As the new administration mulls over strategies for how to get more Americans to settle down, marry, and have as many children as possible, as if everything was normal, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a $5,000 “baby bonus” that would go to any citizen who gives birth in the United States. The hope is that attaching a cash incentive to bringing human souls into the world would be so tempting that the country’s birth rate would rise. And I think he’s right! Just imagine: a family could have seven extra babies and rake in a cool $35,000,...
Why Are Teens Doing The Ice Bucket Challenge Again?
MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images/MediaNews Group/Getty Images There are some social media trends that will live on forever in our memories (like Facebook poking), but only a few of them brought about real change. For many of us, seeing our Facebook feeds flooded with Ice Bucket Challenge videos back in 2014 was more than just another fun social media thing — it did bring a lot of education and understanding. At the time, the Ice Bucket Challenge was created to raise awareness about ALS, and according to The ALS Association, it really, truly did — the organization shares that...
PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents
Instagram / @mindsetmentress It can be easy to let your parents’ opinions influence your life, whether you fully realize it or not. Yes, even when you have kids of your own — after all, the little voice in the back of your head probably learned a thing or two from the people that raised you. That’s why “Mindset Mentress” Niki Kay is here to tell you that you are allowed to set boundaries with your parents — and, it doesn’t mean you love them any less. “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you can love your parents...
Need A Weekend Getaway? We Love Blowing Rock, North Carolina, For A Family Trip
Blowing Rock, NC (blowingrock.com) Over the long Easter weekend, my husband, our 4-year-old son, and I drove up from Florida to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to visit his dad and stepmom. They purchased a townhome in the area a few years ago, so they gave us a good idea of what to expect. But what we experienced was even better, and if you’re looking for family-friendly weekend trip destinations, I think Blowing Rock should definitely make it onto your list. So, here’s everything we did while we were in town, and some tips if you’re visiting for the first time....