This month is father’s day, and many of us are getting ready to celebrate our dads or the father figures in our lives. It is an important celebration for anyone lucky enough to have a great father. This day, however, makes you stop for a moment and think: What makes a good dad? So let’s...
Times have changed, and while most parents will always do their best to bring their kids up properly, not many kids these days are being taught how to handle themselves in the real world, ‘adulting’ as some call it. Kids formerly learned basic life skills such as cooking cleaning, ironing, plumbing, car maintenance, and even...
Emotional abuse can be insidious and confusing. It often starts subtly, disguised as seemingly harmless behavior. Here’s why it’s crucial to be aware of these tactics and how they can manipulate and control you within a relationship. 1. Isolation: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Isolation from loved ones might seem like a natural consequence of...
When I had my son, I was told he was quite big! Weighing in at 3.65kg or 8lb, he was rather large, especially because I am tiny! But then, a story like this one comes along, proving my baby rather tiny in comparison. Why, you may ask? Because this woman claimed over TikTok to have...
At first, Ayah Lundt was a typical, healthy baby. She was born at 8.3 pounds. At six months, she crawled and tried new foods. However, at 9 months of age, her development hit a steep decline. She stopped lifting her head, clapping, or sitting on her own. Whenever she tried to crawl or stand up,...
Kids are like sponges—they are always repeating what they hear and see as they learn how to fit in with their surroundings. Ask any mom. People usually think of a child’s growth in terms of reaching milestones, learning colors, or counting to 10. But experts have found that emotional intelligence may be just as important,...
At 52 years old, the host of “Red Table Talk” and her husband, Will Smith, tied the knot back in 1997. The story of how Will and Jada Pinkett Smith first crossed paths goes back to 1994. Jada auditioned to play Will’s girlfriend on “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.” Unfortunately, she didn’t get the part...
As the sun cast long shadows across the room, Mary sat amidst the scattered remnants of her past life, clutching the two tickets that had shattered her world. The jacket, once a symbol of her husband’s warmth and presence, now lay discarded, its fabric tainted with the betrayal it harbored. Dust motes danced in the...
As high utility bills become commonplace, scams and theft become more rampant as well. From siphoning electricity to gaining unauthorized WIFI access, opportunistic thieves will try to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find for personal gain. Let’s go over the key signs of utility scams to give you with practical tips to protect your finances...
Parents often go to unthinkable lengths to protect their children or to avenge them if the unthinkable happens. For example, in 1981, Marianne Bachmeier fired eight shots at the man who killed her daughter, hitting him six times. Marianne Bachmeier Discovers Her Daughter’s Story On May 5th, 1980, Marianne Bachmeier’s daughter, 7-year-old Anna, was found...
People don’t always wear their emotions on their sleeves. Animosity, a deep dislike or hostility, can be especially well-concealed. However, there are behavioral clues that can hint at someone’s hidden animosity. Here are 15 red flags to watch out for: Passive-Aggressive Behavior: This sneaky tactic involves expressing negativity through seemingly harmless actions or words. Sarcastic...
Born in April 1993, Laura Savoie is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Missouri, where she excelled academically and demonstrated a keen interest in various extracurricular activities. Savoie’s intellectual curiosity and academic prowess paved the way for her to pursue higher education at prestigious institutions. After completing...