The practices and norms around raising kids change over time, with each generation of parents redefining the classic role. These shifts take place due to a number of factors, including new research, technologies, or the desire to “do it differently than our old folks did.” But that doesn’t mean that all of them are automatically … Read more
Choosing an outfit for a wedding can be quite a headache, especially considering the dos and don’ts of wedding attire: no white, unless told otherwise, typically no bright colors, and so on. Such restrictions put a cloud over this redditor’s wedding, as his brother wanted to wear a rainbow-colored tux to the wedding. The groom-to-be … Read more
At this point, we don’t think any convincing is really necessary in terms of funny memes. They’re memes. They’re funny. Yes, you deserve to indulge in some. Take a friend with you. Incidentally, there’s an Instagram page that dishes out chucklesome and relatable bits of internet content to waste everyone’s time because of course you … Read more
According to Tim Antoniuk, an Associate Professor of Design Studies at the University of Alberta, we can all intuitively sense what good design is and isn’t. “Quite often, this relates to ergonomics and the usability or functionality of the products and services and systems,” he told We in one interview. For Antoniuk, good design is … Read more
Most of us keep our heads down and mind our own business while commuting via public transportation. I’m often staring out the window daydreaming or watching videos on my cell phone, and the only time I interact with anyone else on the bus is when I offer up a seat to someone who might need … Read more
Sometimes, it’s easy for us to forget that social media isn’t the same as reality. But it’s incredibly important to remember that what we see on our screens can often be an altered, upgraded, and airbrushed version of what’s really out there. If we realize it’s partly an illusion, we won’t feel so bad when … Read more
What separates an adult from a child? There are a lot of criteria, but one of the most important, not so much dependent on exact age, is the ability to take responsibility and set priorities properly. A little child, standing in front of something that they really desire, is ready to give up everything just … Read more
The Internet can be a great place to learn new things. And it’s not only for learning fascinating facts. In some online groups, folks share advice about simple everyday things that other people might not know about. Curious to learn why your postman might put a dryer sheet in your mailbox? This subreddit’s got you! … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat—parenting is incredibly hard and it’s full of challenging surprises. So we try our best not to judge parents for small mistakes. Everyone makes them after all. However…, some folks raise their kids in such a bizarre and unusual way that it’s making us consider whether someone … Read more
Most would probably agree that supporting your family members is important. But if whatever they’re trying to do is really not going well for them, where do we draw the line between staying supportive and telling them how it really is? As one Redditor recently shared, sometimes, this type of dilemma may not have a … Read more