Every individual has the need to fit in and feel like they belong. And those emotions are more stronger when we’re still figuring out who we are in the world as kids. It is crucial to have a sense of belonging in our communities. Levi Carrier was upset that he would have to miss his...

In 2015, a French court ruled that naming a baby girl Nutella after the hazelnut spread would subject her to mockery and prevent parents from doing so. Instead, Ella was to be the baby’s name, per the judge’s ruling. In his decision, he claimed that the spread known under the trade name Nutella is a...

When Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., taught parent training workshops, he often included an activity where Bernstein turned down the lights and asked people to listen to their parent’s voices. It was interesting that when Bernstein turned on the lights to end the activity, he often saw emotions from the people who were taking part that ranged...

Life has a way of putting us in touch with people we least expect it. This is something that Nicola Cheah and her child just learned. It all began with a very long trip from Rwanda to Canada. Nicola and her child were there to help people in need. As you might guess, this kind...

The ‘queens’ in his life should have the authority, according to an American ‘trophy’ husband with three wives who has stated he doesn’t need to work. A father of two ‘sandwiching him while he sleeps at night‘ is how Nick Davis describes his relationships with April, Jennifer, and Danielle, who all reside in the same...

A little boy turned in at a fire station has now found a loving home thanks to Kentucky’s Safe Haven Law! Chris and Brittany Tyler struggled to become pregnant, but they always desired children. Instead, they began researching foster care. They were determined to bring the baby home as soon as they learned of his...

How to handle the parent-child connection is a major challenge for many adult offspring of narcissistic parents. Even after trying to understand our parents’ dysfunction and the emotional or physical abuse we experienced as children, we may form inaccurate judgments about them being grandparents that might harm not only ourselves but our children as well....

Let’s be clear: there is nothing, I repeat, nothing good about growing up as the chosen victim in your family of origin. One particular type of verbal abuse that happens in society on all levels, including inside the family, is scapegoating. The entity gets to pretend they would be “perfect” or “thriving” if it weren’t...

Before I was six years old, I used to spend a lot of weekends with my grandparents. My grandma used to read to me from a book of fairy tales as she sat next to my bed at night. Even after all these years, I still remember paying close attention to Little Red Riding Hood,...

For any parent, taking their first flight with a newborn baby may be rather nerve-racking. The Hoboken, New Jersey-based Levine family was concerned about the well-being of their 5-month-old daughter during a flight to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Little Romey, however, turned out to be flawless—mostly because she was enthralled with the woman crocheting across...

It might not be easy to get a good night’s sleep when flying. The narrow seats and loud engines don’t do any favors. However, every once in a while, a touching tale comes to light that affirms our belief in mankind. It demonstrates the boundless nature of an act of love. An act of compassion...

Experiencing the loss of your canine companion is an emotionally challenging job. Those who have gone through it can attest. The relationship with a pet goes beyond mere ownership, evolving into a familial connection. The dog becomes more than just an animal; it becomes a cherished family member, a loyal companion, and your best buddy....