Summer is the perfect time to peel kids away from screens and encourage them to embrace the great outdoors. With a little creativity and a willingness to get a bit messy, you can create a summer filled with fun, adventure, and lasting memories. Here are ten science-backed ways to kids play outside: Picnic in the...
Words matter, especially the ones told to children. Words can leave a lasting impact on them, and how they see the world and themselves for better or worse. While most parents avoid threatening and derogatory language, they may use common phrases that seem helpful but could have the opposite effect. 5 Phrases You Should Never...
The thought of dying in your sleep is so frightening because you never know when it will happen. In Utah, a 9-year-old died this way, and no one knows why. The family has now asked their community to join them in grieving for their child. On Friday, March 11, Logan Gagnier had gone to sleep...
In the Wisconsin Rapids school district, parents could receive fines for their children’s bullying behavior. This ordinance makes bullying and harassment a legal prohibition. It also protects people who report these actions from those who want payback. But most interestingly, it holds parents or legal guardians accountable for bullying behavior of children under 18 years...
Have you grown up with cheap parents? When it comes to finances, individuals harbor varying perspectives. Some embrace a lifestyle of indulgence, spending freely on luxuries and enjoying life as if each day were their last. Conversely, others adopt a frugal mindset, prioritizing savings for unforeseen circumstances. While cautious spending is commendable, an excessive inclination...
When you go to the doctor, you expect that they are someone you can trust to always act with your best interests in mind. This is especially the case with your obstetrician who you’ve been going to for the last nine months. You’ve discussed your birth plan with them, your pregnancy and labor-related fears, and...
Women know when out that we need to take more precautions than men. That being said, we usually let our guard down a bit around people that we know. That’s what this girl did on her first night out as an 18-year-old in England. Unfortunately, someone took advantage of her trust and spiked her drink....
Betty is a 72-year-old widow, mother, and grandmother who’s recently, reached out to the internet for advice. She explains that she’s been saving to take a cruise with her sister but her grandson has gotten ill and will need hospital treatments. As a result, her son asked for her savings, and when she refused things...
Parenting is hard. Trying to meet the expectations of your career while at the same time raising your children is incredibly demanding and hard to balance. This becomes exponentially more difficult if you are a single parent. This single Georgia mom of five left her 14-year-old daughter to babysit near the beginning of the pandemic...
As much as we might need it, and regardless of our preparation, it’s not easy to sleep during a flight. So, when we have family members or friends traveling with us, who make it more comfortable, we have to be grateful. After all, it’s one of the nicest things another person can do for us....
As a mother, I’ve always strived to keep a predictable and hassle-free night routine. With so much to consider; meal choices, tooth-paste, pajamas, pillows, fluffy toys, and storybooks, this often proves easier said than done. We all know how crucial sleep is. Not only in the journey of a child’s development but for your own...
The stories of firefighters, who are probably one of the closest things to a superhero in real life, are often miraculous. They save lives, sometimes at the cost of their own. And, sometimes, they are even gifted a life, which is just as inspiring as their other heroic tales. Here is one story that came...
