Periods are no fun – just ask anyone who gets one. At best, they’re inconvenient and at worst absolutely debilitating. Probably one of the most difficult parts about having a period, however, is how much of a taboo topic they have become. So much so, that there are many “secret things” that people, even those...
A miracle has come in the form of a brain. One mother was told by her doctors that the child she was carrying had not developed a brain. She was recommended to terminate the pregnancy five times. However, the soon-to-be parents chose to ignore their suggestion. Noah was born with only a small percentage of...
Recently, some new parents safely surrendered a set of twins to a hospital in South Carolina under Daniel’s Law. This law, otherwise known as the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, allows parents to safely give up their children so long as they are less than 60 days old and unharmed. There are designated places...
Family is usually the part of one’s life where every mistake is forgiven. And this is often used to justify and condone toxic relationships between family members. Usually, we would see a family member mistreating another member under the garb of tough love. And when it becomes too late- we realize it for the manipulation...
Being a teenager is tough work, but raising a teen can be even tougher. There are so many lessons to teach about life, but as technology has progressed, the job of a parent has become one worthy of a superhero. Social media has made such an impact on our society, so much so that anyone can...
In a serene village nestled between rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, the lives of two brothers, Michael and Henry, were forever changed by the passing of their beloved grandmother, Eleanor. Eleanor was a woman of great wealth and even greater heart. She was well-loved in the village. Moreover, the villagers admired her magnificent estate that...
It’s difficult to envision anyone other than Richard Gere taking on the role of Prince Charming opposite Julia Roberts’ damsel in distress in the contemporary Cinderella tale, Pretty Woman. Gere’s portrayal of Edward, who overcomes his fear of heights in the climactic scene to rescue Vivian (played by Roberts) waiting at the top of her...
When we plan for our retirement years, nursing homes or living alone with a home health care aid is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Unfortunately, however, as much as we dread the thought, there may come a day when our family will be faced with the tough decision of whether or...
Most everyone loves their children with an indescribable amount of love. However, it’s not unusual to need a break. Parents may find themselves unable to go out or take a vacation until well into their journey as parents. As a result, people go a little over the top in celebration, often throwing their inhibitions to...
“The Dating Game” was the pioneer for all dating reality shows, and it helped stars like Karen Valentine become famous. However, many years later, Valentine decided to open up about a seriously “awful” date she had to endure while participating in the show. Karen Valentine in The Dating Game There is a massive amount of...
In the words of philosopher and poet George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” But this time around, we beg to differ! We agree that advice from the early 1900s is not the first place you go for hacks to make life simpler. (Thanks, Google!) However, the New York...
Life is weird, but human beings can be even weirder. Especially when it comes to the information that some people seem to think they deserve to know. It’s as if the filters that some people have that remind them it’s none of their business get shut down when it comes to women. They get asked...
