By now, you have likely seen or heard about the popular 2009 horror movie Orphan, and if you haven’t, it goes something like this: a couple adopts a lovely little girl who turns out to be a full-grown sociopathic adult who wants to kill them. What many people may not know is that a real-life … Read more
I am a full-time professional illustrator who has created 45 picture books for children. In 2016, I wrote a book called “Monsters Go Night-Night” in which all the character designs were based on monster drawings my 5-year-old son Elijah had made. To celebrate the book’s release, I invited artists to redraw those same 7 original … Read more
Screens and the internet are everywhere these days, and most of us are spending way too much time with them. But it’s not just about reigning in our own habits. What also matters is raising our kids to have a healthy connection with technology. Sending your child, who’s just 11 months old, into daycare with … Read more
It’s no big secret that life is an incredibly tricky thing. However, before you berate yourself for failing one more time, remember that it’s like that for everyone: Hollywood A-listers, world-class scientists, Instagram influencers who fly to the Seychelles every other weekend, your mom, and even your elderly neighbor who seems so content all the … Read more
Some employees take their job and accountability seriously, which is why they often go the extra mile at work. But others might not care about their responsibilities as much. This redditor was one of the former types of employees, going above and beyond what was asked. Among other things, she was responsible for taking notes … Read more
When people find out their partner has cheated on them, one of the first things they usually jump to is getting revenge. Well, that’s actually not as helpful as it may sound and may even make things even worse. But, while there are plenty of stories about breaking cars or burning the cheating partner’s things, … Read more
Going on vacation with your family can be heaven or hell, depending on a multitude of factors. Some folks are grouches, others are a heck of a lot of fun. But if you are unfortunate enough to be in the former category, you have perhaps fantasized about just leaving them at the airport. A woman … Read more
What’s more adorable than a puppy? A puppy in a uniform, of course! And it’s not for Halloween that the cute puppers on this list dressed up for. These are serious officers-in-training. Sure, their attempts to look cool and tough now might only come across as adorable, but one day they will look and be … Read more
Unfortunately, not all Eureka moments in life relate to positive realizations. Sometimes they lead one to awakenings that can hurt them immensely, such as learning that a person they considered a friend is not actually worthy of the title. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed such moments. They shared stories ranging from infuriating … Read more
If you’ve ever been to a nightclub, you know what chaos it can be. While some people don’t particularly enjoy loud music, crazy dancing and one too many cocktails, many clubgoers live for the night! The beauty of nightclubbing partly has to do with letting your hair down and setting all the problems from the … Read more