Raising mentally resilient kids makes them better prepared to tackle problems on their own. In fact, studies have found that they’re more likely to be engaged in school and in their future jobs. However, parenting is hard work and sometimes even good intentions don’t guarantee the best outcomes. Not to mention moms and dads who … Read more

Parents always have plenty of rules that their kids might not necessarily agree with when they’re living under the same roof. Curfew at 10pm? You just don’t understand me, Mom! And while it’s perfectly fine for parents to enforce rules among their children, no matter how unpopular they may be, they have to be careful … Read more

I believe most of us in our childhood have heard the phrase ‘When you have your own kids, you will understand’ from our moms. We didn’t really pay much attention to it then, because it was probably said during some argument and as kids, we don’t really listen that much to what parents have to … Read more

People get sacked for all kinds of reasons: poor performance, lateness, violation of policies, ethical breaches, whatever. But have you ever thought about the record time some folks were shown the door? “What’s the fastest way you’ve ever seen a new coworker get fired?” – this netizen took to one of Reddit’s favorite communities, inviting … Read more

There are few things more painful than realizing this is the end of a relationship you hoped would last. And even though the “it’s over” moment can be heartbreaking, sometimes there’s no other choice but to end things. Especially when your partner clearly doesn’t care about you anymore; if they ever did in the first … Read more

Summer is a wonderful time to be outside. But when Reddit user SpookyGirl0123 tried to wind down in her backyard, she was disturbed by her neighbors’ kids. And it wasn’t a one-time thing, either. The three siblings would constantly annoy the living hell out of everyone in the area. Even worse, their parents refused to … Read more

“You would not believe what I’ve been through tonight,” Mr. Potato Head cries to Woody and the other toys in Toy Story 3, recounting his ‘survival’ through the frenzy of chaotic toddlers. As we all know, kids can be quite a handful, and if toys could talk, their stories would probably echo the experiences of … Read more

Do you know what is most important for a successful business? Yes, any business coach will be happy to tell you: entrepreneurial talent, some unique combination of hard and soft skills, the ability to not give in to difficulties, delegate authority and negotiate… You can collect a whole list of points, but one, perhaps the … Read more

Getting someone a present can quickly turn into a huge headache. But don’t worry. The fact that you don’t know what they want or need is not enough to make you a lousy friend or cousin. Nor does it mean that your brain has been fried from too much work. Maybe you’ve just fallen behind … Read more

If you’re looking to express yourself through some permanent artwork etched onto your skin, allow me to suggest that you first consider how you’ll feel about the piece in ten years. How will your parents feel about it? What might your colleagues think? Will your children appreciate it? While I’m usually an advocate for not … Read more