Beginning a new job is always an adjustment. Especially if you’re the new boss. Despite being the one “in charge,” it’s still important to ensure you have your colleagues’ respect and attention. Not necessarily needing to be best friends with them outside of work, but at the very least knowing you can trust them with […] More
Content Warning: Food Allergy, Food Sensitivity, Anaphylaxis For those of us who have shared space with a roommate, partner, or annoying sibling, we should all be able to agree about one thing: there’s nothing more annoying than when they steal something from us. Food seems to be especially frustrating, because they have to open the […] More
Being a role model for a child isn’t always easy. There are so many pratfalls in life for people to get tripped up on. Children learn by example, but they also learn by being explicitly told what is right and wrong. Adults are going to make mistakes and mistakes can be explained in learning lessons. […] More
Bringing a new baby home comes with endless joy for new parents. As well as an almost equal amount of stress and worry. As babies are gentle, delicate, and completely helpless, just about every new parent fears that just about anything could harm them. Of course, some parents are a bit more relaxed about these […] More
A household runs best if everyone makes at least one small contribution towards it. Even if it’s something they don’t normally like to do, putting in even the tiniest effort can end up making a huge difference. Of course, sometimes we may find ourselves truly unable to help for a multitude of reasons. While most […] More
There are few things children want to hear less than being told their parents are getting a divorce. Devastating as this news is, some children are at least lucky that even though their parents no longer share a home, they are still showered with love and support from both parents. Some children don’t take the […] More
For many parents, pregnancy can be a beautiful time in life. Feeling the baby kick and bonding with a new human on the way is a wonderful experience. An experience most partners not doing the actual birthing try not to miss. For the partner doing the birthing, support is everything. So much can go wrong. […] More
Content Warning: Pregnancy Complications, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Surrogacy The common milestones of growing up, like getting married, buying a house, and raising a family, are often used as measures of “success” and “happiness.” But someone’s desire to “succeed” at these milestones should not come at the expense of someone else’s health and wellness, pointed out the […] More
There are countless ways to have fun, but it’s pretty common for people to occasionally involve alcohol in the fun. But that’s generally not advised when surrounded with coworkers, even if it’s off the clock, cringed the people in the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor Not_What_I_Meant0000 noticed a coworker drinking a lot during a […] More
It’s generally always a good idea to ask permission to borrow or take something that doesn’t belong to us. Sometimes, we might feel comfortable enough with another individual, and we feel like asking their permission isn’t necessary. That is not for us to assume, however, as chances are they feel quite differently. And will probably […] More
Not everyone knows how to be “neighborly.” Keeping the peace can become a difficult process when specific issues arise. Not every neighbor plays nice. This type of behavior can breed a very stressful living environment. Redditor carplast wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I […] More
Home security is a priority for many. Being vulnerable to the outside world in the dark of night does not lay the foundation for peaceful sleep. The home security business is a billion-dollar industry. So there are lots of ways to keep a home and its inhabitants safe. Surprisingly, that can be an issue for […] More
