When talking about bullying in schools, most people think about students targeting other students. However, sometimes teachers are the bullies. While most teachers are caring and responsible, some use their power to ridicule or manipulate their pupils. However, this kind of emotional and verbal bullying is difficult to pinpoint, especially if the child doesn’t talk...
Toys have always been synonymous with children, and it is almost impossible to find an adult who did not play make-believe games with a toy while growing up. Unlike today when you can find stores full to the brim with all kinds of toys, the 1980s were a different time. Let’s forget about today’s news,...
Every parent would be upset when they discover their child is being bullied at school, but how do parents react when they learn that their kids, in fact, are the bullies? Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students of all races and socioeconomic classes, and despite governmental and activist efforts to curb this vice, it remains...
Courtney and Evan Westlake were excitedly awaiting the arrival of their second child, a baby girl. The pregnancy had gone well and according to the ultrasounds everything was normal. The day Courtney gave birth, however, brought them a big surprise. Their little girl Brenna was born with a skin condition called Harlequin ichthyosis. This is...
We love good dads, and while yes, every father should be a good dad and not be praised for doing his fatherly duties, we have to give extra credit to those fathers who go the extra mile for their kids. In a world where parents leave their children without a second thought, it’s refreshing to...
Raising children is no easy task, especially as a single mother. Samm Jane, a 32-year-old mother of 5 from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, was absolutely horrified when she was contacted by her son’s school and told that he was cyberbullying a fellow pupil. Samm’s 11-year-old son had been sending cruel messages to one of the girls in...
Most of the time, children grow up somewhat carefree, being sheltered from the woes of the world by their parents. This is not always possible, no matter how hard their parents try, because children do have minds of their own. Some have stronger willpower than others, so occasionally, you find a rambunctious child. Subsequently choosing...
More and more adults, and specifically, women, are choosing to not have children. Whether because of health concerns, environmental concerns, or simply because they don’t want to be a parent, they are deciding not to have them. Despite their desire to not have children, however, many doctors will not sterilize them, also known as tubal...
It’s like a horrible joke. His parents abandoned him as an infant because of how he looked. However, Jono Lancaster has become a renowned speaker and activist. He encourages people all over the world to use positivity to fight through diseases and challenges. He famously has Treacher Collins syndrome, which is a rare disorder that...
Every parent wants to make sure their children get the best education available. Not everyone can afford private schooling, so they have to trust that the parents at state schools are competent enough to teach their children about the world and how it works. After an incident at school, a parent wanted to find out...
In today’s technologically driven world, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, offering convenience, connectivity, and endless possibilities. However, the excessive use of cell phones, particularly during interpersonal interactions, has given rise to a phenomenon known as “phubbing.“1 This is when you snub someone in favor of engaging with a mobile device,...
Most of us might consider ourselves to be smarter than a ten-year-old kid. But if you are faced with the question you will be facing now- you might get stumped. So, does that make you smarter than them? There has been much discussion and debate regarding the ease of exams or if the education system...
