In this age of instant information, it can be easy to forget about discretion. We are all accustomed to having a question, asking a machine, and getting an immediate answer. Whether that answer is accurate or not isn’t the point, the fact that we receive the information that’s important. Of course, people don’t work the […] More
The world has thankfully evolved beyond the outdated conventions of how a household is expected to be run. The husband should no longer be expected to be the sole breadwinner in a household, nor should the wife be expected to be the homebody who does all the cooking and cleaning. Unfortunately, likely owing to being […] More
Children are not easy. The bathing, feeding and rearing of children can be incredibly challenging. Not to mention the Naming. So, what happens when the parents-to-be not only can’t agree on a name, but one of the suggestions outright insults the other parent? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) T hrowawaytoisy […] More
People have very different views when it comes to disciplining children. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since “spare the rod and spoil the child”. But not all parents are as willing to have their children face any sort of consequences for misbehaving. Staying in the “kids will be kids” mindset. As a result, other […] More
Parents only want what they believe is best for their children. Even when their children don’t follow the path they hoped they might as adults, they still want to support them as best they can. However, even the most supportive parents must draw the line eventually, and force their children to figure some things out […] More
There are certainly numerous advantages to social media. Reconnecting with old friends, getting a sneak peak into the lives of our favorite celebrities, and not to mention catching upon the news, or learning new recipes or patterns. On the flip side, however, it can be exhausting to see people you barely know dominate your feed […] More
Not everyone is cut out to have children. Some become well aware of this from a young age, and make no plans to have children, and thus live the happy fulfilling life they always wanted. Others, however, might not discover this until after having one or multiple children. Though these parents likely still love their […] More
Vacations are a time to reset and recharge, and stop worrying about work or other annoyances for a week or so. Though when traveling with one’s family, vacations can often be anything but relaxing. Particularly when there are young children involved. Redditor Unusual_Squash9119 certainly had her hands full on a recent vacation with her five […] More
Not everyone needs to be friends with our neighbors. But since we will likely see them on a more than regular basis, should they reside down the hall or in the house next door, it’s always wise to at least be on friendly terms with them. And sometimes, the easiest way to do so is […] More
One should always try to remain on good terms with their ex-spouse following a divorce. Particularly if there are children involved. Even if there will always be a reminder of significant pain and sadness, which likely will never go away, staying on good terms will be hugely beneficial to the children, keeping a semblance of […] More
All young people begin to map out their lives as they enter adulthood. Meaning they hope to accomplish certain goals by a certain age, such as owning a home, getting married, and having children. Of course, virtually no one’s life plan matches exactly with the timeline they mapped out for themselves. But that doesn’t stop […] More
I have said it before, and I shall say it again: Children change everything. Postively, negatively and every way in-between. Children are engines of growth and that growth can ripple outward in all sorts of unexpected ways. So, what happens when the growth being fostered in the way that some think it should? That was […] More
