Kids are cute, but kids are stressful! Whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver or even camp counselor, you are no stranger to the stresses of taking care of children. Even though this stress is shared by people around the world, for some weird reason, they still find themselves comparing who is more stressed or who...

Vaping has gained immense popularity in recent years as an alternative to smoking, with many people turning to e-cigarettes to quit their tobacco habit. While vaping may be perceived as a safer option, concerns have been raised about the rising number of children and young adults becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping. Doctors and Psychologists...

Do you remember your childhood best friend? Were you lucky enough to have more than one? It turns out the nature of your childhood friendships can have a pretty long-term impact. What’s even more fascinating is how your relationship with your parents lay the foundation for your friendships, and they can even be a potential...

If you’ve ever been a soon-to-be parent, you’ve likely wondered what your child will look like. Will they have your partner’s blue eyes? Or how about your thick, curly hair? Will they inherit your in-law’s height, or be short like your family? What your child will look like all comes down to genes. While we...

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,...

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...