AB Keith is an educator turned roadtripper who is currently teaching virtually while touring the USA. Her dream is to visit all the national parks and create a series of nonfiction children's books about NP adventures through the eyes of her dog, Backpack Benny.
Blended families can be a beautiful union. You’re basically taking two groups of people who dearly love each other and uniting them as one. But in order for a blended family to feel like one united ball of joy and love, everyone has to be on board… especially the parents. A dad on Reddit was […] More
Many people dream of spending their wedding day surrounded by friends and family. They look forward to celebrating and sharing the special moment alongside loved ones. Sometimes, however, regardless of relation, the happy couple agrees it’s best for an individual to sit the party out… even if everyone in the family doesn’t agree. A person […] More
For special occasions, people typically put a lot of thought into purchasing a gift to mark the milestone. Often times, we acknowledge that “it’s the thought that really counts.” And usually, it is. But what if the aforementioned “thought” that went into deciding on the perfect gift is perceived as haphazard or even odd by […] More
Being an aunt or uncle is one of life’s great joys. You get to have fun and spend time with kids you love, and then you get to send them home with their parents when you’re tired. Plus, your nieces and nephews love spending time with you because they get all the play with none […] More
Sometimes it feels like siblings were put on this earth for the sole purpose of embarrassing you. This is especially true during formative years. However, sometimes the embarrassment – humiliation even – is sibling adjacent, indirectly brought on by the way others perceive them. A teen on Reddit is experiencing all the above with his […] More
No one needs to be reminded that parenting is no easy undertaking. From the day they’re born, children require nonstop attention in each and every area of their lives. But a parent will always tell you the joy and love far outweigh the work. Of course, when the effort seems overwhelming, they could always just […] More
Whether we agree with them or not, everyone has their reasons for doing things the way they do. Regardless of how you feel or what you think is best, people are still going to have different beliefs and values than you. But should someone expect others to change their plans and/or be excluded from events […] More
We all have our “things” when it comes to food. Certain textures or smells or maybe even the memories of particular foods can trigger a repulsed reaction. Kids can be especially picky eaters, as well, but oftentimes parents can accommodate within reasonable boundaries to ensure their child still eats healthy while also catering to their […] More
Most parents want nothing more than for their children to grow up and find happiness, however that may be. Their happiness may lie in their profession, their passion or in a relationship. If the joy of their child’s life falls in the latter, though, it would be helpful if their partner was a joy for […] More
Nobody likes a thief. But a lunch thief? That feels personal. And a lunch thief taking the meal you prepared day after day for weeks on end is more than infuriating. How does one address the issue in the workplace, though? A person on Reddit reported one such “entitled thief” to HR, who did practically […] More
It’s an interesting situation when your parents re-enter the dating pool. It’s increasingly confusing when you’re an adult and you, too, become a part of the dating world. But just because you’re both in the pool doesn’t mean you need to wade in the same end. One person, however, found themselves in that uncomfortable situation […] More
It does not need to be stated that raising a child, especially a newborn, is an exhausting and all-consuming endeavor. Sometimes the task becomes even more daunting when both parents have responsibilities outside of the home. And sometimes one parent feels that they are pulling more weight than the other. In those cases, one might […] More
