There is no such thing as being a ‘perfect’ parent—it’s human to make mistakes. However, some decisions and parenting methods have a far more negative impact than others. And if those mistakes occur frequently enough and pile up, you might hear folks whispering about what a bad parent someone is. Unfortunately, in some cases, that … Read more
“In a world where only the strong survive, only the strong survive,” — Starship Amazing. Despite the comical nature of the song title by the chiptune synthpop duo from Anchorage, Alaska, you can’t but see the truth in it. Living entails a lot of struggle in order to survive. And it doesn’t matter where you … Read more
As someone who has a brain that’s all about structure, order, and, really, any other aspect pertaining to having a stick up your canal, being confused is one of the most irksome experiences for me. Much of it has to do with the fact that the confusion might transcend the corporeal boundaries of my mind … Read more
64Kviews What started as a temporary shelter for a pregnant pit bull turned into a heartwarming story that changed the lives of Bobby Keane and his wife Danni from Maryland forever. Two littermates, named Norman and Annabelle, were permanently adopted by the couple. While Norman is the family’s goofball, Annabelle is very reserved. However, it … Read more
Some say opposites attract, but certain differences can stand in the way of a couple’s relationship or even end it in the long run. Redditor u/PositivePercy0991 could no longer deal with his girlfriend’s negative ways and her sense of humor. The woman’s sarcastic wit was something others seemingly enjoyed, but it pushed her partner further … Read more
There are many posts and even books telling you how glorious and fulfilling it is raising children. The reality is, though, that you’re often being vomited on, you have literally zero spare time, dragging insomnia, and we’re the ones that absolutely sympathize with you. While producing a decent human being from scratch is nothing short … Read more
Babysitting may be one of the most rewarding and fun jobs for teens out there, but looking after the little ones is no walk in the park (and even that can be a challenge!) It comes with a lengthy set of rules, pressure from parents, and a long journey ahead before moms and dads entrust … Read more
The age of the internet has brought with it a host of scams, rip-offs, and fake products that make snake oil salespeople of the past look like saints. But the silver lining is that we are developing a thicker and thicker skin to their methods, with the result that we often misidentify real products as … Read more
When it comes to a promotion, any offer sounds like a good offer, right? Who wouldn’t want to move up the corporate ladder? Well, as Reddit user PoliticalAnalysis‘s example shows, not all of them are no-brainers. In a post on the famous subreddit r/antiwork where people often vent about their jobs, they explained that at … Read more
If all of the heatwaves and forest fires haven’t yet made it clear—the summer this year was an extreme one… just like the ones before it. And unless you’ve been living under an especially cool rock, you probably spent a lot of time making sure you’re drinking enough water, lounging in the shade, and praying … Read more