In today’s technologically driven world, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, offering convenience, connectivity, and endless possibilities. However, the excessive use of cell phones, particularly during interpersonal interactions, has given rise to a phenomenon known as “phubbing.“1 This is when you snub someone in favor of engaging with a mobile device,...
Most of us might consider ourselves to be smarter than a ten-year-old kid. But if you are faced with the question you will be facing now- you might get stumped. So, does that make you smarter than them? There has been much discussion and debate regarding the ease of exams or if the education system...
After posting about her newborn on TikTok, a new mom receives backlash for piercing her daughter’s ears right after her birth. The “incriminating” video includes clips of the adorable little girl, Lara, one day after birth and clips of her as a three-month-old. In the first clip in the hospital, the adorable baby wears a...
As a parent, your child’s psychological and emotional developments are part of your foremost responsibilities. Children are emotionally shaped by the words they hear and the tone in which these words are spoken to them. A lot of parents spend so much time during expectancy worrying about how they’d communicate effectively with their children. When...
Parents don’t generally appreciate unsolicited advice or criticism regarding their methods of parenting. Moreover, parents have a right to establish boundaries for those who come into contact with their kids, especially when it comes to visiting a new baby. However, one mom had a list of expectations, that some have deemed a little unreasonable. Upon...
Dementia is a disease that we typically only associate with older adults. Sadly, in very rare cases, it can also affect children. This three-year-old little girl in the UK is suffering from childhood dementia. Her parents are now trying to raise awareness and funds for this extremely rare disease. Little Girl Suffering From Childhood Dementia...
Children are the most entertaining creatures on our planet. As they learn and grow, their concepts of the world expand, but along the way they meet some confusion. As they try to decipher the meaning behind certain things, they can’t help but say the most darnedest things. Which is, most times, absolutely hilarious for adults....
Krystina Pacheco, 29, gave birth to her daughter, Amelia, in a routine Cesarean section. Nothing of note happened during the birth; the nightmare began when the Pachecos brought Amelia home two days later. Krystina came down with a fever and began vomiting and experiencing shortness of breath. She ended up back in the hospital where...
Often without thought, parents can cause their children to feel flawed or broken. This is a common occurrence among highly sensitive kids, according to parenting researchers. Many parents see sensitivity as a negative quality, believing that it makes their children appear helpless, subdued, or lacking in strength, and therefore discourage it by using phrases such...
Unsurprisingly, children need love, guidance, and presence from their parents to be happy and functional adults. Infants and toddlers benefit from having loving and involved parents, so much so that it actually impacts proper brain development. When it comes to parental importance, it’s no secret that having great mothers is key to raising successful children,...
In an act of celebration, we often pat our kids on the backs, give them hugs, or high-five them. We’ve always thought this was a way to enforce good behavior or give them a sense of pride for their accomplishments. However, it turns out that, according to John Rosemond, giving kids a high-five can have...
I was recently reading a post on Facebook that got me wondering how wrongly this generation has twisted several beautiful values. A lady was arguing that adult children do not owe their parents love and care in their old age. In her opinion, no child chose to be born, so they do not have to...
