Personal Growth + Development

 · 5 min read

Stop Shaming Parents for Not Having a Second Kid

Many of us don’t know it’s considered bad manners to ask a couple about their family planning business. It’s can offend the couple in question, even if you are close to them. It gets more astonishing when a mere acquaintance pops up and asks, “When are you having your second child? This little one needs […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 3 min read

Why People Who Share Post-Workout Selfies May Have Psychological Problems

A study by Brunel University shows that people who share what they eat and how intensely they exercise, are most likely to be narcissistic. There’s nothing quite like scrolling through social media to see today’s lineup of sweaty post-workout selfies and repetitive high-protein recipes. Why do people do this? Is the internet really dying to […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

How One Father Responded to His Son’s Down Syndrome Diagnosis

Many families learn they are expecting a child with Down syndrome before they’re born. Prenatal screening like ultrasounds, maternal serum tests, and blood tests can give a fairly accurate prediction (about 80% or more, depending on the test), while diagnostic tests such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling can provide a nearly 100% accurate prediction […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

Richard Pringle: The 10 Most Important Things I’ve Learned Since Losing My Son

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 […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 2 min read

Study Shows That Spanking Leads to Long-Term Harm on Children

The appropriateness of spanking as a parental disciplinary technique arouses passionate debate. But a new meta-analysis of five decades of research suggests that, in addition to the psychological effects on children, there may be a large price to pay for the parents. Measuring the effects of spanking has proven difficult, not only because so many people […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive a diagnosis based on their behavior: age-inappropriate fidgeting, inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and trouble sitting still and concentrating. However, according to new research presented in 2014 at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada, these behaviors may also be linked to childhood trauma. A research team analyzed data about […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

Psychological Art Test: First Thing You See Reveals Your Best Quality

Optical illusions are not only clever, but they are notorious for revealing certain personality traits! Look closely at the image below…the first object you see will reveal your best quality and what it can mean for you. Ready? Go! There’s a lot going on… we know. But it’ll be interesting to see where your subconscious […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

Your Sleeping Position Says A Surprising Amount About You

Have you ever wondered if the way you sleep could reveal something about your personality? While it might seem ridiculous, there’s a definite connection between our sleep positions and certain aspects of our character. Research conducted by sleep psychologists and experts sheds light on this exciting relationship and potentially shows how our subconscious minds manifest […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

How to Deal with Grief: Beautiful Advice from an Old Man

Anyone who has ever lost a dear friend knows the deep anguish that follows – it can be catastrophic. In times like that, people tend to speak too much or too little. However, it’s not necessarily about how much is said but what is said. Some of these may sound familiar… I am so sorry […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

9 Tips on How To Keep A Man Happy and Present

It can be incredibly frustrating dealing with the lack of commitment we women so often face from potential partners. Sure, not everyone is worth sticking around for, but when you find that special person, what can you do to keep the relationship strong? You should never have to compromise who you are, but there are […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

“Taking Facebook Quizzes Could Get Your Identity Stolen”-Police

Over a billion people on planet Earth use Facebook. It’s by far the most popular social network by the number of users it has. As is expected, not everyone on Facebook means good. There are a lot of hackers and cybercriminals who use Facebook and other social media platforms as their hunting ground. For this […]

The Hearty Soul

The Hearty Soul

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