Sixteen is an age when a child takes a step forward into adulthood. For teens who practically yearn to be free and independent, it’s a huge milestone. So what better way to celebrate it than with a sweet sixteen party? That is, if their parents allow it, of course. Unfortunately, this teen had quite the … Read more
Familiarity with our bodies can help us make healthier decisions, take better actions when signs of illness appear, and effectively communicate with healthcare providers, among other things. However, despite living our entire lives in a human body, there are a lot of things people typically don’t know about it.To help you, our dear Pandas, learn … Read more
Doctors, nurses, and emergency workers often witness life’s most fragile moments and sometimes, those moments are marked by final words that stay with them forever. Whether whispered in pain, spoken with clarity, or shared in confusion, these last words can leave a lasting impression on the people who hear them. That’s exactly what happened when … Read more
One of the things we (are supposed to) learn while growing up is that there are consequences for our actions. Every action has a reaction. Some kids learn this by trial and error and others are helped along and guided by their parents. Of course, you get some folk who stand back and watch their … Read more
Every parent wants a break from their kids every once in a while. Recent research found that one in three parents in the U.S. expect this summer to be particularly stressful and don’t expect to have one anxiety-free day. Parents deserve a break, but some may seek childcare in outrageously inappropriate or even neglectful ways. … Read more
Each of us brings something special to our family. Maybe it’s The Guardian, always looking out for everyone’s well-being and making sure nobody feels left behind, or maybe it’s The Storyteller who preserves important memories and traditions. Sadly, teenage Reddit user TheOriginalToaster became The Parentified Child. And she wasn’t asked to, either. The adults kind … Read more
Resentment can build up very quickly in families, especially if certain relatives or loved ones are treated better than others. This is often seen in blended families if parents favor some children. Kids then end up getting caught in the mistakes of adults and that affects their relationship. This is what happened to one teen … Read more
My son is turning 6 very soon… I’ve lost track of the number of times people have told me, “Cherish these years—they grow up so fast.” But it’s a lot. And I guess it’s true. One moment you’re changing diapers, and the next, your child is having their own children. It’s tempting to want to … Read more
A 17-year-old from São Paulo, Brazil, has been arrested after admitting she fatally poisoned another 17-year-old female with an arsenic-laced cake, in what police are calling a crime of passion. According to CNN Brasil, the teenage suspect told police she bought a small cake from a bakery, stuffed it with poison, then hired a motorcycle … Read more
You would think that a school would react appropriately to a medical emergency. Even if it’s not an emergency, a medical anything would be enough for a school to have to comply, right? Well, they didn’t. And, so, a student had to take matters into her own hands. That is, of course, by means of … Read more