Near Ronald Reagan National Airport, an incident where American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter had a mid-air collision on the 29th of January 2025. All 67 passengers on board the Washington plane crash perished in the tragic event. On board, several members of the U.S. figure skating community. The Livingston...
A proud father, Andy Beyer celebrated his daughter Brielle’s victory over cancer as an infant. He now faces unfathomable tragedy. On a fateful Wednesday evening, Andy and his son waited in a parking lot near Reagan National Airport. They were expecting to welcome home 12-year-old Brielle and her mother Justyna, 42, on an American Airlines...
If you grew up as an only child, you’ve probably heard every stereotype in the book. Some people assume you’re spoiled, overly independent, or even socially awkward. But the truth is, being an only child comes with both positive and negative traits, just like growing up with siblings. Whether you relate to all of them...
In the Netherlands, some schools offer gardening in their curriculum. In between math and literature classes, the children go outside to grow their own food and learn about plants while collaborating and communicating with their peers. They learn with all of their senses, and they are more likely to try the fruits and vegetables they...
Based on studies performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a shocking 1 in 36 children based in the US alone have autism. As awareness around autism has grown, the number of opportunities in employment hasn’t met the standard. Most autistic children find this issue leaving school. A father who goes by...
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is a sacred and special bond. However, an overbearing mother-in-law can cause disruption within a household and setting boundaries may be necessary to keep things running smoothly. An overbearing mother-in-law is facing some heat online after sharing her decision to buy her 6-year-old granddaughter contact lenses. Purportedly, she...
Sammy Teusch was a bright and loving 10-year-old boy who loved soccer, fishing, and robots. Sadly, he is now also the young boy who tragically took his own life after suffering years of relentless bullying. His heart-wrenching story sheds light on the devastating impact of bullying on children and emphasizes the urgent need for change...
Children are uniquely affected when they are brought up by narcissists. Now, narcissism exists on a spectrum from minor tendencies to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It’s typically categorised by a sense of superiority and prioritization of your own desires over others. This can be followed by grandiosity, a lack of empathy, entitlement, intolerance to criticisms,...
The usual rhythms of a school day at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School were shattered on December 16, 2024, when a 15-year-old student opened fire, killing a teacher and a teenage student, and injuring six others. Among the survivors was a second grader who vividly recalled the chaos of the morning. “I was in the...
Nothing can compare to the pain of losing a loved one. For Mary-Anne, a mother of two, the loss of her husband Anthony, with whom she had shared 25 cherished years, was a devastating blow. It had been two months since Anthony was laid to rest, yet the grief felt fresh, and Mary-Anne’s days were...
Among all the millions of depictions of Jesus Christ, not one can attest to being the true likeness of the Christian Messiah. All of them have been portrayals of what they believe he looks like. Seeing as all we have are descriptions in the bible, it is up to the artist’s imagination to think up...
Marshall’s peaceful life was interrupted one fateful day when his phone rang with a call from his ex-mother-in-law, Mrs. Perkins. Her voice trembled with desperation as she revealed heartbreaking news. Kimberley, Marshall’s ex-wife, had abandoned her baby daughter, Jessica, who was born with Down Syndrome. The baby had been placed in foster care. “Kimberley did...