As parents, we all strive to set our children up for success and provide them with the best guidance possible. But sometimes, in our well-intentioned efforts to help, we may unknowingly utter words that can have a lasting negative impact on their self-confidence and self-worth. The power of language cannot be overstated; it can leave...
While children can be sweet and innocent, they can also be creepy. To know that, you only have to watch horror movies like The Omen, Hereditary, Pet Sematary, and Children of the Corn. But that notion extends to the real world, as well. Kids are known to say and do things that can disturb us. One...
Have you witnessed or exercised poor parenting and can spot the signs a mile away? You're not alone. After a parent asked the internet for instant signs of lousy parenting, these were the most agreed-upon responses. 1. Dismissal of Emotions How crucial emotional intelligence is when dealing with others is hardly a subject of debate across cultures....
Raising kids is a handful. Kids are often dramatic without the tools adults develop to navigate the emotional landscape. For example, someone posed the question about dealing with a teenager who yells at you and slams the door in your face. While I recall the "do you pay bills here" response I heard as a child,...
Women have been making important contributions to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields for decades, yet their stories are only sometimes well-known or celebrated. Recently on a platform, people have shared many movies and TV shows that showcase the achievements and struggles of women in STEM. 1. Bones (2005-2017) Image Credit: IMDB. In this captivating TV series,...
Improving your writing skills requires mastering proper grammar, whether you are an experienced writer or an amateur. However, even the best writers can make mistakes and overlook common grammatical errors, such as confusing homophones or misplaced modifiers. These errors can damage your credibility and negatively impact the clarity of your message. To assist you in avoiding...
Kazakhs are famous for their right-of-passage eagle hunting. The son must climb dangerous cliffs in search of a juvenile eagle he can train to hunt one day. Boys as young as seven must scale treacherous ledges in various weather, risking death to achieve their heroic status as tribe members. This sink-or-swim mentality is prevalent among many...
Parenting is challenging no matter what, but it's even harder when you don't know some simple hacks to make the little things go smoother. So a toddler mom took to a popular online parenting forum to ask other parents to share their favorite parenting hacks they wish they had known years earlier. 1. How to Catch Kids...
Are u busy? Nbd, but I have a story abt spelling. ICYMI, young people are crafting a whole new language — or at least a whole new set of spelling rules. But if they understand each other, why does it matter? Should we roll with the changes? Let’s look at the reasons why “correct” spelling makes a...
Most parents agree that training a child can be arduous; the methods of priming an infant into a responsible young adult are where most parents differ. While this reality is unavoidable, specific approaches to culturing and weaning children can be outlandish, unsafe for the child, and lack of sound reasoning. Therefore, we do not recommend or...