She runs herself ragged every day trying to shuttle between getting the kids ready for school, preparing their lunch, serving them breakfast, getting ready for work, school runs, and actually gets to work looking decent. A ‘ hot-mess’ mom is one who never really figures out motherhood, but she can also be the best mother...

If you are a parent, then chances are you’ve heard of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. This is a viral, contagious infection that is common among children. What exactly is it, though? Is it avoidable? What signs should you watch out for? If your child does contract it, what should you do about it? Let’s get to the...

Addiction is a family disease. People wonder about addicts. “Why did they start?” “Why can’t they just stop?” “Can’t they see what they are doing to themselves?” The focus is on the disease and the victim, without much thought to those suffering behind the scenes, namely, the family. Whenever there’s an addict in the immediate...

As a child walking into a family function, did you have parents who would tell you to hug every relative in the room before being allowed to run off and play with the other kids your age? Did you ever make sure your kids hugged family members or friends when you all got together? Well,...

What was supposed to be a 10-day holiday cruise to New Zealand quickly backfired when an Australian teenager contracted a sudden sinus infection. The Moment Riley Adams’ Life Changed When 15-year-old Riley Adams from Brisbane, Australia went to sleep on a family cruise one night with a headache. But the next morning, he woke up...

The world many parents grew up in is vastly different than the one they are raising kids in today. Back then gadgets were limited, but now everyone has a screen in their pocket, including young children. We know social media could have toxic effects on adults, but the effects on children could be even worse.  Jean Twenge,...

Most people consider giving birth to one healthy baby a miracle. Imagine, then, giving birth to not one, not two, but five babies all at once. Alexandra Kinova did exactly that, when she became the first woman to give birth to quintuplets in the history of the Czech Republic. Quintuplets in the Czech Republic 23-year-old...

Let’s a take a moment and try defining the word “mother.” It seems impossible to whittle the definition down to one word or phrase. Being a mother means so much more than someone who gives birth to children. There are countless feelings and behaviors and sacrifices that go into motherhood. American novelist, essayist and poet,...

The popularity of Virtual Reality (VR) has been advancing at a rapid rate. Across the world, the VR market volume is expected to reach nearly 98 and a half million in sales by 2023, with China leading the way in terms of population penetration [1]. Of course, VR as an immersive video game experience can...

Psychologists have known for years that childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s mental health. People who live through violent or tragic life circumstances at an early age have a greater risk for developing psychiatric disorders later in life. New research has shown, however, that this impact may be deeper than psychologists...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives. It has changed the way we do run-of-the-mill errands like picking up groceries. It has changed the way our kids go to school. It has changed the way we work, the way we socialize, and the way we celebrate special occasions like birthdays. Perhaps one...

Marlene and David were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting. For the next nine months, they attended the necessary doctor and ultrasound appointments and were reassured that the baby would be healthy. It seemed like smooth sailing for the new parents. When the big day came, the sad truth was revealed: the baby...