An Algerian man, who was abducted as a teenager and banished to a cellar for nearly three decades, was found at his kidnapper’s residence about 300 feet away from his own family’s home. Omar Bin Omran was rescued on Sunday, May 12, from the home of the longtime captor, his own neighbor, who was living…
Being a stay-at-home (SAH) parent is still usually the mom’s job. Pew Research Center claims only 18% of SAH parents in the U.S. are dads. That’s almost one in five. Wives often become stay-at-home mothers full-time or have a side job from home that they can balance with taking care of the kids. Sometimes, their…
Pets can be a true blessing to a family. They help us strengthen our bonds, teach the daughters responsibility, and provide additional opportunities for play and exercise. However, under the wrong circumstances, animals can also become a source of stress. Which is exactly what happened to Redditor Then-Yoghurt-6322 and his home. In an honest post…
One single dad might need to prepare for a full home inspection if he wants to follow through with the sleepover his daughter is excitedly anticipating. In a post on the subreddit ‘Ask UK,’ he explained that the parents of his daughter’s friend had requested the probe as a condition for allowing the overnight stay…
Parental support is important no matter the situation in life. But it’s arguably even more crucial when difficulties arise or sensitive matters are being discussed. This redditor was praised by the online community for how supportive he was with his children, especially when one of them came out to him as gay. His wife was…
A nine-year-old student went on a killing spree at a petting zoo in The Netherlands, strangling several animals to death. The Dutch primary school student went to the petting zoo, located in Hoek van Holland, a town in the southwestern corner of the country, on March 11. There, he reportedly killed up to nine rabbits and two guinea pigs, according to…
Coaching kids sports comes with lots of challenges. You have to keep a keen eye on them so nobody gets hurt. You have to show authority so they don’t start wreaking havoc on a soccer pitch. And then there’s nutrition: kids need energy when they’re physically active, so they have to snack and drink. Healthy…
When somebody babysits for you, unless they’re a paid professional, they’re doing you a favor. It’s important to remember that! Nobody owes you free childcare, whether they’re your family, friends, or… your kind neighbors. Ignoring personal boundaries reeks of entitlement. One redditor, u/Surfergirl7681, recently went viral after sharing how she enforced some healthy boundaries with…
Naming a baby is an important task, as the kid will have to stay with the chosen name, at least until they’re old enough to legally change it themselves. So, for quite a long and important period of life. This means that parents must be careful not to choose something that might make that period…
