As a parent, you want to do everything in your power for your children. For many parents, that means keeping them safe from the horrors of the world. One way to keep kids safe is by closing down playgrounds when there are active shooter threats….
Genius way Japanese grandparents are dealing with the heartbreak of lockdown
One of the hardest parts of living in Japan right now is the constant fear and worry about terrorist attacks. Due to this, people are constantly on edge and anything can set them off into a panic. For children, the school has been canceled indefinitely…
More children are self-harming since the pandemic started. Here’s how to help
It’s been a little over two years since the pandemic started, and we are finally starting to see some improvements. More people are getting back on their feet and moving forward with life. But there is one aspect of this crisis that has not improved:…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Dobb – From an Ethicist
Dobbing is a popular word that has been around for decades. It means to tell someone who did something wrong, usually by reporting them to the authorities. But before you do, there are 5 questions you should ask yourself! COVID lockdown rules have thrust ‘dobbing’…
“What can I say?” Mother-in-law demands to have 3-month-old baby overnight
Mia “What can I say?” Mother-in-law demands to have a 3-month-old baby overnight. “You need to be more understanding,” she says. “I am just so worried about him!” Mia is tired of spending her days with her mother-in-law and thinks it’s time for a break….
Oops! 9 baby names that mean something not-so-lovely in another culture
The baby naming game can be tricky. You want to choose a name that is meaningful, but not too common or overused. But what if your choice is associated with something negative in another culture? Oops! We’ve compiled this list of 9 baby names that…
IKEA-inspired baby names to go with that flatpack cot you bought
Who doesn’t love IKEA? I mean, the Swedish furniture giant is known for its affordable and stylish wares. And now IKEA has gone one step further by launching a range of IKEA-inspired baby names to go with that flat-pack cot you bought. Swedish furniture giant…
Why we need a middle name – and how to choose a good one
A middle name is a childhood friend that will never leave us; it’s the one thing we can’t change about ourselves. Why do we need a middle name? Why not just go by our first and last? Why does it matter what your middle name…
‘Hi, I’m Furious’ – 40 unusual baby names that actually exist
What’s in a name? ‘Hi, I’m Furious.’ There are many names that people give their children but there is also the option of giving them an unusual name. For example ‘Ivan Stink-Foot.’ This blog post discusses 40 peculiar baby names that you probably never even…