When her five-year-old son refused to clean his room after she asked him repeatedly for two days, this mom decided she’d had it with his disobedience. She posted about her solution to this problem on TikTok, which received mixed reviews. Here are the details of her controversial punishment – you can decide if you think...

In a recent legal case, California father Harrison Tinsley has been granted full custody of his 4-year-old son, Sawyer, following a lengthy court battle with the boy’s mother. Tinsley claimed that the mother, who identifies as a lesbian and non-binary, attempted to raise their son as non-binary. Which he alleged was against the child’s wishes....

Nail biting is a very common nervous habit. I’d wager to guess that most of us, at some point during our lives, have at least bit our nails once. What probably many of us don’t realize is how dangerous of a habit this can actually be. Sadly, 20-year-old Courtney Whithorn from Australia knows this all...

In a move that has surprised many royal watchers, Prince William has reportedly removed Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla’s sister, from the Duchy of Cornwall‘s payroll. Annabel, an accomplished interior designer, had been involved with the estate since 2005. She worked under the direction of King Charles III on various royal properties. This decision marks a...

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...

It’s funny how parents of two-year-olds would eagerly count the years left until their kids become teens. Most new parents don’t know what’s in store for them when their children hit the hormonal overflow stage. It’s easy to anticipate no more crying and tantrums. They’ll finally be able to do nearly everything for themselves. That...

Giving birth is an incredibly beautiful thing, there’s no question about it. If we’re being honest, however, it is also, well, kind of off-putting – and to some, even goss. After all, the female involved is literally pushing a human being out of her body – it’s not exactly pretty. Despite that, women, rightfully, still...

Angela Yawn’s list of strange symptoms increased over six years. She felt like she was growing crazy over these seemingly unrelated effects. For instance, she began to gain weight, 115 pounds over six years, despite limiting her food intake. Her skin became fragile, tearing easily and healing bruises took months. Her face would suddenly become...

The button-down shirt has been a timeless wardrobe essential for, well, a long time. However, a subtle detail that often goes unnoticed is a loop on the back of the shirt, commonly known as the “locker loop.”1 This feature carries a rich history and unexpected social significance. With naval pragmatism, Ivy League symbolism, and modern...

A nine-year-old boy lived alone for two years in a cold apartment in southwestern France after his mother abandoned him to live with her boyfriend. The child fended for himself in an apartment in Nersac, France near Angoulême, as his mother moved three miles away. The 39-year-old mother was sentenced to six months in prison...

In a world where marriage continues to be a common expectation for adults (2), strong, independent women might find themselves asking: Is it okay to be single? The answer, of course, is yes. Singlehood is on the rise – and has been, for some time. As of 2015, only 50% of all adults in the US were married, as opposed to 72% in...

As a mother, sometimes it’s so easy for me to get so involved in being a provider and a parent that I forget to explore the other parts of myself. Raising a child could mean a sacrifice to you at first. We can focus on the things we might miss out on now that we...