When Cherie and Darren Forrest moved into a council house, it suited them and their three children. However, a decade later, the family has expanded and the ten members are now “living on top of each other”. As a result, they have taken drastic measures to fit. For example, they have taken the hinges off...

Sarah Biren
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.
Sibling rivalry is very common but it’s never pleasant for the parents. It’s even worse for the children. There are often hurt feelings, jealousy, and competition involved in sibling conflicts, and these could last a lifetime. However, there are ways for parents to encourage love and support among their children, even if a rivalry already...
A mom turned to Reddit after a carpool arrangement took a sour turn. She had maintained a very important carpool rule: everyone must wear seat belts at all times. But when the other children refused to cooperate, she refused to drive. This conflict intensified until the carpool disbanded. As a result, the other children’s mother...
A romance was cut tragically short when the groom died four months before the wedding day. However, during a creative and heart-wrenching photoshoot, their photographer captured the spirit of love. Grab a few tissues before you see the results of this emotional shoot. A Sweet Love Story Evan Winner and Olivia Kunkler went on their...
Parental Burnout: Moms Need Equality In Raising Children, Self-Care, and Most Importantly, Massages.
Mommy burnout is real and, over the years, has finally received the attention it deserves from the scientific community. Burnout occurs when a person is in an extended state of emotional imbalance, and the stress overwhelms the person’s abilities to cope. Could massages be the answer? No, but they certainly don’t hurt. Life has its way...
Everyone has that favorite aunt – maybe you are that favorite aunt! Well, today we want to give some praise to all the amazing aunts that have impacted our lives. We’ll even go so far as to say that behind every incredible human being, there’s an incredible aunt. Aunts are the best. It’s true. Of course,...
Parents in this day and age have to figure out what their parents never had to do. So much has changed from previous generations. Parents are now raising children in a world entirely different than the one they grew up in. Once upon a time, it was expected for women to be stay-at-home mothers. Nowadays, many...
Pets are more than just pets. They are part of the family. And losing a pet leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of their owners. Animals create intense bonds with their owners and offer them, unconditional love. They are there to see their owners off in the morning and the first to greet them when...
The golden rule states that you should “treat others the way you want to be treated.” It’s such a simple philosophy yet people sometimes find it very hard to keep it. But here’s a twist. Dads, it’s time for you all to treat your wives the way you want your daughters to be treated: like the...
Moms are arguably the most overworked people on earth, and if anyone is deserving of a vacation or ‘mom-cation,’ it’s them. Working moms struggle. They have to keep their home in one piece, care for their children, be a partner to their spouse, and excel at their career. With superhuman ability, they’re able to keep...
Learning about safety is vital for every child. Don’t go into strangers’ cars. Don’t give out personal information online. This is the difference between good touch and bad touch. However, girls also receive the expanded version. Walk with keys between your fingers in case you need a weapon. Make sure you tell a friend when...
A single mom is no stranger to challenges. In fact, every day seems to bring a new difficulty. There’s balancing work, childcare, housework, and everything in between with no support from a partner. Not only that, single mothers face judgment, from family members to complete strangers. Despite working to exhaustion every day, nights are plagued...