Parenting is one of life’s most challenging and rewarding tasks. In the last few years, it’s become apparent that fathers are just as important as mothers. Although they often get far less credit. In contrast, for at least one father, this clearly isn’t the case. Ella Bleu Travolta posted a heartwarming tribute for her father...
Grandparents are the most beautiful and loving people in the world. They make amazing mentors and companions for their grandchildren. They love without pressure and their bosoms are among the safest places for a child. Memories flood my heart whenever I think about my grandmother (which is just about every day). She’s millions of miles away,...
My dad was the best ever and will always be to me, despite his habit of chasing away our “gentlemen callers” by screaming at them from the living room window. Who could blame him? He had three daughters and was always worried about ill-intentioned boys hurting his perpetually little girls. He had to protect us...
Gender roles have become a widely discussed topic. More and more people have come around to the idea of breaking certain stereotypes. However, others have found themselves perfectly content with a more traditional way of life. Such is the case for 25-year-old Estee Williams. Estee, and her husband 23-year-old Connor, have faced so much backlash...
Would you want to have the world’s largest family? I grew up with three siblings. To some people, this may seem huge, while to others, this is a pretty average-sized family. To this Russian woman who has 22 babies and wants to have up to 105 children, this is minuscule. Meet Kristina Ozturk: The Woman...
Sleepovers are some of the most nostalgic and memorable experiences from childhood. However, last year, influencer and mother, Tara Huck, shared some controversial thoughts on child sleepovers. In a video she posted on both Instagram and Tik Tok, she said that she doesn’t allow her children to have sleepovers. The posts were viewed millions of...
Portugal has much to offer to those looking for respite, from its hospitality to its breathtaking beaches and mountains there’s a calming environment and something for everyone to enjoy. One family looking for a relaxing getaway found so much more. They fell in love with a new way of life and with that, found a...
When we grow up and move into our own homes, that is when one truly works out how to adult. Many of us carry through the norms of our upbringing into our adult life, but others find different routines work better for them. This is especially the case for laundry as we all have our...
No one associates Philly cheesesteak with a low-carb diet, but why not start? In this recipe, we use cabbage leaves instead of bread to create Philly cheesesteak wraps with all of the delicious, savory flavors of the original. We’ve also included a vegan and dairy-free version, for those who want the taste of the cheesesteak...
Laney Morrison expected to be overwhelmed after her divorce. She was now a single parent in a little house with two children. Taking care of the household all on her own stressed her out immensely, and she wondered if she could handle it. After the dust settled, she realized, to her shock, that running her...
Pregnancy is a huge deal for any expectant mother, especially if it is her first child. She may have read all the books about what to expect when you’re expecting and even taken part in classes about labor, breathing, and breastfeeding. However, nothing will stop the irrational fear that somehow you’ll do something wrong and...
When you were younger, did your parents charge you rent as long as you were working? How about when you were in school? This mom posted on the popular parenting forum Mumsnet asking if it was fair that she was charging her daughter rent and not her son. One was in a paid apprenticeship, the...
