There is something about grandparents’ wisdom that speaks volumes. You can be a wide-eyed grandchild or a jaded adult – grandparents can cut through anything with their life experience and truths. The open letter we’re sharing with you today is from a grandfather to his grandchildren about childhood. However, we believe adults will even gain...

Julie Hambleton
Freelance Writer
Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
If there’s one thing that no-one will debate you on, it’s that giving birth is hard. Whether you give birth naturally or have a c-section, it’s scary and painful. There are some people, however, who criticize women who have c-sections, saying that these ladies “took the easy way out”. To put an end to c-section...
It’s quite unfair when adults get shamed for maintaining strong attachments to their mothers, especially men. Sure, a level of independence is expected of you at this stage, but no one is ever too old to need their mother’s love and care. Your mom plays the role of mother, friend, adviser, and confidant. You shouldn’t...
The majority of couples who are expecting a baby create a birth plan that they expect they will more or less follow on the day of delivery. That’s what mom of six Jess Hogan and her husband Travis thought would happen, too. Their youngest son, however, had other plans. Jess gave birth on the waiting...
More states and more countries around the world are legalizing cannabis products. Unfortunately, regulations surrounding things like packaging are lacking in many of these places. This leaves people vulnerable to mistaking them for regular products, especially children. This family learned this lesson the hard way when their 6-year-old daughter accidentally ate a marijuana gummy that...
For nearly 53 years, Richie Millidge has been searching for his birth mother. What he didn’t know was that she was searching for him, too. Finally, in February of this year, the pair found each other thanks to a DNA test. (1) The Mother And Child Reunion 53 Years In The Making In July 1967...
The Guinness Book Of World Records has a record of a woman who birthed 69 babies throughout her lifetime. She did this by giving birth to several sets of multiples. Despite the known records, experts aren’t so sure of the record’s validity for a number of reasons — but this person is the record holder...
If I told you there was an exercise routine that takes only eight minutes and will help you tone your body and burn fat, would you do it? Would you still do it if I told you the best time of day to complete the routine is right before bed? A workout before bed could...
You’ve likely heard of Prince Philip, late husband to the Queen of England. Someone you might not know much about, but who played a highly influential role in his life, is Alice, Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark. This lady is none other than Prince Philip’s mother. (1) Prince Philip’s Mother, Alice, Princess Andrew Prince...
When baby Alba was born with Down Syndrome, her mother abandoned her. In just 30 days, 20 different families rejected her. Finally, a gay man named Luca Trapanese came to her rescue. Their bond between the pair is absolutely beautiful. (1) This is the story of a little girl with down syndrome and her wonderful...
Did you know that trans men can give birth? Well, it is, and they do. This trans man who gave birth has spoken freely about the process and what it is like giving birth as a man. (1) The Story of This Trans Man Who Gave Birth Trystan Reese was assigned the female gender when...
James Alvarez’s life forever changed when a drunk driver hit and killed his wife while they were out on a walk near their home. 35 weeks pregnant at the time, doctors delivered the couple’s baby girl via cesarean section. (1) One year later, Alvarez decided to recreate their pregnancy photos with their daughter to both...