In a world where societal expectations and gender norms often dictate how women should behave, it’s crucial to assert that women have the right to live unapologetically. Despite progress in gender equality, women are still frequently conditioned to apologize for aspects of their lives that should be celebrated rather than scrutinized. It’s time to challenge...
Corporal punishment in schools is something that most parents would probably gawk at. The reality is, it is actually still legal in several states. Recently, a Missouri school district decided to reinstate corporal punishment, including spanking, as a punishment option, naturally with strict regulations around it. This is why they did and how it will...
Suicide is one of those tragic things that few people will truly understand. One teenager who took her life earlier this year left her father feeling devastated. He has made a tribute to his beloved daughter, commemorating her death, as well as her life. He wishes for social media platforms to have stronger protection for...
For generations, we’ve heard the statement “Kids can be cruel”. The reason for this is that they are still learning as they grow, and as a result, they lack the empathy to treat others with kindness and the understanding that bullying causes severe damage. One father and Reddit user is so distraught over the way...
Mastectomies are breast-removal surgeries used to treat breast cancer. For many patients, it’s followed by breast reconstruction surgery. [1] However, some skip the second procedure and “go flat”. That’s what Shay Sharpe decided at age 36 during her second round of breast cancer. During her first bout at age 26, she underwent a double mastectomy...
When a snake bites an average human, the first instinct is to run or scream. But one might say this toddler believes in revenge. This little girl from a village in Bingol, Turkey decided that the snake had messed with the wrong person. So after the snake bit her, she bit the snake back. When...
Oh to spend a summer in Europe. The long walks down narrow streets adorned with fairy lights. The late night shopping, daytime views, not to mention the food. One family was heading home from a two-week holiday in Europe. Their hearts brimming with happiness from making beautiful memories with their 13-month-old baby. Upon checking in,...
It was a normal family day out on the beach for a teenager in Florida when things took a sudden turn for the worse as a shark attack ensued. A shark measuring 9 ft. in length bit into Addison Bethea’s right leg. Later on while recovering at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, in an interview with CNN,...
Fifteen years ago, six-year-old Zachary drowned in his family’s backyard pool. His mother, Karen Cohn, still grieves the horrific death, as she writes on HuffPost, “Each traumatic detail is etched into my memory ― the chlorine scent, the reflection of the late afternoon sun on the pool, the sweaty humidity, the piercing screams. The chaos...
When parents find out their children are expecting a child, it usually is a happy announcement, met with an excited response. However, when their children are still children themselves, it usually raises a red flag or two. Teenage pregnancies are not uncommon in the modern world, and parents are having to find solutions to these...
Large families tend to be very distracting for the parents. Not only do they have to worry about getting their kids to school on time, help with homework and maintain a good worth ethic. They have the added weight of having to keep their home clean. Many children create a lot of mess, and this...
Brad Pitt, the Hollywood heartthrob and one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, has long been in the public eye for his stellar performances on screen and his high-profile relationships. Now, at the age of 60, Pitt seems to be ready to take a significant step forward in his personal life as rumors...
