Grandparents are irreplaceable in the lives of their grandchildren. They hold a deep and unique bond that nothing, not even the test of time, can stand in the way. However, there never seems to be enough time. Enough time for any of us to really enjoy our lives, or the people in them. Incredibly, one...
The term, “all shapes and sizes” has been given a new understanding in the modern world. These days, people are so much more confident to express themselves the way they see fit. And, with the help of modern technology, people are able to achieve great things in terms of body modifications. The result is an...
Laura Didier found her 17-year-old son Zachary dead at his desk. He died of fentanyl poisoning, and the mother warned other parents that their children might be at risk. “Our message is just to really be aware of the dangers out there,” she said to Fox News. “…It’s just important that parents understand this [fentanyl]...
There is a gene that is so incredibly rare, it affects just 36 people around the world. This gene, known as the Sonic Hedgehog gene, causes the skull to form in a way that makes people look almost like they have two faces. A little boy in Missouri was born with this gene, which has...
Can you focus when you’re hungry? Imagine you’re at work trying to concentrate on a difficult report or in an important meeting, but you haven’t eaten much all day and are quite hungry. How well do you think you will be able to process and retain information? My guess is not very good at all....
Every parent hopes that their children will have a normal life filled with friends, successes, and love. That hope can often seem harder to achieve if their child is born with a disability or another type of problem. This mom has opened up about what it is like having a daughter born with a rare...
One mom breastfeeds her two boys and plans to continue until they want to stop. Sheryl Wynne’s sons, Riley and Mylo, are five and six years old. Although her family questions this uncommon practice, Wynne, 39, insists that it’s completely normal and has created a lifelong bond between her and her sons. She calls “mummy...
Motherhood is a dream that many women wish for themselves. Raising children and devoting time to changing diapers does not seem daunting for them, but rather exciting. Many women do not fall pregnant as easily as other women, and they end up trying for many years to conceive. But what if your chance of becoming...
Imagine being in critical condition and at the mercy of parents who won’t help you because of your sex. This was the fate of a 16-year-old girl after an incredibly sad but true series of circumstances. A 16-year-old girl in Bihar, India is haplessly awaiting her death after suffering acute kidney failure earlier this year....
As mothers, knowing when to step back and let our child face the world can be, even if it’s only for a moment. A few years ago, Candice Curry, author and mother of 6 wrote a short piece called ‘I put my daughter down and never picked her back up’ that perfectly encapsulates the moments...
Having a family member with cancer is always difficult. Watching them struggle and become just a fraction of their former selves is one of the most difficult things to go through. Of course, having Cancer is a horrific experience. And, so many people can not beat the disease, making it even more heartbreaking. This story...
Just a few months ago, Lauren Sice was planning summer adventures with her 13-year-old son George. Now, she is planning his funeral. Devastated, she explained how he came to be diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma. She wants to share her son’s story so people are aware that these things can happen and to remain vigilant. The...