We have entered an age of minimalism, something that everyone seems to be after these days. It’s a time where less is more and where we just don’t want our parents’ stuff. Minimalism is this catchall term that offers a way to achieve simplicity through decluttering. You can practice this for your home, wardrobe, lifestyle,...
With the advancement of modern technology and the continuous invention of life-made-easy gadgets, several academic practices have become old-fashioned and obsolete. Many schools and districts around the world have scrapped handwriting from their curricula, replacing good old calligraphy and cursive skills with keyboarding proficiency. Not to mention that many wonderful outdoor activities and experiments have...
How many weeks of maternity leave did you receive after your baby was born? For this mom, 12 weeks of maternity leave isn’t enough. Working a full-time job and being a mother is almost impossible. However, that can depend on where in the world you live. According to a report from Unicef, Estonia has 85...
Would you strip down in front of a bunch of kids on national television while they ask you questions about your body? In the new Dutch TV show Simply Naked, that’s exactly what adults are doing. Meant to promote body positivity, it is receiving quite a lot of backlash. (1) New Dutch TV Show Simply...
One of the hardest concepts for adoptive children to grasp is not having any connection to or knowledge of their biological family. This is why when this Colorado single mom found out that her two adoptive children had another brother in need of adopting, she knew there was only one thing to do: adopt this...
Kids are loud, let’s face it. After being indoors with a screaming toddler, the best thing to do is take them outside and let them get rid of all that energy. For our sanity, at least! Now, imagine someone tried to stop you from letting your little one have his or her outdoor time? This...
Have you heard about a gender reveal party? What am I talking about? Of course, you have! They are only like the newest, hottest, and must-have event all couples simply need to do when they are expecting. I’m totally kidding, of course. No one needs to have a gender reveal party when they are expecting,...
If you were a breastfeeding mom, you would probably know all about the struggle of breastfeeding in public. Mothers are constantly under scrutiny for everything they do, especially when feeding their babies by breast. Constantly told how breast milk is best for our children, yet, shunned for feeding them when in public. When does it...
If you’ve ever given birth to a baby or been close to someone who has, then you will know that the recovery process is not easy. A woman posted a photo depicting the placenta’s size on the Labor of Love Facebook page to explain how long it takes to recover after childbirth. The photo has...
Isolation and marginalization are some of the worst social situations a person could go through. The feeling that you are alone and rejected, coupled with outright avoidance from the people you try to cut in with, can make a person spiral into deep anxiety and depression [1]. The need importance of acceptance is so powerful...
Every parent wants their children to have the best possible start in life. This begins with giving them food that will help the developing brains and bodies grow well. We trust baby food companies that they are selling us products with our children’s best interest in mind. Shocking research exposes several popular brands for having...
Childbirth is a legendary thing. With 9 months of preparation and built-up excitement, one is bound to get into a bit of a tizzy when the due date draws in. There are probably one thousand questions and concerns running through your head, like, how painful is this going to be? Will my baby be okay?...
