Life is all about change. Who we are changes daily- so it shouldn’t be weird to believe that the household items we once used will not be in use anymore. And there are loads of such things that no one has in their homes- for good reason! Some of them are quite cumbersome, and in...

Vintage kitchens often have a pull-out cutting board, theoretically to save space. However, it’s since been discovered that they were actually intended to serve a different purpose entirely.  Real Purpose of a Pull-out Cutting Board While pull-out cutting boards aren’t common in modern kitchens, they did once serve a very useful purpose. Seemingly, they were...

Moving to a new country, especially as a refugee, is very difficult. It is even harder with children. The Eders family knows this first-hand, having fled war-torn Somalia nine years ago. Now a family of six, they are still struggling with poverty. Their situation is made worse by their terrible living conditions. They are sleeping...

It takes a village to raise a child, but some parents have to do it solo. When Richard Johnson became a father in 2015, he had no idea that his partner would leave him and their daughter, Persephone. He rose to the occasion and began to learn everything he could about parenting, including joining a...

It’s like a horrible joke. His parents abandoned him as an infant because of how he looked. However, Jono Lancaster has become a renowned speaker and activist. He encourages people all over the world to use positivity to fight through diseases and challenges. He famously has Treacher Collins syndrome, which is a rare disorder that...

In today’s technologically driven world, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, offering convenience, connectivity, and endless possibilities. However, the excessive use of cell phones, particularly during interpersonal interactions, has given rise to a phenomenon known as “phubbing.“1 This is when you snub someone in favor of engaging with a mobile device,...

Unsurprisingly, children need love, guidance, and presence from their parents to be happy and functional adults. Infants and toddlers benefit from having loving and involved parents, so much so that it actually impacts proper brain development. When it comes to parental importance, it’s no secret that having great mothers is key to raising successful children,...

In an act of celebration, we often pat our kids on the backs, give them hugs, or high-five them. We’ve always thought this was a way to enforce good behavior or give them a sense of pride for their accomplishments. However, it turns out that, according to John Rosemond, giving kids a high-five can have...

People’s homes are their safe space and sanctuary, so when they open their homes to guests, knowing how to be respectful in someone else’s space can feel a little daunting. Here are nine things you should never touch, or at least not without permission, first.  1. Doorknobs It’s unrealistic to expect someone to never touch...

As a child, many of us probably wished that our stuffed animals could come to life. They were always so cute, soft, and cuddly – they would make the perfect pets, right? Well, in a way, your childhood dreams may be able to come true! A new breed of cat has been officially distinguished: Poodle...

I was recently reading a post on Facebook that got me wondering how wrongly this generation has twisted several beautiful values. A lady was arguing that adult children do not owe their parents love and care in their old age. In her opinion, no child chose to be born, so they do not have to...

There is nothing like family. They are always there during the good times and the bad, in sickness and in health. Our families are the first relationships we have until we form alliances with other people. So, what happens when your family isn’t right for you? What happens when you have a toxic family? They...