Dominique McShain was in her third year studying psychology, still feeling the buzz from a trip to Asia and awaiting her 21st birthday. Her social media painted a picture of youth with smiling photos, travel memories, and peeks of an optimistic future. But behind all of that, something was quietly going wrong. She started feeling...

Warning: The following story contains details of a tragic incident involving a child’s death in a hyperbaric chamber, which may be distressing to some readers. At The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, a tragic event occurred on the 31st of January when five-year-old Thomas Cooper sadly lost his life. The youngster was undergoing oxygen therapy...

Naming a baby is an exciting milestone, but in Texas, some names are off-limits. While parents love getting creative, the state has a list of banned names that might surprise you. Whether it’s to prevent confusion, avoid offensive terms, or maintain cultural sensitivity, Texas has drawn a hard line on certain monikers. Some names suggest...

Near Ronald Reagan National Airport, an incident where American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter had a mid-air collision on the 29th of January 2025. All 67 passengers on board the Washington plane crash perished in the tragic event. On board, several members of the U.S. figure skating community. The Livingston...

A proud father, Andy Beyer celebrated his daughter Brielle’s victory over cancer as an infant. He now faces unfathomable tragedy. On a fateful Wednesday evening, Andy and his son waited in a parking lot near Reagan National Airport. They were expecting to welcome home 12-year-old Brielle and her mother Justyna, 42, on an American Airlines...

If you grew up as an only child, you’ve probably heard every stereotype in the book. Some people assume you’re spoiled, overly independent, or even socially awkward. But the truth is, being an only child comes with both positive and negative traits, just like growing up with siblings. Whether you relate to all of them...

In the Netherlands, some schools offer gardening in their curriculum. In between math and literature classes, the children go outside to grow their own food and learn about plants while collaborating and communicating with their peers. They learn with all of their senses, and they are more likely to try the fruits and vegetables they...

Based on studies performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a shocking 1 in 36 children based in the US alone have autism. As awareness around autism has grown, the number of opportunities in employment hasn’t met the standard. Most autistic children find this issue leaving school. A father who goes by...

The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is a sacred and special bond. However, an overbearing mother-in-law can cause disruption within a household and setting boundaries may be necessary to keep things running smoothly.  An overbearing mother-in-law is facing some heat online after sharing her decision to buy her 6-year-old granddaughter contact lenses. Purportedly, she...

Sammy Teusch was a bright and loving 10-year-old boy who loved soccer, fishing, and robots. Sadly, he is now also the young boy who tragically took his own life after suffering years of relentless bullying. His heart-wrenching story sheds light on the devastating impact of bullying on children and emphasizes the urgent need for change...

Children are uniquely affected when they are brought up by narcissists. Now, narcissism exists on a spectrum from minor tendencies to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). It’s typically categorised by a sense of superiority and prioritization of your own desires over others. This can be followed by grandiosity, a lack of empathy, entitlement, intolerance to criticisms,...

The usual rhythms of a school day at Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School were shattered on December 16, 2024, when a 15-year-old student opened fire, killing a teacher and a teenage student, and injuring six others. Among the survivors was a second grader who vividly recalled the chaos of the morning. “I was in the...