Grandparents and grandchildren share a special connection. And that connection lasts after the grandchild grows up and the grandparent becomes elderly. Data research finds that more grandkids have become caregivers when their grandparents need help in their old age. [1] After all, some grandchildren are raised by them or have the best relationship with them....
Words matter, especially the ones told to children. Words can leave a lasting impact on them, and how they see the world and themselves for better or worse. While most parents avoid threatening and derogatory language, they may use common phrases that seem helpful but could have the opposite effect. 5 Phrases You Should Never...
In the Wisconsin Rapids school district, parents could receive fines for their children’s bullying behavior. This ordinance makes bullying and harassment a legal prohibition. It also protects people who report these actions from those who want payback. But most interestingly, it holds parents or legal guardians accountable for bullying behavior of children under 18 years...
“I (18M) just graduated and gonna be starting community college in August,” OP begins his post. He had just started working full-time, going back to part-time once school began. However, his parents approached him about a month ago, before his 18th birthday to ask him about rent payment. “My parents started talking about how they...
Madalyn (Maddy) Massabni was 19 when she died of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Her mother, Dawn Massabni, had no reason to believe her daughter was close to death. Madalyn had returned home from college to celebrate her birthday. She quickly exhibited some strange symptoms that seemed like a stomach bug or the flu. She had no...
Many people have friends they’ve known for what feels like forever. Maybe they met in college or at work or in a carpool group, or they go way back from childhood. With these types of friends, the friendship feels secure, as do most relationships that have lasted for years, but people may take these connections...
When Prince George of Wales turns 12 years old, he may no longer be allowed to fly with his father, Prince William. This tradition was put in place to protect the line of succession. As of now, Prince William is first in line for the throne, Prince George is second, and Princess Charlotte is third....
Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death worldwide, causing almost 10 million deaths in 2020 [1]. It’s also the second leading cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease [2]. Because of its commonality, almost everyone has some connection to the disease. Those who never experienced it firsthand most likely know...
The pandemic has created many changes in people’s lives. First, it trapped them at home. Their kitchen table has become their new workspace and their pajamas are their new uniforms. For many women, not going out means a respite from their usual regime. Who cares about hairy legs when you’re not going outside anyway? [1] However, some...
William Kyle Carpenter was fighting in Afghanistan when a grenade was thrown next to him and a fellow Marine. Without hesitation, Carpenter jumped on the grenade to shield his friend and saved his life. However, Carpenter had little chance of his survival. The Marine lance corporal’s body was shattered, one lung collapsed, and the blast...
“Too much love never spoils children. Children become spoiled when we substitute presents for presence.” — Dr. Anthony P. Witham Nobody likes spoiled children and their antics. They scream until they get what they want, they are irritable, and they don’t care about the people around them. However, spoiled children often don’t like themselves either....
IA charity organization shared a picture of a wish list written by a foster child in Oklahoma. Their caption reads, “When we think of how bad we have things, we MUST always remember the children who have nothing. Who NEED us.” Although they share no further information about the child, the list speaks volumes about...
