The average American consumes around 180 slices of pizza annually. However, not all of those slices are created equal, and some are bound to be disappointing. To help you avoid a culinary catastrophe at your next gathering or movie night, here’s a rundown of six American pizza chains that often fall short of expectations. Little...

Homework has long been a rite of passage for schoolchildren, often met with a mix of anticipation and dread. The case of Angie Warner’s second-grader brings to light the complexities sometimes hidden within seemingly innocent math assignments. Let’s delve into the saga of this befuddling math problem and its eventual resolution. The Prelude: Childhood Dreams...

A story has resurfaced of one of Hollywood’s most loved actresses. Salma Hayek, the Oscar nominee for her role as Frida Kahlo, was on a humanitarian mission in West Africa to raise awareness about tetanus vaccinations. Along her journey, she made headlines for breastfeeding another woman’s malnourished infant. History of wetnursing In the old days,...

As a nanny and preschool teacher, I praise and admire parents. Raising or caregiving for children is incredibly rewarding but inarguably exhausting. No sentiment seems to affect parents more than guilt. Guilt for going to work and leaving their children in the care of others. Feeling guilty for stopping off to treat yourself to lunch...

It can’t be denied: The female body is amazing. It undergoes an incredible amount of change, pain, and discomfort in order to grow and deliver children into the world. What’s even more incredible is the mental and emotional strength of moms while they go through this process. An image of a woman experiencing contractions shows...

Most of us have a vegetarian or vegan friend. But, how many times have you seen that friend in an argument or debate defending their vegan choices? In recent years, the vegan movement has grown in popularity, but prejudice against them has grown as well. One wonders why and the answer may be more complex...

Giving birth is stressful enough. But this mom had to fight to get her baby after a nurse handed her the wrong newborn. That’s the last thing any parent would want, especially right after a delivery. So in a TikTok video, Becky Martin explained her disturbing story. To make matters worse, it happened twice, after...

For many people, laundry seems like a laborious, or at least annoying, chore. First, the clothes need to be sorted, then washed, dried, folded and put away. Certain more delicate items, or items that risk shrinking, can’t go in the dryer and instead need to be hung, and many dress shirts require ironing before they...

Before transitioning at 30, transgender father Bennett Kaspar-Williams had gained a significant amount of adult experience presenting outwardly as female. Despite feeling super genderqueer internally. They identified outwardly as female but never truly connected with womanhood, motherhood, or associated narratives due to their detachment from the gender they were assigned at birth. Evolving Perspectives As...

Being a parent can be a roller coaster of emotions. From the happy, cuddly times to the not-so-fun times. However, what if we told you there are ways to make things easier for you? Here are 41 parenting hacks and products that help to turn tantrums into triumphs! 1. Bed Rails For the Wild Sleepers...

Do you remember the mother-in-law who was secretly breastfeeding a baby behind its mother’s back? How about the daycare assistant who wrote on a baby’s stomach to shame their mother into sending a diaper? Unfortunately, it seems there’s no shortage of questionable stories out there- and this one from Tucson, Arizona, is no exception. This...

While everyone was paying attention to Kirkland Signature food at Costco, the store quietly became a major player in the clothing world. They are now making more money from clothes than Old Navy. And if you think that’s impressive, you may want to read on. Here’s the story. The pandemic changed how we shop, even...