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
Naming your child can be fairly simple if your family follows a set tradition that you agree with. Or it can be very complicated if you disagree with your family tradition or with your partner. If both parents find a name they like, all the drama is over though. Right? A teen whose parents are […] More
While some people are lucky enough to say they went through an “amicable divorce”, the process nonetheless takes an emotional toll. Not only on the couple in question but also on everyone close to them. Particularly their children. Far too often, when divorcing parents begin custody arrangements, they seldom consider the best interests of their […] More
It’s been said time and time again that being a grandparent is considered one of life’s greatest joys. When a person becomes a grandparent, it’s like they’re new parents all over but only experience the highs: the hugs, the cuddles, the spoiling, the laughing. Parents can handle the rest. But sometimes grandparents just aren’t the […] More
Back in the day, the SATs were a two part timed exam with a single math section—which didn’t allow the use of anything but scratch paper that was provided on site—and a verbal section. 1600 was a perfect score. Now the verbal section has been split into entirely independent “Evidence-Based Reading” and “Writing” sections and […] More
What keeps a relationship beneficial for the people involved is compatibility, with shared interests but with enough differences in taste to ensure things remain interesting. A guy who is a huge fan of a niche genre of entertainment and media was one of the things he and his girlfriend didn’t enjoy together. When this created […] More
Losing a child is the worst thing imaginable for parents, and it is not up to others to try and convince them the grief will end. Those who experienced such an unimaginable heartbreak process grief differently, and compassion from family members and friends can go a long way. One teen, however, had a difficult time […] More
Unplanned pregnancies happen. They just do; it’s a fact of life. Many times, but certainly not always, the future mother wants the child’s father to “step up” to the plate and help raise the child. And either the father obliges or he doesn’t. But what happens if his long-time crush is the one carrying the […] More
Parentification is getting more notice in the wake of reality TV shows featuring large families where the older siblings take on the parenting role for their younger siblings. Parentification—also referred to as parent-child role reversal—is when a child is expected to take on responsibilities that are usually reserved for adults, such as providing emotional or […] More
When people receive gifts for any occasion, the first instinct is to tear apart the beautifully wrapped gift to avoid further suspending what surprise is in store. But one man found it peculiar that his girlfriend, who received a boujee present from his parents, delayed the suspense for personal reasons. The situation made him impatient […] More
When our family asks us to do them a favor, it’s usually in our second nature to say yes. When they expect a favor from us, however, things become a little more complicated. Naturally, should a very serious situation arise, we will likely drop everything we’re doing and get right to helping. But when they […] More
Planning a big wedding is a major undertaking that some people spend over a year planning. Who’s coming and where they’ll sit is just part of the logistics for the big day. So, any last-minute changes are not welcome. A woman whose brother tried to sneak in a last-minute plus-one the day before the wedding […] More
