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...

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...

If you sometimes feel you are nowhere and other times you feel you are everywhere, you might just be on the cusp of two great generations. Cuspers are people born around the end of one generation and the beginning of another and thus possess a mix of characteristics. Xennials are an example of this. What exactly...

Would you ever put your child on a leash? For parents with relatively obedient children who prefer to stick by their parents’ side, likely not. For parents of a strong-willed “wild” child, however, it may be something you want to consider. This dad spoke out on Facebook about why he uses a leash for his...

Everywhere we look, there seems to be a new issue. Last year, 2023, was relentless with turmoil after turmoil. And for many people, 2024 continues that pattern. We need activists and leaders now more than ever. In a rapidly changing environment, not always for the better, we need to teach our children how to change...

In today’s digital age, the younger generation is often perceived as being disconnected from reality. While this view may be exaggerated, certain behaviors and trends highlight a growing gap between the virtual and real worlds. Here are 19 ways this disconnection manifests, exploring the intricate relationship between youth and reality. 1. Instant Gratification Culture The...

Parents, educators, and psychologists have long debated whether or not spanking is an effective punishment for children. In April of this year, Harvard published research that demonstrates the damaging effects spanking can have on a developing child’s brain. This further supports the argument that this, along with other forms of corporal punishment, should not be...