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...

Parent and child relationships are arguably the most influential relationships we all experience. Those relationships lay the foundation for how we learn to interact with others. Furthermore, they’re often the groundwork for shaping who we become. Because of this, unloving mothers can often have a detrimental effect on their children. Daughters, in particular, are left...

Chroming, a deadly trend among teenagers, has taken yet another victim. An Australian family had to make the devastating decision to take their 13-year-old daughter off of life support after suffering severe brain damage from inhaling spray-on deodorant. They are now speaking out against the trend to hopefully save other families from having to make...

If you were kidnapped, would you know what to do to increase your chances of being rescued? Or, on the flip side, do you know what the signals are for someone who is kidnapped? Luckily for this 16-year-old girl, she knew the SOS gestures. Even luckier, someone else knew what they meant. Where did she...

Having a baby changes your life completely. The moment that child is conceived, your world starts to change. But things change even more when the baby arrives. Having a completely healthy child is something we all hope for, and a child without special needs is difficult enough to look after. Having a baby with a...

In 2018, a 5-year-old girl named Jare Ijalana went viral when a picture of her was posted by Mofe Bamuyiwa. Her online fans unofficially dubbed her the “most beautiful girl” for her “ doll-like” features. She melted the hearts of people all over the world. Jare Ijalana Goes Viral Jare Ijalana is from Lagos in...

Parenting is one of life’s most challenging and rewarding tasks. In the last few years, it’s become apparent that fathers are just as important as mothers. Although they often get far less credit. In contrast, for at least one father, this clearly isn’t the case. Ella Bleu Travolta posted a heartwarming tribute for her father...

A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a...

We’ve all been in a public place like a restaurant where we had to awkwardly sit through the sounds of screaming children. Sometimes, it’s nobody’s fault, and in others, it just comes down to poor parenting. It may be a faux pas to speak up in these situations, but one restaurant has had enough. Recently...

Grandparents are the most beautiful and loving people in the world. They make amazing mentors and companions for their grandchildren. They love without pressure and their bosoms are among the safest places for a child.  Memories flood my heart whenever I think about my grandmother (which is just about every day). She’s millions of miles away,...

My dad was the best ever and will always be to me, despite his habit of chasing away our “gentlemen callers” by screaming at them from the living room window. Who could blame him? He had three daughters and was always worried about ill-intentioned boys hurting his perpetually little girls. He had to protect us...

When it comes to choosing a name for your child, you want it to be something significant and memorable. For many, the naming of a child is almost as special as actually having the child. After all, they carry their name with them wherever they go and it’s last their entire lifetime. Whether it’s your...