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...
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that will leave a mark? The San Antonio Zoo’s latest offering might be exactly what you want. However, this greeting can only be dedicated to those exes who have left you jilted, for whatever reason. After all, the greeting is not exactly an act of affection. So what is...
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...
Mental illness is all around us. If we aren’t fighting each day ourselves, we most certainly know people who are. From PTSD to anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, the list goes on. In fact, millions of people are affected each year in the US, with 21% of adults experiencing some form or another. Dwayne ‘The...
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,...
Relationships are as diverse and unique as the people in the world. When two or more people enter a relationship, they tend to bring with them all of their previous hopes, hurts, and baggage, which can poison the relationship before it even starts. It’s common to hear that “no man is an island,” but upon...
Teachers and mentors are essentially at the base of every other career. They help build a foundational understanding of the concepts that other professions use daily. Moreover, it takes a really special, passionate, and patient person to reach the hearts of their students. However, even the best teachers are susceptible to teacher burnout. Maggie Perkins...
What does long-term commitment mean to you? Women who have remained single for long periods of time without any commitment seem to be pretty happy with their decision. But why? Expressing outright happiness and independence, they surely must have found that sweet spot where they found that alone, they are enough. It’s hard to pinpoint...
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...
The act of cheating on your partner can be a devastating and life-altering experience. In an instant, a previously perfect partnership can feel irreparably damaged. Leaving the betrayed individual in a state of shock and questioning the reasons behind such betrayal. Each instance of infidelity is unique. However, recent research has shed light on a...
It’s tough to accept the possibility that someone you may have known your whole life could be the reason why your mental well-being is disturbed. Familiarity causes us to make excuses for people, often accepting certain terrible attitudes as “their nature” or “unchangeable character.” Sure, this could be their so-called nature and they may never...
