13 Terrible Parenting Habits That Make Us All Look Bad

13 Terrible Parenting Habits That Make Us All Look Bad

As parents, we often strive to do our best in raising our children. We want them to be happy, successful, and well-adjusted individuals. However, sometimes, we may develop bad parenting habits that can negatively impact a child’s development. Before we realize it, these habits can become ingrained in our parenting style and affect our children’s…

16 Funny Ways People Desperately Avoid Awkward Social Interactions

16 Funny Ways People Desperately Avoid Awkward Social Interactions

In some instances, avoiding certain people is not just for introverts—whether it’s an ex, a nosy neighbor, an awkward coworker, or someone who doesn’t know when to stop talking. While human interaction can be enriching, there are occasions when certain individuals prove to be more exasperating than enjoyable. People will go to great lengths to…

18 Signs a Partner Was Raised by a Toxic Mom 

18 Signs a Partner Was Raised by a Toxic Mom 

Have you spotted certain behaviors in your partner that make you question their upbringing? Growing up with a toxic parent, especially a mother, can have significant effects on how someone deals with relationships.  The damage from a tough upbringing isn’t always visible. But you can pick up on clues that your partner had a toxic…

11 Endearing Alternatives to “Grandma” and “Grandpa”

11 Endearing Alternatives to “Grandma” and “Grandpa”

Are you in the grandparent zone but feel too cool to be called “Grandpa” or “Grandma”? In many families, the names we call our grandparents come from our traditions or the languages we speak. It’s an ideal blend of history and our identity.  However, as times change and families get more diverse, some grandparents and…

14 Old-School Parenting Hacks That Need to Make a Comeback

14 Old-School Parenting Hacks That Need to Make a Comeback

Is there one right way to raise a family? Definitely not. There are many opinions and techniques when it comes to parenting. As long as children are thriving and feel loved, there is not one ‘perfect’ way to parent. Yet, more traditional parenting hacks have been seemingly forgotten in the rush of modern parenting practices….

15 Popular Kid Snacks to Think Twice About Buying

15 Popular Kid Snacks to Think Twice About Buying

Kids love to snack! Whenever my four-year-old daughter settles into her car seat or ventures outdoors, her first question unfailingly emerges: “What snack did you bring for me?” Considering their petite appetites, it’s entirely natural for children to gravitate towards consuming smaller, more frequent meals or snacks instead of the three hearty meals that adults…