Parents… your children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for knowing that you cherished them. [1] Parents around the world share this sentiment and yet, it’s still so easy to get caught up in life’s trivialities. Deadlines, chores, work, extracurricular activities… all the things that parents allow to take the...
There is nothing light-hearted about a loved one succumbing to cancer, and no family can prepare for the heartbreak that follows, especially when that person is their own child. But one 5-year-old boy’s creative obituary managed to help his parents cope with the difficulty of losing him and provided some comedic relief during a very...
Childbirth is no laughing matter and is one of the most painful experiences any woman could endure. However, some moms have an easier time compared to others. Can you imagine giving birth to a baby that’s almost 20lbs? That’s essentially the same as giving birth to a sledgehammer. Over the years, some of the most...
When we think of life skills, mechanics isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind, despite it being essential. In 2018, there were about 227.5 million licensed drivers in the U.S. [1] Despite driving and often owning a vehicle, many people don’t have the basic know-how for their cars. They could easily find themselves stuck by...
One of the greatest tragedies that befall children in the foster care system is sibling separation. In many cases, brothers and sisters go to separate homes, and sometimes don’t see each other for years. One man couldn’t stand that thought, so the single dad adopted five siblings. The Single Dad Who Adopted Five Siblings In...
Women are incredible beings, capable of doing some unthinkable yet impressive things. For example, a woman performed her own c-section in 2004, and somehow, both she and the baby survived. Performing a C-Section at Home In 2004, a 40-year-old woman performed a c-section on herself, delivering her baby alone, before being transferred to a hospital...
Drug addictions are truly devastating, as they are powerful enough to take over a person’s life entirely. Substances such as meth and heroin have a way of totally encompassing the lives of those who use them. There are very few addicts who are able to hold their lives together for long, as each hit brings...
Patricia Williams talks about her experiences having two amazing babies born with albinism. In a post published on the blog, she first talked about her second baby Redd, and how at the time she knew nothing about albinism. When her baby was handed to her, she was thrilled at his sparkly white hair and lovely...
Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. She can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious with so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be. For this reason, there are some truths we should tell our daughters to help them grow into strong, confident...
If parenting was an Olympic sport, Esther Wojcicki would be a contender for a gold medal. She has raised three successful daughters- Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Janet is a professor of pediatrics, and Anne is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe. Her daughters’ success has placed her among the ranks of “famous moms”,...
Many dads are very involved throughout their partner’s pregnancy, in weekly childbirth classes couples can go over the stages of labour, birthing positions and breathing techniques. While the mom-to-be is rolling around on the yoga ball, her partner may be behind her learning how to perform a pelvic massage. There are plenty of involved dads...
Life is full of defining moments. Moments that leave an imprint on your memory and change you forever. Few moments are as life-altering, though, as the moment you become a mother for the first time. Seemingly overnight, your life is completely turned upside down. Every minute of your day revolves around this tiny life that...
