Family is everything. When children are included it can create a little bubble of love in your home. All you want to do is keep them as close as possible. However, the inevitable day comes wen those tiny children become teenagers. That is when things get a little tricky at home. One family came to...
Moments occur that remind us to look at our own lives with gratitude. When a young child passes suddenly it not only breaks hearts. The occurrence prompts us to be thankful for our own health, and the health of the people we love. Although bodies may malfunction, advancements in modern medicine can typically detect and...
When Amy Carlsen was pregnant, nothing could have prepared her and her husband Jesse for what the doctors told them. Not only were they expecting twins, but they were conjoined twins. Then, after six months of being connected at the chest, they were separated for good. Now, 16 years later, they are living healthy teenage...
Everyone is a mix of their parents. They may have their genetic traits, including their physical features or diseases. They could also have inherited their temperament and adopted their mannerisms while growing up. But genes are something no one can control. Parents can’t decide what traits to give to their kids, and kids can’t pick...
It’s no secret that parenting is incredibly difficult. Parents put children first and that often means their own needs are put on hold. Amanda Ayala recently went viral after a TikTok rant to which parents, particularly moms, everywhere can relate. Family Trip Turns to Disaster Amanda Ayala and her family were on vacation at a...
Childhood is a critical time for emotional development. Feeling loved and secure during this period lays the foundation for healthy relationships and overall well-being in adulthood. Unfortunately, not all children experience this nurturing environment. This article explores the impact of an unloved childhood, the most sensitive developmental phase, and how it can manifest in 7...
Nine weeks into her pregnancy, 21-year-old Frankielen da Silva Zampoli Padilha suffered a severe stroke. She died officially in October of last year. In a shocking surprise to her husband, family, and doctors, however, her unborn twins were still growing and thriving. Though brain dead, the doctors kept her body alive long enough to deliver....
Most of the time if we experience violence in our lives – from our parents, from a spouse, a bully, etc. – we have the option to walk away, at least eventually. What happens, however, when the person hurting you is a violent child – your own child? You are supposed to be that person’s...
Let’s get common knowledge out there before anything else. Sisters are straight-up annoying (I know, I am a sister). They act like they are in charge all the time and always try to have their way. Deep down, you love them fiercely and you would go to the ends of the earth to protect them,...
Witness the inspiring transformation of Ardi Rizal, who overcame addiction and health issues to change his life dramatically. From being known as the world’s chubbiest toddler who chain-smoked 40 cigarettes a day to adopting a healthier lifestyle, this story demonstrates the power of determination, resilience, and unwavering support from loved ones. A Toddler’s Shocking Addiction...
Most people have physical features that they feel shame about, in particular while growing up. Eventually, most find self-confidence and learn to embrace their flaws. Some are even lucky enough to outgrow them altogether. However, birthmarks are often with us for the long haul. Sadly, a mother faced hurtful responses to photos of her baby...
Little kids get cuts and scrapes all the time- falling off your bike is like a right of passage as a child. In the vast majority of occasions, the injuries from these incidences are minor and require nothing more than a band-aid. Rarely, however, they can escalate. In the case of one little boy, his...