Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine loves figuring out what makes content tick and how to get brands seen online. She believes marketing should be simple, effective, and maybe even a little fun. When she’s not working, she’s hanging out with her son and her two cats. She’s also learning to code, drinking way too much coffee, and trying to balance life, work, and whatever chaos the day throws at her.

Telling love from infatuation becomes nearly impossible when intense emotions overwhelm you. The butterflies, racing thoughts, and constant preoccupation feel identical whether you’re experiencing a crush or genuine love, making it challenging (especially modern relationships) to know how deeply in your heart you’ve fallen if emotions cloud your judgment. While everyone experiences love differently, unmistakable patterns appear when it’s the real deal. These signs help...

Many children receive food, shelter, and clothing, but miss something essential. Love and care create the safety they need to develop confidence. Without them, lasting effects shape how people relate to others and view themselves throughout their lives. Unloved children, though outwardly cared for, may carry hidden emotional wounds into adulthood. These quiet patterns often carry on for decades,...

Children who spend four or more hours daily on screens are nearly twice as likely to struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. This finding comes from major research analyzing nearly 300,000 children worldwide, showing how screen time in early development creates a self-reinforcing cycle that many families recognize but struggle to break. Lead researcher Dr. Michael Noetel explains that “increased screen time can lead to...

Your 5-year-old throws a meltdown because their sibling got a bigger cookie. They demand to go first in every game and seem genuinely confused when you suggest taking turns. When the neighbor kid falls off their bike, your little one barely glances up from their activity. You start wondering if something’s wrong. Are these normal developmental phases,...

Your paycheck isn’t everything when it comes to happiness. The city you call home might matter way more than you think. A new study by WalletHub crunched the numbers on 182 major metropolitan areas, using 29 metrics across emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environmental quality. The study examined factors ranging...