Parenting styles change with each generation. Our generation is all about gentle parenting and letting kids express their emotions freely. Our parents had a different style: some were a tad bit overprotective, others, on the contrary, only saw their kids in the morning and at night. Baby boomers, people say, were the worst. Either extremely … Read more
The thing is, as little kids in this big big world, parents are our anchors that help us stay grounded and not drift away into the sea of confusion. But what if this anchor itself is present but doesn’t really do anything? Of course, the kid would feel lost and lonely. That’s exactly how the … Read more
Mixing money with family is not always a great idea. While helping out family members, if you’re in a better financial situation, is normal, if someone steps on your tail, all bets are off. You try to do a good deed, but sometimes it backfires in the most unexpected ways. It’s like lending your favorite … Read more
I believe many of you remember the adorably cute baby penguin Pesto who instantly went viral all over the world due to his extra fluffy and remarkably huge appearance. Well, it seems that very soon this celebrity penguin will be rocking his new adult tuxedo, since his soft brown feathers have started to fall out. … Read more
Leaving their little ones with a babysitter can be a godsend for parents. Going grocery shopping or having a nice dinner in a restaurant can seem impossible unless the kiddos are at home, under the care of a trusted adult. But it’s crucial that everyone is on the same page when it comes to hiring … Read more
All kids are going to have their dumb moments, but it doesn’t mean their parents love them any less. And while most of these instances will be silly and goofy, some of them might cross into the “I think I’m raising an idiot” realm. One Reddit user asked parents to share the moment they realized … Read more
There’s nothing shameful about living with your parents. In fact, 19.2% of young adults in America still do. However, it can get a little strange when you’re 42. By that time, many people have a steady job, accommodation, and financial independence. But not this guy. At 42, he’s still living at his parents’ house, doesn’t … Read more
Many of us might have heard about the warnings about using credit cards—those sky-high interest rates, the urge to spend more than we should, and the financial mess that can follow if we miss a payment. But one danger that isn’t talked about enough is the possibility that someone close to us might be the … Read more
A lot of young adults are still living with their parents. True, there’s also a cultural component to this: more people in their 20s live with their parents in Europe than in the U.S. As for Canada, the percentage of people aged 20-34 still living in their parent’s home is about 35 percent. And while … Read more
The world is a big place, so naturally, things get lost and forgotten. But they often resurface, too. Just take a look at the subreddit “Took You Long Enough.” This online community isn’t the biggest, but its 30K members provide a constant flow of unexpected finds. From simple — but interesting — stuff like old … Read more