As parents, our views on discipline are constantly being challenged by a sea of opinions online. Learning about the psychology of a child in each of their different stages of development has become more important than ever. We always hear about weird and wonderful parenting techniques. But, the more experience we gain as parents the...
According to Shona Hendley from Kidspot, a friend of a young mother was left feeling rather uneasy when she learned that she neglects her six-month-old home alone while shopping and joining her friends for coffee. As a parent, she described herself as rather relaxed and would rarely ever judge someone else’s principles or practices. Recently, however,...
Would you make fun of a little girl’s name? I didn’t think so. However, a gate agent from Southwest Airlines sure would. Unfortunately, there will always be bullies. For instance, we can fight to bully all we want, but there will always be those classroom bullies that make our children afraid or unwilling to go...
We all have just one. Always love your mother, as you never know when she won’t be around anymore. “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible” Marion C Garrety. No matter the situation you find yourself in with your mother, Love Your Mother because you will...
Growing up as a child out of a brood of six children doesn’t sound easy. As an only child, it’s hard to comprehend having to contend with older siblings. Not to mention always being under constant pressure to do as well or better than them. I can’t imaging having to share my parent’s attention all...
What would you do if after giving birth to your second child, you realized that that was the worst decision you’ve ever made? This is the unfortunate reality of a woman who made the mistake of trying to please her family. This couple felt so pressured by family that they put baby up for adoption....
A romance was cut tragically short when the groom died four months before the wedding day. However, during a creative and heart-wrenching photoshoot, their photographer captured the spirit of love. Grab a few tissues before you see the results of this emotional shoot. A Sweet Love Story Evan Winner and Olivia Kunkler went on their...
Mommy burnout is real and, over the years, has finally received the attention it deserves from the scientific community. Burnout occurs when a person is in an extended state of emotional imbalance, and the stress overwhelms the person’s abilities to cope. Could massages be the answer? No, but they certainly don’t hurt. Life has its way...
Children can be seriously attention-seeking little creatures. The general perception is that all children love, and need love in a beautifully innocent and open kinda way. This couldn’t be more wrong! There are some children who have a different approach. The kids who need the most love, in particular, can be identified by the way...
When a couple gets married, the commitment they make is “‘till death do us part” – or, at least, that’s what it’s supposed to be. A study published in 2015, however, shows that “in sickness and in health” may not apply to everyone. They found that men are six times more likely to leave their...
It would be absurd if your optometrist decided to give you botox during an eye exam without asking your permission. It would be preposterous if your dermatologist pierced your ears during a routine checkup without asking you. Heck, it’s upsetting enough when your hairdresser trims more than the two and a half inches you’ve asked...
Do you remember your childhood best friend? Were you lucky enough to have more than one? It turns out the nature of your childhood friendships can have a pretty long-term impact. What’s even more fascinating is how your relationship with your parents lays the foundation for your friendships, and they can even be a potential cause of...
