Parenting

 · 3 min read

Mechanic Dad Transforms a Tool Cart into a Diaper Changing Station for His Newborn Twins

A car-loving dad, David Pike, 44, has been praised for converting a tool cart into a changing station for his twin daughters. The father of four, who is from Detroit has changed the game completely with this incredible and innovative diaper changing table. It’s multi-purpose and budget-friendly too, assuming you’d need a tool cart someday […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 9 min read

The Narcissistic Mother: One of the Most Frightening of All Personalities

For most of us, the first interaction we experience in our lives is with our mothers. It is through her nurturing, support, love, and attention that we first begin to develop a sense of self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional intelligence. But having narcissistic parents can interrupt that personal development in a bad way. A strong […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

‘You hold on tight. Somehow 20 years isn’t enough. When it’s time for them to go, it all hits you like a ton of bricks.’: Mom of teens urges us to ‘soak it all in’ during younger parenting years

When our children are babies, we wish they were old enough to sleep through the whole night. When they are toddlers, we wish they were old enough to stop throwing tantrums. When they are elementary school kids, we wish they were old enough to stop picking fights with their siblings. When they are teenagers, we […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 6 min read

Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy, and Lazy

Do you have a child or teenager who always seems “on edge”, or who can erupt into a complete rage at any given moment? Or is your kid kind of depressed, apathetic, or has deflated into a constant mood of being dull and uninterested? Your first instinct might be to jump into diagnosis-mode and try […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

“My Dad Still Mows My Mom’s Lawn – Even Though They’ve Been Divorced for 28 Years.”

Divorce is a difficult and draining phase of life for anyone to pass through, but what’s even harder is learning to co-parent amicably after separating. The transition from couple to divorced co-parents is not always as seamless as we assume it to be.  Endless negotiations, mediation, blurred lines about the future of the children and […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Here’s to all the step-dads that show up

The classic American family is no longer “a mother, a father, two kids, and a dog” as the divorce rates skyrocket in recent years. According to the Bureau of Census, one out of every marriage ends in divorce, with the average American marriage lasting for only seven years. Out of all of these separated couples, […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

Bilingual Babies are Smarter

For years, people worried that speaking to babies in more than one language would cause confusion and a delay in language development. Now we know that couldn’t be further from the truth: babies raised in two (or more!) languages have a higher rate of cognitive development. Essentially, bilingual babies are smarter. Babies can be bilingual? […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

Scientists Invent an Artificial Leaf to Suck CO2 Out Of the Atmosphere and Produce Clean Fuel

Carbon dioxide (CO2), as many know, is one of the primary gases contributing to the global warming crises [1]. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that absorbs heat and releases it slowly over time. Naturally, the greenhouse effect is necessary because, without it, the temperature of the earth would probably be far below the freezing point. […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Simple Toys May Be The Best Kind For Your Child’s Development

As the spooky season ends, the holiday season begins. For people on top of their game, that means they start of gift shopping. If you’re shopping for kids or a parent in general, this new report from the American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) will help your decision on what present is most beneficial for the […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 3 min read

Dollywood Theme Park in Tennessee Has a Calming Room to Entertain Autistic Kids Dealing with Sensory Overloads

For kids with autism, the world can be perceived as a scary and overwhelming place. A fun-filled park with various attractions could be a bit too much for a kid who suffers from sensory overload as a result of autism. Flashing lights, loud sounds, sudden outbursts, extreme colors, funny smells, and certain rides can make […]

Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Why We Shouldn’t Force Our Kids to Have Relationships With Emotionally Abusive Relatives

It’s likely that we would all imagine that grandmothers are obligated to love their grandchildren. However, Jazmine isn’t the first to comment on how one of her grandmothers was undoubtedly partial to her youngest brother.  She recalls this realization to be glaring, loud and hurtful throughout her childhood.  Before a child is even able to […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 5 min read

Phone Explodes Killing Teen As She Sleeps

‘Dying in one’s sleep’ is often thought of as the most peaceful way to pass, if there is such a thing. Sadly, this was not the case for fourteen-year-old Alua Asetkyzy Abzalbek from Bastobe, Kazakhstan. The teenager went to bed with her phone on her pillow, listening to music while she fell asleep. The phone […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate