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...
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes a time of celebration, joy, and indulgence. You’ve got your company holiday party and that of your partner. There are endless get-togethers with friends, family dinners, and other holiday-related events where you eat, drink, and be merry. While it can be a wonderful time...
It doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree, right? Unfortunately, Christmas trees aren’t always the best for the environment, and plastic and real both have their cons. This year, consider getting creative when decking your halls with succulent Christmas trees. Succulent Christmas Trees These beautiful decorations can be either small centerpieces or larger trees. They...
The coronavirus pandemic is certainly taking its toll. Many of us are beginning to resent the walls of our homes and apartments and are dreaming of getting away somewhere else. Of course, the ideal getaway spots during a pandemic are nature cabins – ones in remote areas where we can disconnect to reconnect and find...
Most people who have enough money to do so will donate to charitable causes here and there. Few do what one of the world’s greatest boxers of all time has done. Manny Pacquiao builds homes for the poor with the money from his winnings, bringing hope to an entire community. Manny Pacquiao Builds Homes for...
Kate Chacksfield was at a loss when her dog Ruby became rapidly sick in less than a week. She took Ruby to the vet, and wracked her brain to figure out the source of this sudden ailment, but came up with nothing. After Chacksfield paid almost $13,000 in medical bills, Ruby died. The cause of...
People make references to the month they were born in all the time to explain certain aspects of themselves. “I can’t stand the cold! I was born in July, I guess I’ll always be a summer baby at heart.” “If I had to choose snow or sand, I would always choose snow. I was born...
When musician Eric Clapton got the call that his four-year-old son had a fatal accident, he worked through his immense sadness by writing music. One of those songs, Tears in Heaven, became one of his all-time greatest hits. (1, 2, 3) One of the most horrific experiences a person can go through is the death...
Thailand authorities are warning tourists to stop riding elephants in their country as heart-wrenching images of the beaten animals exploded on Twitter. The caption was: “You can stop inhumanity tortured on elephants by stop riding an elephant!” The pictures in question are suspected to be from Phuket, one of the most popular vacation spots in...
Do you remember going through a “phase” when you were a kid? Maybe when you were two years old you developed an intense interest in trains, or maybe your sister was obsessed with the solar system. There are now a myriad of television shows out there, like the Ellen Degeneres Show, or Steve Harvey’s “Little...
As a parent, you are constantly on high alert for things or situations that could harm your child. You dutifully cut their food into small pieces so they don’t choke, put plugs in every light socket in the house, and you try to keep dangerous items out of reach. Sometimes, even when you do everything...
Your baby is constantly trying to communicate their needs and desires to you. Without the ability to speak, however, it can sometimes be difficult to understand your baby. For parents, determining whether their baby is hungry, uncomfortable, happy, or scared can often feel like a guessing game. Every baby is different, and will communicate with...
