We, as a society, are no strangers to controversy. Methods that work for a few may not work for others. However, almost everyone has an opinion on the “correct way” to do things. One such topic that has sparked a range of opinions is breastfeeding, specifically in public, and one woman shared a photo that...

Grandmothers can be a vital source of support for new moms. They can impart their wisdom and experience on child-rearing, and help out with the new baby. One mother thought she had a perfect arrangement with her mother-in-law, who watched her two-month-old son while the parents worked full-time. But during the third week of this,...

What are two things we see on social media on the regular? Do shots of yoga poses and firstborns come to mind? If they do, then you’re not alone, we’ve all seen them, and maybe we’ve even posted a few of our own as well. But how about combining these two in one post? Well,...

Just like many places around the world, including parts of the UK and the US, Mexico is one of those places where a public breastfeeding mom is still considered taboo to many. As of 2014, the country had one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in all of Latin America, with only about 14% of mothers...

We have all seen the massive debate online about breastfeeding in public. Like it or not, it’s perfectly legal in all 50 states and, not to mention, a human right. Why should you not be able to feed your infant baby wherever you want? Why should any mother be worried about what people think? That’s...

The female body is full of surprises that most people don’t learn about in school. It’s an incredible system that can do some pretty amazing things. From creating life to healing itself, there’s a lot to admire. Some of the facts might sound unbelievable at first, but they’re all real and backed by science. Many...

Malnutrition is dangerous for anyone, but especially for children. Malnutrition also doesn’t happen only to people who have very little to eat – it can also happen to those who have enough calories but not enough nutrition. This is what happened to an eight-year-old boy in Malaysia, who has permanently lost his eyesight due to...

From the moment we brought our son home, my mother-in-law stationed herself in our living room, transforming it into her base camp. Her intentions might have been good—at least that’s what my husband believed—asserting she was here to help us navigate the early days of parenthood. However, her presence quickly became another source of stress....

There’s no denying that being a parent is hard, and most people can sympathize with the struggles. However, one mom seemingly ignored some of her responsibilities and her infant lost his life.  As a result, she’s facing significant charges on the grounds of child neglect. A Tragic Tale of Child Neglect Caylin Monroe from Boonville,...

Just like flowers, not all children respond to their environments in exactly the same manner. In 2005, researchers from the University of Arizona and the University of California released a study in the Development and Psychopathology journal that expanded this analogy into a theory. It demonstrated how various factors play a role in how a...

Many people feel overwhelmed as they walk through the grocery store aisles and find several brands selling the same products. As such, knowing which is best can be difficult. For example, canned tuna is packaged by several manufacturers including Bumble Bee, Kirkland’s Best, and Starkist, to name a few of the most well-known brands. However, food...

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...