As if adulting weren’t hard enough, parenting takes the challenge to a whole new level. You’re responsible for the life and development of a tiny person, that you created. Your task is to feed, clothe, and support them. Guiding them through life. Teaching them to treat others with respect and manage their own emotions. Although...

Your children will always be your babies, whatever their age. When a child is small the worry may be that they’re not getting enough protein, or that they’ll trip and hurt themselves at the playground. As a child grows up the worry switches to good grades and college applications. You will always worry about their...

We’re all familiar with the fictional stories of children found in the wilderness, raised by wolves, and so on, whose family history is unknown (Jungle Book anyone?). They live wild and free with little to no rules. However, in a growing (non-fictional) trend feral families are those who willingly allow their children to live without...

Numerous trends and challenges pop up, some are funny and inspiring, while others are downright dangerous and damaging. For instance, the “leggings legs” trend gained momentum toward the end of last year and has now been deemed “toxic”. Enough so, that TikTok has banned videos with related content. The “leggings legs” trend has caused controversy...

For centuries, maintaining physical health was one of the most highly prioritized treatments for our bodies. Alternatively, there’s been a lot of research that shows being mentally strong is just as important. However, most people have very little understanding of the tools and mechanisms to help ensure mental fortitude. A Pyramid for the Mentally Strong...

Times have changed. Gone are the days when one parent or grandparents would be with their child all day. Of course, this still happens. But, more often than not, both parents work full-time jobs, and grandma or grandpa aren’t in the picture. You know what that means… paying for expensive daycare programs. When it comes...

The teenage years are tough for everyone, including the parents. As your children begin to grow into young adults before your eyes, they often go through some growing pains in the process. Often this includes attempting to assert their own independence, but it doesn’t always come out in the best way. After experiencing this with...

The summer is ending, and school is coming a lot faster than your kids anticipate. Adventurous days and lax sleeping schedules are cutting back to create a routine fitting for the season. There’s no sleeping in with school around the corner, and no kid wants to feel tired and moody on their first day. “Sweetie,...

Although it was once revolutionary, fast food has become controversial in the last several years. What used to be a cheap and quick alternative to mealtime has become something most people prefer to avoid. As such, many restaurants like Wendy’s have advertised they use fresh and high-quality ingredients. Regardless, foodborne illnesses can still be prominent,...

A mother’s worst nightmare – their child being accidentally locked inside of a car, unable to get out. But not for this little guy, he thought being stuck inside his mom’s vehicle was hilarious, keeping the firefighters very entertained when they rescued him! Shopping trip gone wrong After a grocery shopping trip in Bude, England,...

Having a washer and dryer can be a lifesaver for some families. Although, if they have a toddler, it can be something else entirely. One mother made a brave post about her toddler who managed to get herself stuck in their front-load washing machine. She was scared of being “mom-shamed” online, but the need to...

Household chores can seem never-ending, but when you get the whole family involved it can lighten the load for everyone. As most parents know, however, getting your kids to do chores can often be a challenge, and can sometimes take some creativity. Choosing age appropriate chores can help get them into helping around the house. While...