The human body is truly amazing. Did you know that when we’re born, we have around 300 bones, yet by the time we grow up, some of them fuse together and we’re left with only about 206? What’s more, human bones are incredibly strong. You may have heard that they’re stronger than steel, but did … Read more
It’s my party, and I’ll cry if I want to! And if I want to eat ice cream, I’ll do that too! But unfortunately for one sixteen-year-old, her birthday dessert ended up floating in a pool before she could get it into her stomach. After her daughter’s birthday party devolved into a day full of … Read more
Getting a sentimental tattoo has its drawbacks, but by and large, it’s understandable why someone might want to do it. But, as it turns out, sometimes the symbols, images and names that mean one thing to us, can mean something entirely different to, say, a partner, so navigating these questions can make or break a … Read more
There are many reasons why a birth mother might choose not to keep her baby. Finances, age, the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, the dynamics of her relationship with the father, mental health or physical health issues are just a few. According to the United Nations, an estimated 260,000 adoptions take place worldwide every year. Some … Read more
While working overtime isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, we all do it at some point, whether it’s because the job demands it, the pay makes it worth it, or you simply have a good working relationship with your team. Whatever the reason, you’d at least expect some fairness and understanding when it comes to those … Read more
Leticia Paul, a 22-year-old law graduate from Lontras, Brazil, has passed away under harrowing and unexpected circumstances in less than 24 hours after undergoing a routine CT scan: a medical procedure she had previously undergone without any complications. This time, however, the outcome was catastrophic, as the procedure caused her to have a lethal allergic … Read more
Most men typically give great importance to witnessing the birth of their first child. It’s a profoundly emotional experience in which fathers begin to form a bond with their son or daughter. This man, however, seemed to care more about the emotional well-being of a female friend/former romantic partner than being with his wife, who … Read more
If parenting is a marathon, then stepparenting is probably like doing it barefoot, uphill, during a hurricane, while someone critiques your form. Anyone who’s ever been part of a blended family knows that it comes with its own dynamic. Now imagine trying to juggle toddlers, stepkids, ex-spouses, and a sister-in-law who seems to have an … Read more
The problem of difficult relationships between parents and children – especially teen kids – is as old as the world, and no social evolution of our society can actually change anything here. Decades will pass, we will fly to Mars and Jupiter, we’ll be probably able to teleport … and parents, like in the old … Read more
