Marriage is typically something that happens in adulthood when two people are old enough and presumably mature enough to make such a big commitment. Should kids get married if they have the financial means and career success to back it up? Most of you will likely say no. The parents of these two Ukrainian social...
We have entered an age of minimalism, something that everyone seems to be after these days. It’s a time where less is more and where we just don’t want our parents’ stuff. Minimalism is this catchall term that offers a way to achieve simplicity through decluttering. You can practice this for your home, wardrobe, lifestyle,...
Would you strip down in front of a bunch of kids on national television while they ask you questions about your body? In the new Dutch TV show Simply Naked, that’s exactly what adults are doing. Meant to promote body positivity, it is receiving quite a lot of backlash. (1) New Dutch TV Show Simply...
One of the hardest concepts for adoptive children to grasp is not having any connection to or knowledge of their biological family. This is why when this Colorado single mom found out that her two adoptive children had another brother in need of adopting, she knew there was only one thing to do: adopt this...
If you’ve ever given birth to a baby or been close to someone who has, then you will know that the recovery process is not easy. A woman posted a photo depicting the placenta’s size on the Labor of Love Facebook page to explain how long it takes to recover after childbirth. The photo has...
Isolation and marginalization are some of the worst social situations a person could go through. The feeling that you are alone and rejected, coupled with outright avoidance from the people you try to cut in with, can make a person spiral into deep anxiety and depression [1]. The need importance of acceptance is so powerful...
Every parent wants their children to have the best possible start in life. This begins with giving them food that will help the developing brains and bodies grow well. We trust baby food companies that they are selling us products with our children’s best interest in mind. Shocking research exposes several popular brands for having...
Miscarriage is a devastating experience to go through as an expecting parent, especially for women. One unfortunate solace in all this is: couples who experience it are not alone. This woman wrote about her experience with miscarriage, reminding others that it is normal and okay to grieve the loss of a child that you never...
Your children will always be your babies, whatever their age. When a child is small the worry may be that they’re not getting enough protein, or that they’ll trip and hurt themselves at the playground. As a child grows up the worry switches to good grades and college applications. You will always worry about their...
Have you ever gone to get something out of your pantry, only to find it has been ruined by some sneaky, invasive pest? You are not alone. A woman in the United States continued to face the same assault against her dried food products, so she took to Reddit asking for help. Who was she...
All couples have arguments, but it’s the way they have these arguments that can make or break their relationship. Marriage and love experts agree that arguments are okay and totally normal in a relationship (they can actually enrich two people’s understanding and respect for one another) —just as long as they do it right. But...
The teenage years are tough for everyone, including the parents. As your children begin to grow into young adults before your eyes, they often go through some growing pains in the process. Often this includes attempting to assert their own independence, but it doesn’t always come out in the best way. After experiencing this with...
