Traveling is a great way for families to spend quality time together and recharge. As such, a hotel room is designed for comfort and luxury. However, some places aren’t as clean as others. For example, big beds are commonly found, and double-checking for the pesky critters is highly recommended before doing anything else. Bed Bugs […]
“Too much love never spoils children. Children become spoiled when we substitute presents for presence.” — Dr. Anthony P. Witham Nobody likes spoiled children and their antics. They scream until they get what they want, they are irritable, and they don’t care about the people around them. However, spoiled children often don’t like themselves either. […]
Mothers have the reputation of always knowing best and for good reason. They are often the children’s primary caregivers and they’ve helped them through numerous developmental stages. Because of that, mothers have a certain wisdom about their kids and how they are feeling. They can often tell when a child is feeling happy or hurt, […]
Getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of life is easy. As a result, people often forget to savor the most precious of life’s moments. However, Alastair McAlpine, a physician in Cape Town, South Africa, has shared a beautiful reminder, sharing advice from terminally ill children. Attitude of the Terminally Ill Dr. McAlpine is […]
A determined father searched for his daughter for two years after his ex-girlfriend took her and disappeared. Finally, Bryan Thouvenel of Oregon found five-year-old Harmony and his ex in a Washington state homeless shelter. Thouvenel now has full custody of Harmony and the two are inseparable. And in 2016, they were able to make up […]
This story sounds like something out of an absurd thriller. A two-year romantic scam seems unlikely. However, Catalina Rosas has lived it. She met Eric Benson in 2015 by chance at a trendy restaurant in Florida. He said he was an “art dealer and a stocks and commodities trader for a select group of wealthy […]
The lessons we learn as a child are carried through into adulthood. A strong foundation is all one really needs to function well in society, and by oneself. At least this is how one mother feels. She posted pictures of her son cooking food, packing the dishwasher, and even doing laundry by himself. She feels […]
Numerous everyday objects conceal subtle or hidden purposes – for instance, the small openings in locks designed to allow water drainage without affecting the locking mechanism. Or the holes at the end of the pot handles serve as proper spoon resting spots. But what about that pocket in women’s underwear? Have you ever wondered what […]
The generational divide is often most evident in the trends and behaviors that each age group adopts. While younger generations embrace new and evolving practices, older adults often find these trends baffling or outright disagreeable. Here’s a look at 24 popular trends that younger generations love but older adults want nothing to do with. 1. […]
Still a supporting character at the time, Aubrey Plaza was cast as Brandy Klark on “The To Do List” (2013). When asked about the movie, she specifically voiced remembering something rather specific that Maggie Carey had suggested. Specifically for one of the featured scenes dubbed “Brandy masturbates.” To put it in simpler terms, Carey told […]
We never truly understand grief until something profoundly horrible happens to us. It is easy to offer condolences to others, but we really have no idea what the pain of grief is until it is our turn. Unfortunately, every one of us will eventually have that turn. Some of us, more than once. For this […]
Becoming a grandparent is certainly an incredible milestone. After all, your family is growing as you watch your child become a parent. And after years of trying to balance discipline and affection while child-rearing, it’s time to spoil the bundle of joy with endless love and fun. But this transition offers a unique opportunity to […]