The transition from child to adult is immediate for some as they move out of their parents home after reaching the age of majority with no plans to return. But for children who seek further education, the independence of adulthood is often partial. During the academic year, they may live physically and financially independent of […] More
With the passage of time, we sometimes don’t see people who were once dear friends as often as we like. That is if we don’t lose contact with them altogether. However, some people have friends or friend groups that, come hell or high water, vow that they will always be there for one another. While […] More
Being a working parent comes with many challenges. The biggest challenge often is that they don’t get to see their children nearly as often as they would like. As a result, many working parents go to great lengths to put aside time that is strictly devoted to their children and their family and always make […] More
Among the many things in our lives, we have no control over, initially at least, are our names. Of course, when we reach adulthood, no one can stop us from legally changing our name to whatever we want. But even if your given name is always what will appear on official documents, such as your […] More
Strange as it may sound, there is very little that is harder to come by than a good night’s sleep. Falling asleep can be an insurmountable challenge for some people, that no amount of sheep counted can help. While others have no trouble falling asleep, but are met with several obstacles, up to and including […] More
For all the joy and excitement that pregnancy brings, it comes with many challenges. As pregnant women are carrying a growing baby for nine months, their bodies will undergo significant change, often accompanied by nausea, exhaustion, and morning sickness. In addition, it’s very easy for pregnant women to think that anything that feels even slightly […] More
Sharing an apartment with a roommate can be a challenge. In addition to sharing common living spaces and doing their share of chores and grocery shopping, there’s also the issue of being courteous to each other when sleeping schedules don’t align. Things also get a little complicated when one roommate begins to bring their significant […] More
Group vacations always seem like they’re going to be fun in the planning stages. But when the big trip finally happens, it isn’t always as fun as everyone hopes it will be. One person may want to waterski while others snorkel, some people are early risers who want to get a head start on the […] More
A lot of thought goes into choosing a name for one’s child. All parents come up with a preliminary list, before narrowing it down to a name both parents find suitable. But that chosen name might go out the window when they meet their child, as they might decide their personality is more becoming of […] More
Surprises are always something of a gamble. For the most part, surprising friends and family with a special treat or celebration is always planned with the intent of pleasing them. Yet one can never be too sure how they’ll react. While most people are touched and overwhelmed by the gesture, others might be somewhat less […] More
All parents want to be a positive influence on their children. As a result, they are often more cognizant of certain behavior, and will avoid it in hopes that their child might pick up such habits. It’s also fairly easy for parents to take responsibility for any unruly behavior exhibited by their children. Or, perhaps […] More
Every now and again, who hasn’t allowed a friend or loved one to spend the night on their couch? Sometimes a friend might be in town for just a night and needs a place to crash, maybe a friend had you had for dinner lost track of time, or had a little too much to […] More
