Food Journalist
Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
Healthy childhood development involves learning responsibility. Kids slowly learn how to take care of themselves and others on their way to becoming independent adults. A common way parents teach responsibility is through chores. As they grow, kids are expected to clean up after themselves and help around the house. The tasks become more difficult as...
The U.S. passport was once a skeleton key to most places in the world. Americans could travel and live abroad and expect smooth sailing. However, that has changed in 2025. Although countries aren’t outright forbidding American entries, they are tightening up restrictions that impede their touring, residency, and businesses. This can come in the form...
A three-year-old in China undergoes a drastic treatment for his rare skin disorder. Qibao was born with large, raised moles across his head. In order for doctors to surgically remove them, they placed two saline expanders in his scalp that enlarged both sides of his head, leading to the cruel nickname of “Mickey Mouse”. But...
On particularly stressful days, many parents might envy their kids relaxing on the couch while they shop and cook dinner. Some parents in China are living this fantasy, as seen through viral social media posts that are rising in popularity on local social media sites like Weibo and Douyin. The trend is called “reverse parenting”...
In 2018, a 22-year-old Texas State student was visiting his hometown in Haiti when he found a baby in a trash bin. The 4-month-old was naked, crying, and covered in ants, and other passersby stood around him, debating what to do. But Jimmy Amisial took action. He picked up the baby and took him home...
Doomscrolling or doomsurfing is the act of continuously consuming negative news online. Say you’re scrolling through social media, and come across an upsetting post or comment. You look for content that validates your reaction to the news, and get caught up in a web of negativity. Or you continue to skim related stories that are...
A mother from Australia warns parents about washing pods after her toddler’s medical nightmare. Her four-year-old daughter, Luca, was hospitalized for 16 days, undergoing three surgeries, after biting a Persil washing pod. The toddler was helping her mother with the laundry when she bit into the pod and accidentally wiped the leaking fluid over her...
Four legally blind toddlers saw for the first time after an experimental gene therapy treatment. They were all born with a rare genetic condition that rapidly deteriorates their vision. Before the innovative treatment, they were only able to differentiate between darkness and light. Afterward, their parents reported great improvements, with some kids even beginning to...
Roblox is an online platform that allows users to create and play each other’s games. The platform is intentionally family-friendly with its bright, blocky graphics, and it’s extremely popular among young gamers. It’s free-to-play but features in-game purchases with its virtual currency Robux. Because users are free to program whatever they want, Roblox offers a...
Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t an inherent ability. It’s a skill that can be developed over time, no matter a person’s natural inclination. Although many parents focus on academic achievement, they shouldn’t neglect EQ. Some studies show that emotionally intelligent children tend to have better relationships, be more engaged in their classes, and get better grades....
“What’s for dinner?” is a common household question, but often not a welcome one. Especially if it’s late and you haven’t had a chance to even think about it. Now everyone is starving and impatient. Fortunately, dinner can come in the form of a can. There are many types of canned foods nowadays, including snacks,...
Egg prices are on the rise, but fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives available. Vegans and people with allergies are no strangers to egg replacements, and there are many to choose from. Eggs serve different functions depending on the recipe. For instance, they bind ingredients, improve texture, create structure, retain moisture, and cause leavening. Therefore, the...
