Take a minute and think back to a few of your favorite childhood memories. What do these memories consist of? A family trip? A sleepover with friends? Playing catch in the backyard with mom or dad? Whatever they are, they probably have a lot more to do with experiences instead of toys or other material...
In a recent survey, seventy percent of Americans agreed that “it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking” [1]. But spanking children may have undesired results. Adults sometimes hit their children to punish bad behavior, and while it might appear to be effective in the short term, there is evidence...
This Australian school teaches girls vital life skills — and not the typical home economics either. The students learned how to check tire pressure, monitor coolant and oil levels, and how to respond in the case of a car accident. Stella Maris College in Manly hired Galmatic to teach the students in Year 11 these valuable skills. Galmatic is...
Death is a particularly uncomfortable topic for most people. Yet, it has a strange way of making people reevaluate what’s really important. While losing a loved one is painful, losing a child is an unimaginable pain. A pain from which no one ever fully recovers. However, after one mom shared the story of her daughter...
According to the United Nation’s World Happiness Report, Denmark is one of the happiest places on earth. [1] With that, it might seem obvious that the country has something to teach itself and the rest of the world. What would that something be? Empathy. Most people learn empathy when they are children — or they should have....
Reality TV stars Ashley and J.P. Rosenbaum met on the set of The Bachelorette and fell in love. Although they’ve since divorced, the pair share two beautiful children together. Shortly after the birth of their daughter Essex, one of Ashley’s many social media followers pointed out that she may have had a health problem, urging...
Although parents want the best for their kids, it can be difficult to always know the safest choices to make. Luckily, there are women like Ashley Stewart. Women who use social media platforms as a means of sharing personal parenting experiences. In a recent video, Stewart shared a problem she noticed with her child’s silicone...
An anonymous parent turned to a parenting platform to gain some perspective regarding her decision not to let her son use the men’s room on his own. She disclosed that he’s 7 but she still worries about his safety. The concerned mom got several responses, including many that she likely hadn’t expected. Men’s Room Debate...
Strep A cases and strep A deaths among young children in the UK have been far higher than usual. A five-year-old boy passed away from the disease. This was despite his family seeking medical care for him three times. He is now one of 16 children in the UK who have died from strep A....
Becoming a parent is truly enlightening. It reveals the struggles your parents went through simply by your own experience. On Reddit, One woman’s mother refused to babysit her grandson, knowing they hadn’t had any time off since their son was born. So, she decided to never let her mother see her grandson again. She took...
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...
In the world of parenting, there are few things as heartwarming as witnessing the sheer joy and delight that washes over a child’s face when they receive a sweet treat. Whether it’s a colorful lollipop, a gummy bear, or the timeless classic, a chocolate egg, these moments create lasting memories of innocent happiness. However, what...