Being a mother is tough, and realizing our babies will one day grow up to leave us is even more challenging. It won’t be long before our children are independent and on their own. It’s often the small, simple moments, such as lying down with your kids, where we get to enjoy and appreciate motherhood...
The word family is a loaded one. For some, it’s loaded with positivity. For most, it’s probably a bit of a mixed bag. There are many people, however, for whom family brings up a lot of negative emotion. The thing is, as much as we like to romanticize the idea of family, the reality is...
Postpartum or postnatal depression affects one in every 10 women within a year of giving birth. (1) This father, who lost his wife to the illness, is spreading awareness of the disease to encourage others to get help before it’s too late. (2) Man Tragically Loses Wife to Postnatal Depression After carrying a child for...
Breakups suck. No matter what side of it you are on or what the reason is, they are hard to go through. A study by the University of Texas at Austin discovered that hints of an impending breakup could be found in the language we use up to three months before it happens. According to...
Parenting is like a constant journey of learning. No matter how many books you read or videos you watch, when it comes to raising kids, sometimes a visual guide can be more helpful than words. The r/coolguides subreddit is a treasure trove of these helpful resources that offer unique and interesting ways to navigate the...
Take a minute and think back to a few of your favorite childhood memories. What do these memories consist of? A family trip? A sleepover with friends? Playing catch in the backyard with mom or dad? Whatever they are, they probably have a lot more to do with experiences instead of toys or other material...
When it first came out in 1978, Grease was an instant success. Over 40 years later, people still enthusiastically sing along whenever one of the musicals’ hits comes on—even people born decades after know at least a few of the dance moves to Grease Lighting. Since the movie aired over the Christmas holidays, many people rewatching...
In a recent survey, seventy percent of Americans agreed that “it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking” [1]. But spanking children may have undesired results. Adults sometimes hit their children to punish bad behavior, and while it might appear to be effective in the short term, there is evidence...
Most of us have heard that 50% of marriages end in divorce. While that’s not entirely accurate, the number is still alarmingly high. Moreover, second marriages have a greater rate of failure than first-time marriages. It’s such a gamble and can become costly and emotionally damaging. Fortunately, experts have shared some tips to keep a...
Love is difficult to understand. We desire to love and feel loved, but achieving that often seems impossible. Especially when it comes to modern relationships. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples get a divorce. [1] It’s even harder to account for all of the breakups occurring in unmarried couples. What’s going...
If you were lucky enough to have a grandma close by throughout your childhood, then you know how special these wonderful women can be. These are just a few things that you will only understand if your grandma was your best friend growing up. 12 Things You’ll Only Understand If Your Grandma Is Your Best...
This Australian school teaches girls vital life skills — and not the typical home economics either. The students learned how to check tire pressure, monitor coolant and oil levels, and how to respond in the case of a car accident. Stella Maris College in Manly hired Galmatic to teach the students in Year 11 these valuable skills. Galmatic is...
