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...
Children learn by observing and imitating. Parents may be surprised — and displeased — by what their kids pick up. Everyone around them become role models, for better and worse, and none are more influential than their primary caregivers. But many parents may be aggrieved to find that “do as I say, not as I...
Geraldine Joaquim is a world traveler who has visited 67 countries and counting. The 54-year-old grew up in two homes, one in Malaysia and the other in the UK. So from an early age, she was packing and sitting through long flights. Eventually, her family moved to England permanently, but her wanderlust had just begun....
“Drink responsibly” may not be the best approach to teenage alcohol consumption. Underage drinking is a serious health issue in the United States and all over the world. Its consequences can go beyond the individuals. People around them can directly or indirectly be affected by the result, whether it’s property damage, injuries, aggression, violence, and...
