Toys have come a long way, and these days they can do some really cool things. Water beads are one example. They are tiny solid balls made of food-grade silicone. When the water beads are soaked, they expand and become semi-squishy. The water beads are a great activity for kids three and up, particularly as...
A grieving father, Mark Weaver wrote a heart-warming story expressing the love he felt for his daughter Sohpia. He shared the hardships of her health struggles and the beauty he found in her soul. Sophia experienced developmental delays and struggles with her motor skills. She was born with a rare neurological disorder known as Rett...
Whenever they are out and about, this mom receives compliments on her little girl’s big, beautiful eyes. While she appreciates the sentiment, she always feels somewhat conflicted about it. This is because her daughter’s eyes are like this due to a condition that she has: Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. Her only hope is that no matter what,...
While we are no strangers to TikTok incidents going wrong, this most recent story takes things to a new level. In a disturbing incident that highlights the perilous consequences of viral ‘challenges’ on social media platforms, a teenager’s life took a tragic turn after participating in an alleged TikTok challenge. The outcome was catastrophic, as...
When Adhara Pérez was three, she was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. She experienced severe bullying by her peers but in therapy, her parents learned she had a higher IQ than Albert Einstein. With her intelligence, Adhara graduated elementary school at five years of age, middle school by six, and high school at eight. Not even...
Teaching children consent at an early age is extremely important. They should know that they don’t have to accept hugs, kisses, or touching of any kind from anyone if they don’t want it. That includes family members. After an altercation between her mother in law and her daughter, however, one mom wanted to know: should she...
Grandparents form a big part of our childhood memories, at least for most people. Studies have suggested that having your grandparents live with you or close enough for frequent visits can boost your child’s development emotionally, mentally, and physically. However, it all comes down to whether or not your in-laws can withstand the close quarters...
This mom’s “nagging wife” text about the position of the chest clip on her son’s car seat ended up saving his life just 15 minutes later. She’s telling her story to help educate other parents on car seat safety. (1) Properly Set Up Car Seat Saves Baby’s Life Three months after giving birth to her...
Not all humans wear capes, but not all people need a hero, either. One little girl learned a hard life lesson after waiting in the queue for a Formula 1 simulation ride. There was only one more ride left for the day. The only problem was there was a man in front of her, waiting...
Parenting is a complex and challenging journey that requires constant learning and adaptation. While most parents have the best intentions for their children, there are times when their actions might unknowingly cause harm. From overprotectiveness to excessive criticism, there are several behaviors that, although unintentional, can have adverse effects on a child’s development. In this...
In the United States, the average number of people occupying a home has dropped significantly, from 3.42 in 1947 to 2.53 in 2016. [1] But even though the average size of the household has been steadily declining, the average size of the home has been increasing. In 1971, an average newly built home was approximately...
You may be aware of it already, but in case you aren’t; your elder sister is the greatest woman you’re going to have in your life! Sure, you’ve had your ups and downs but when push comes to shove she is always the one who has your back! Read: Science Shows Having A Sister Makes...