As a teacher, there are certain things I secretly hope parents will do on the first day of school (like surprise me with one of these sweet gifts), but really, those aren’t nearly as important as the following eight things. Keep reading to see what you can do to make sure your kid’s first day (and year) goes great. RELATED: The Most Realistic Back-To-School Shopping List You’ll Ever See...
A study in Psychological Science claims that people are happier when they spend more time discussing meaningful topics than engaging in small talk. That means that you’re not just info-dumping the events of your day and then vegging out on the couch. It means you actually dive into good conversation topics with your partner about things that matter in your life. Seventy-nine college students had their conversations recorded and analyzed by researchers, who distinguished between chit-chat about the food or the weather from discussions about philosophy, education, or religion....
Dear Sabrina, I am so sorry that you went through this. It has almost been eight years since your assault. To this day, you are still hurting. The pain will always linger, but you made it out. At one point you feel like a victim — lost, scared, and alone. Then the next, a survivor — strong, brave, and proud. This is a cycle that you will live with forever....
The idea of Black girl pain and the negative experiences that black women experience on a daily basis for just being — both Black and female. Today I had an experience where I was almost intentionally run over by two black men as a fear tactic because I was ignoring their catcall. Also earlier today: A Vietnamese man kicked me out of his nail salon after I told him I didn’t like my nails....
In my mind, that meant having a spotless room, always looking put together, and being nice to everyone I was around. My old diary recently revealed this unpleasant part of my personal history that thankfully didn’t last for more than a few days. Because even at 11, I realized that being perfect was impossible and chasing such a standard was nothing but a big, fat waste of time. I’m still preaching imperfection as an adult....
Is there someone in the world who looks exactly like you? Is it even scientifically possible to have a doppelgänger? With over 7 billion people in the world, it just might be possible that someone resembles you. What is a doppelgänger? Doppelgänger is a German word that literally translates to “double-walker.” In a general sense, the term is widely used to mean someone who physically resembles you, but is not related to you....
Earlier in 2022, rumors surfaced that Kardashian was dating Liana Levi, an LA-based fitness instructor and Forma Pilates founder. But fans speculate that the youngest Kardashian, who lives his life largely out of the public eye, is planning a wedding. Are Rob Kardashian and Liana Levi engaged? A source claiming to know someone who works for the Kardashians alleged in a Reddit post that Rob Kardashian is getting married. RELATED: 8 Strict Rules That Kim Kardashian’s Assistants Have To Follow “So I heard from an acquaintance whose sister is one of the Kardashians’ interns that Rob is getting married to a certain Instagram model," the post reads....
I mean look at all the movies and shows we grew up on, where the guy always gets the girl and you’re only happy if you have a happily ever after. Every story we read or watched backed up the idea that love made people go kind of crazy, and experiencing that level of emotion was reason enough to put the rest of your life on hold and just go along for the ride....
The lawsuit, filed by 31-year-old father Quraan Laboy, claims that NYCDHS neglected to care for his one-year-old baby, Lyric Laboy, who had been stuck alone in a room with only her deceased mother for five days. Laboy seeks $5 million in damages from the city of New York and the Department of Homeless Services. The lawsuit claims that the baby was neglected in the NYC shelter after her mother died....
My nurses were prompt, empathetic, caring, and on top of my issue. They were truly apologetic that they had no beds for me to be in. The reason, they said, was unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Those are their words, not mine. And let me tell you, the frustration and anger at that being the reason they couldn’t put a person experiencing a heart attack in a proper room was palpable in their voices and in their language....
Food is body love. Nourish yourself well. I’m a big proponent of simplicity, so no pressure for anything elaborate. Here are a few of my favorite superfoods for empaths. They are potent nutritionally and also delicious, and protective and energizing for empaths and HSPs. But truly, everyone will benefit from these super healthy foods and drinks. I will add that these superfoods for empaths are also great for athletes and for boosting gut health....
Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and two daughters back in 2018 in a crime that has many parallels to Petito’s homicide. While Laundrie remains only a person of interest in Petito’s death, and not an official suspect, many are using Watts as a point of reference while theorizing Laundrie’s involvement in Petito’s death. Brian Laundrie and Chris Watts have several similarities. Aside from their physical similarities, the pair are being compared for their mannerisms, how they’ve responded to the disappearance of their partners and their families....
One bride-to-be’s hilarious wedding invitation mixup is going viral on the app. The bride shared that she accidentally included a link to an adult website in her wedding invitations. In the video that has been viewed over one million times, Sydney Zotti reveals that she is planning for her upcoming wedding, which includes composing and sending out invitations. “So I got my wedding invitations in the mail today, super exciting,” she says....
One man, however, provided an entertaining example of the difficulties interviewees may come across during their job hunt. The man shared his experience to Reddit’s “r/antiwork” subreddit, a place where people seek help with personal work struggles. The man explained that he set up an interview for 2 PM with a potential employer. “Prospective employer called me at 3 PM when I was unavailable. Rescheduled the interview for 2 PM the next day and still did not call at the scheduled time....
I really enjoy most of my clients and think they are wonderful people and great catches. They are good-looking, educated, successful people, and they are a ton of fun to be around. You might ask me why, if they are so great, are they still single and in need of my help? Well, sometimes, there just isn’t enough time in the day to weed through all those online dating profiles....
In a post to the subreddit “r/AmItheA–hole” (AITA), where users try to figure out if they were wrong or not in an argument, she described how the conflict came about. In her Reddit post, the woman described how her father decided to “cancel Christmas” because “he couldn’t afford it this year.” RELATED: Mom Refuses To Plan Christmas When Husband Says ‘Make It Work’ With $100 After He Blew Money On A Trip...
Jeffrey Darr claimed that his daughter was sexually assaulted in school, and asked the school board what their procedures were for following up on those incidents that happen in school. The school allegedly told Darr’s daughter that if she was touched over the clothes, it wasn’t sexual assault. In a heartfelt and emotional confrontation between Darr and the school board, which included Superintendent LaTanya McDade, the father expresses his frustrations with the school’s lack of respect for him and his daughter....
A New Moon arrives once a month and it follows the start of a solar season. With the Sun in the zodiac sign of Scorpio, our attention is brought to matters related to rebirth, inheritance, shared resources, sensuality, and secrets. RELATED: 3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fears About Love Come True During Moon Square Pluto Starting November 3, 2021 This New Moon is opposite the chaotic energy of Uranus, so shocking events can take place....
But what else would you expect from the “voice of a generation” who penned the song to which a thousand and one Gold Digger punch lines were born? In a March 2009 Details magazine interview, Kanye West delved into his youth and admitted he thinks he was a sex addict. RELATED: Details About Kim Kardashian Allegedly Cheating On Kanye West With Drake In fact, he says his voracious appetite for sex is what fueled his music....
The tell-all book details Jamie Lynn’s life and career, her relationship with her family, especially her father, Jamie Spears, how she fell pregnant while starring on ‘Zoey 101’ and ultimately became a teen mom. Most importantly, Jamie Lynn writes about watching Britney’s long-winded battle with her conservatorship, and watching it finally come to an end. In both the book, and the presiding press interviews she’s done, Jamie Lynn opens up about being Britney’s sister, and her own recount of watching the conservatorship battle tear apart her family....
