Grandparents can be a huge asset to the lives of their grandkids. However, some issues may arise when some grandparents rely on outdated parenting beliefs to raise these children. While some of these practices are harmless, some of them could be potentially very dangerous to the health and well-being of the youngsters. Grandparent’s Outdated Parenting...
They’ll sulk and drag their feet now, but in the future when they become levelheaded goal-getters who believe in rolling up one’s sleeves and getting things done, they’ll have you to thank for it. And honestly, they were probably kids who do chores when they were younger. Most millennials grew up having responsibilities at home,...
Jessica and Adam Davis from Ohio set out on a mission to help a child in need, adding a 5th kiddo to their bunch. They did some research and found that Uganda has one of the highest rates of orphaned children in the world. Therefore, they got in touch with Ohio-based adoption agency EAConsultants, and...
According to Patricia Williams’ mother-in-law, she and her husband have, “a special little fairy,” in their family. Redd, was born with white hair. Interestingly, it took a few months to realize, he’d actually been born with an appearance altering condition. Not Alarmed by White Hair “At the time, we should’ve realized there was something extra...
Andrea West met her potential spouse during their final year of college. They were swept away by a passionate romance and subsequently relocated to Andreas’ hometown shortly after completing their studies. Within a brief span of time, they became engaged and soon shared the delightful news with their loved ones that Andrea was expecting their...
This world is full of sadness and cruelty. It is a wonder that we still find people that offer gestures of kindness without expecting anything in return. Everywhere you look, on the news or on our social media newsfeeds, people are criticized for their differences. Today we have a story about a father and son....
Turns out when your older sibling jokes around that they are the older and therefore wiser sibling, they might actually be right. A study found that older siblings are, in fact, more academically inclined than their younger counterparts. Science Says Your Older Sibling Is Smarter The study, which was published in the Journal of Human Resources found that...
Women across the globe have taken to the internet in solidarity. Using social accounts and various other platforms to celebrate their bodies’ natural curves or what they call mom bods. What may have started as a direct response to the current ‘dad bod’ trend has now become something far more meaningful, promoting self-confidence by using...
As an adult woman at the age where many other women are getting married and having children, I often get asked why I’m single, when I will settle down, and why I haven’t started thinking about having kids yet. My response to these (very annoying) questions varies; however, maybe I should start citing this research:...
Most people agree that self-care is imperative for moms. Articles and memes declaring this are all over the internet, and for a good reason. ‘Mom guilt’ often prevents mothers from taking care of themselves as they should. They are too busy providing for their kids, to the point that they neglect themselves entirely, missing sleep,...
Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. With so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be, she can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious. For this reason, there are some truths we should tell our daughters to help them grow into strong, confident...
A terrifying incident on Interstate 10 East near Houston has left two young children in serious but stable condition after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash. The accident, which occurred on Sunday, has sparked widespread concern and is expected to lead to criminal charges against the children’s father. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez...
