No responsible parent would leave a child in a hot car, yet many of them are committing another potentially fatal mistake. Picture the scene: A parent straps a baby into a stroller for a walk on a hot, summer day. The sun is bright, and the infant’s skin is sensitive, so the parent covers the...

I don’t know about you, but if somebody called me miss piggy the only thing I’d be motivated to do is murder them! Postpartum Depression, also called PDD, for short, is a mental condition many mothers suffer from after giving birth to a child. According to the CDC, one in every ten moms is affected...

Many people are divided regarding their favorite condiments. For example, some can’t eat a sandwich without Mayo, and some swear it helps create a perfect grilled cheese. Yet, others can’t stand the condiment. Regardless, top chefs know many secrets to making for better and these 5 are in agreement when it comes to their favorite...

A new dating trend has taken over the U.S., with 40% of Americans partaking or agreeing that there is some appeal. Hypergamy is a trend similar to that of being a gold digger. However, one crucial difference is that the former dating trend relates to status and power rather than financial gain. Hypergamy Dating Trend...

Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience and nothing could make it easier. Pets are familial companions with unconditional love. They leave a hole when they pass on. However, putting down pets brings its own brutal emotions. Knowing when the animal will pass on doesn’t make the grief easier. In fact, for veterinarians, who often...

One couple is at their breaking point due to housing inadequacies. Catherine Celiesius and Shane Turner are the parents of a baby and a toddler, with who they share a couch at night. The one-bedroom flat has a kitchen, a bathroom, and a lounge, where the family sleeps. Freddie, Catherine’s 7-year-old from a previous relationship,...

What is home economics? Chances are you’ve heard of it – it’s that old-school class they used to have all the girls in school take that taught them about taking care of a home and family, right? During the 19th and 20th centuries, that assessment would pretty much check out. Home economics, or simply homemaking,...

Imagine one day feeling perfectly fine, you go about your daily routine and nothing’s out of the norm. Then suddenly you feel like you’re getting the flu, only the symptoms are getting much worse by the hour. Eventually, you realize that you don’t have the flu at all, you have something much more severe –...

It’s a no-brainer that sleep is vital for one’s health. That is why so many researchers study the best way to get good quality shut-eye. However, forget chamomile tea and meditate before bed. According to new research, women sleep better next to dogs. That’s right; Canisius College in New York State conducted a study that...

If you’re seated reading this, I’m sure many of you are sitting cross-legged. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cross-legged chair? Cross-legged is the default posture of millions of people. It just feels so relaxed and much better to sit and tuck your legs under each other, only that you are likely to experience...

There are some words you don’t expect to hear together. For example, “well-behaved toddler,” “comfortable bra,” or “funny obituary.” However, there is a recent obituary that has gone viral, and yes, it’s pretty darn funny. In fact, everyone who reads it ends up wishing they knew the woman who passed. In truth, she does sound...

A vacationer received warnings from fellow travelers after noticing “cute little pineapples” affixed to cruise ship doors. While they’re often seen as aesthetic tributes to tropical fruits, their meaning can change dramatically in certain contexts – bring on the upside-down pineapple. Pineapple Symbolism in Pop Culture and Beyond Typically, pineapple emblems and ornaments are appreciated...