Setting boundaries and doling out punishments is part of the parenting experience. In the younger years, statistically, this isn’t going to go over well. There will be yelling and drama. And sometimes the parent is in the wrong. It’s all a chess match. Redditor Then-Imagination-683 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So […] More
Weddings can be very expensive. Often, this because the whole wedding industrial complex is a billion-dollar empire built on dreams of perfection. Sometimes, that perfection has a price tag that is a little too high for people participating in the event. Brides and grooms often have special requests that loved ones just can’t swing. This […] More
It’s not uncommon for newlyweds-to-be to make certain requests of everyone who is attending their nuptials. There can be particular aspects they feel are imperative to the success of their event. Often there is the choice of choosing a child-free experience. A dress code is quite common. And who does and does not get a […] More
Finding hair in a restaurant prepared meal is a common complaint and fictional plot device. But is human hair inherently dangerous in food? Human hair in food can be a health hazard because of: Pathogens: hair can carry bacteria like Staphylococcus or E. coli, which can cause foodborne illness Physical harm: swallowing hair can puncture […] More
For many people, physical touch is their way of showing affection to those closest to them. What they might not anticipate, however, is their nearest and dearest may not be especially eager to be touched. A recent Redditor had a friend who loved to touch and play with her hair. Something the original poster (OP) […] More
To many people, hair is everything. How a person wears their hair can be a statement of their personal self-expression. Hair fashion and hair care can be very sensitive topics to discuss. Everybody’s hair is different. So, trying to question another person’s hair may lead to tense situations. Redditor ManDingoNuts wanted to discuss his experience […] More
I inherited my Mother’s thick, curly Haudenosaunee/Metís hair. I learned years ago it’s going to do whatever it wants. Maintenance and styling involve washing and combing. It’s not worth my time to fight with it. But some people require a flawless appearance before they go out in public. A fed up fiancé turned to the […] More
Many people believe that all bullying is a form of assault. Of course, all blatant assault is assault. But there are still some people who don’t take bullying very seriously. So many parents believe that their children could never be capable of such things. And so many schools are still giving lackadaisical responses. That’s why […] More
Different hair textures require different care techniques. As an Indigenous North American woman with 3A curls of thick, blue-black hair, I’m sympathetic to people with 3B+ curls. Even for me, the usual lather, rinse, and repeat doesn’t produce the same results as people with less curl and finer hair. A mom of a mixed race […] More
Cancer sucks. It has ruined far too many lives. Who isn’t counting the days until there is a cure? People run marathons and donate time and money to support the ‘cure cancer’ causes. There are so many ways to help the fight. But some ways may not feel like the best option for everyone. Redditor […] More
Everyone wants their wedding day to go perfectly. Even though all soon-to-be brides and grooms are well aware that it’s almost inevitable that one element of their wedding will not go entirely as planned. While most people take this in stride, knowing that the most important element of their wedding is that they are marrying […] More
Something no parent is entirely prepared for is having a child with interests and ideas completely different than their own. More often than not, however, children find themselves discovering who they are, which doesn’t always align with the sort of lifestyle they were brought up in. Even if it takes some getting used to, parents […] More
