A little disclaimer before we start telling this story. As a father of 3, two of whom are nine-year-old twins, I perfectly understand the heroine of this story. I understand her motivation and pains, so it will be easy enough to narrate. Well, the disclaimer is over, we can move on to the story itself. … Read more
And you know what, let’s talk with you today about ageism too. No, if you were expecting the story of how a random Gen X’er showed up for an interview and was rejected just because of their age (which is, of course, totally outrageous), then you are wrong. The fact is that ageism is actually … Read more
Everyone has the right to follow their religion and practice it any way they want. This freedom helps people from different cultures and communities coexist with one another. The only thing is that when it comes to the workplace, the boundaries between work responsibilities and religion might seem blurry. This is what a manager realized … Read more
Most of us slog through a good old-fashioned 9-to-5 (unless you’re a lottery winner). And while there are plenty of things that can make office life less than ideal, like a coffee machine that never works, or that one coworker who chews too loudly, nothing sours the experience quite like a bad boss. One office … Read more
What would you do if your kid turned a family dinner into a comedy show with fart jokes? Just imagine trying to keep a straight face while teaching table manners, only to have your 14-year-old daughter turn the meal into a gas-filled giggle fest. Our protagonist was dealing with this situation when her daughter’s unique … Read more
Real friendship, at its core, is reciprocal. It’s a two-way street. You offer respect and you get respected in return. You’re ready to support your pals when they need it and they’re willing to do the same for you. However, this dynamic starts to fall apart if your BFF constantly asks for big favors without … Read more
When musician Gary Allan said, “You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars” it just made me think how accurate he was, because jealousy is such a human emotion. Of course, everyone experiences it, but people should know when it’s consuming them and they act rashly because of it. For instance, … Read more
While painful, regret can also be a motivator for learning and growth, encouraging us to avoid repeating past mistakes and make better decisions in the future. We guess that’s why self-help author Debbie Ford once said, “Pain can be our greatest teacher.” Someone on the web asked hospital workers, “What regrets do you hear from … Read more
Hey Pandas! We’re giving away a physical copy of the We Children’s Book created by Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon. All you have to do is share a picture of how your kid fights boredom! Whether it’s building forts, painting, or turning the living room into a jungle—show us their creative side. To make this … Read more
Some of the most fun we had when we were kids was going through books like “Where’s Wally?” and “Where’s Waldo?” Looking for a single person hidden in gorgeously illustrated spreads really made us feel like detectives. These days, though, there’s a lot more to choose from for that sort of sleuthing!The members of the … Read more