Children have some of the most interesting experiences at very young ages. When you’re a parent and your kid has an imaginary friend, you don’t think too much of it. A lot of kids have make-believe pals that they talk to every now and then. It’s just their creative little minds finding ways to entertain...
There is a lot of bad news in the world today. Every day is something else and it always seems to be negative. One of our readers submitted this incredible story about a remarkable young boy and the power of kindness. Woman Follows Little Boy Who Takes Leftovers From Her Restaurant And Is Shocked At...
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be fatal. This is why having carbon monoxide detectors in your home is so important. Whenever fuel is combusted in cars, small engines, stoves, grills, or fireplaces, CO is created. When this gas accumulates to it becomes poisonous to whoever breathes it. Every year, more than...
It’s not easy to be a kindergarten teacher. You don’t even need to ask one to know why. Just ask any parent juggling one or several young children. Just imagine handling a whole class of little kids! And you can’t just handle them, you have to educate them. However, it’s almost impossible to teach a...
Being in high school is tough enough with having to meet extraordinary expectations. From the demands of their teachers to the instructions of their sporting coaches, many students feel pretty burned out by the time they graduate. Then, there is also the risk of seeming uncool or lame. Because this is the end of the...
Vienna Rose Brookshaw was born with a birthmark. It wasn’t just any birthmark, but a specific type of skin condition known as congenital melanocytic nevi. Although her parents loved every bit of their daughter, they worried about whether or not she would be bullied in life. As a result, they had a difficult decision to...
The modern world is not the easiest place to be living in. There are so many things to keep in consideration, like housing and rental prices, cost of fuel, and just general cost of living. Life is expensive and seems to be getting worse. Parents are having to come up with creative ideas where they...
This little quote aptly captures what it means to have a nieces and nephews. Once you become an aunt or an uncle, your priorities change instantly. It’s like you’re a whole new person. You might wonder why you feel this way when they are not even your kids but the truth is that they essentially...
A hospital sign shaming new parents about phone use in the special care baby unit (SCBU) of Yeovil District Hospital sparked great debate on Twitter over modern parenting’s greatest question mark: Parental phone use. (1) Hospital Sign Shaming New Parents Sparks Debate on Twitter Dr. Ash Cottrella was in the SCBU with his five-day-old baby....
Society makes parents feel like they always have to be perfect. But in reality, there is no right or wrong way to raise your child, and accidents are bound to happen. We are all human, after all. Most of the time, these little “whoopsie” moments are hilarious. Thanks to some brave souls, we have a...
Sometimes children’s picky eating is a sign of something much more serious. It could be a sign of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), where people restrict the types and amounts of food they eat. But unlike other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, ARFID has nothing to do with body image or the desire...
Life is a learning experience for everyone. Additionally, no one knows better until they’ve tried and failed or watched someone they know try, and fail. As a result, children and teens make questionable choices, such as partaking in trending challenges. First were the ice bucket, tide pods, and cinnamon challenges. Tragically, a continuing trend called...