There was a time when people attended etiquette school, also called “charm school“. They still exist and are successful around the world. However, there are only a handful left in the U.S. The curriculum teaches manners, how to properly engage with one another, and how to be courteous in a social setting. For example, at...

Embark on an extraordinary journey alongside a man who defies societal norms, embracing a girl deemed unwanted by the world. Their unbreakable bond flourishes for 28 years, yet veils of mystery cloak her past. Determined to unearth the truth, he ventures into a quest beyond the ordinary. Seeking not just answers, but a deeper understanding....

Almost every, if not every, parent wonders to themselves at least once whether or not they’re doing a good job of parenting. After all, it’s incredibly stressful being responsible for the well-being and upbringing of another human being. Fortunately, parenting experts have written numerous books and therapists have spent hours studying the behaviors of children...

We all know Oprah Winfrey as the wildly successful and famous talk show host. Oprah’s life wasn’t always quite so grand, however. What many don’t know is that the self-made billionaire had a baby at just 14 years old. This is how she rose from an abusive and difficult upbringing to the star she is...

When it comes to memories from our school days, there are hardly any that do not involve our teachers in some way. Whether we hated them for being overly strict or loved them for a surprise outing, teachers were and still are a big part of what makes school enjoyable. They were usually the ones...

It’s no secret that being a parent comes with astronomical challenges. However, it’s even more challenging for a working parent trying to balance both aspects. Consequently, a single mom from Virginia understands the hardships and chooses to do something about it. Her local library has gone viral after she came up with the idea of...

In a remarkable display of technological prowess, Palestinian teen Layali Khatib has introduced a groundbreaking solution to a longstanding parental challenge: comprehending a baby’s cries. Khatib’s brainchild, the “Motherhood Guide” mobile app, utilizes artificial intelligence to bridge the communication gap between infants and parents, offering an unprecedented level of understanding and support. This ingenious creation...

Today’s society, more than ever before, is all about looking “perfect.” Everyone on Instagram posts edited and filtered selfies to try and make everyone else believe that they, too, have a flawless complexion. Karine de Souza from Brazil, however, knows that beauty goes far further than skin-deep. This is because she has an extremely rare...

A sleeping student is not a very rare sight, but how many teachers actually take the time to figure out why they are sleeping? Usually, teachers assume that the student is simply playing hooky, or wasting their precious study time doing something useless. After all, teachers put in a lot of effort to prepare their...

In 1979, China introduced a law that stated that families could only have one child. The policy was introduced in a draconian attempt to fight poverty and control the population. Unfortunately, this meant many children were abandoned. When Kati Pohler’s parents became pregnant with a second child, they knew that they could not keep her....

Opinion In previous generations, a father’s role was pretty straightforward, pay the bills and be a provider. However, their contributions go much further than that. Fathers can act as protectors of the family, role models for their sons (and daughters), and teammates or partners for their spouses. Their role is actually quite complex and has lasting...

It all started with a scribbled idea on a napkin. Drew Anne Long was out shopping with her then 7-year-old wheelchair-bound daughter when she realized that she was rather close to outgrowing the regular shopping cart. With an array of carts for toddlers and infants, fun-sized ones children can push around and motorized scooters for...