Parenting

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The Dangerous Pregnancy Condition More Women Should Know About

While there are many women who have experienced the epitome of a positive pregnancy, there are also many women who face complications, and just can’t wait for the fourth trimester. Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, it allows you to build a deeper connection with yourself, and with the life that is brewing. During this time, […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 7 min read

10 Reasons Why a Hot-Mess Mom Is the Best Friend Everyone Needs

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 […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Addiction is a family disease

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 […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Why Parents Are No Longer Forcing Their Kids to Hug Anyone

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, […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Orbital Cellulitis: How a Cruise Left a 15-Year-Old Blind in One Eye

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 […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

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The Scary Truth About How Technology is Harming Our Children’s Mental Health

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, […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Man Wakes from 12-Year Coma After Mother, 75, Nursed Him Day and Night

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, […]

Jordan Nisbet

Jordan Nisbet

Writer at the Hearty Soul

 · 4 min read

Watch a mother reunite with her deceased child in VR

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 […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Childhood trauma leaves scars that are genetic, not just emotional, study affirms

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 […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team