This Is Exactly How Much Money You're Losing If You Have Young Kids

Having a child under the age of 5 is hard enough, but in the United States, parenting comes with the added bonus of near-financial ruin.


If we don’t do something about this, the economic consequences for the country are not going to be pretty.


Parents of young kids see their income fall ...

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Pregnant Server Gets A $900 Tip Just In Time For Christmas

It’s a Christmas gift she never expected.


It was a typical day for Sarah Clark when she was working her shift as a server at the Pita Jungle in Phoenix, Arizona, this month. But that changed when she looked down at a receipt and saw that a customer had left a $900 tip on a $61.30 bi...

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Greater Good Science Center: Changing Diapers as Foreplay

A common complaint of couples that come to my office for counseling after becoming parents is a lackluster sex life, typically a decline in the frequency and quality of their lovemaking.


Becoming a parent has many joys, but a great sex life is often not one of them.


From balancing work...

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Samantha Parent: 8 Ways To Teach Your Kids An Attitude Of Gratitude This Holiday Season

Christmas morning in my household is like a shark feeding frenzy, with the sharks (my four children) devouring a pile of bloody chum (the presents). After weeks of shopping and hours of wrapping and labeling gifts, I watch my little ones rip off the festive ribbons and tear through the...

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Edward Timpson: Let's All Work Together To Make Christmas Special For Children In Care

With Christmas adverts on TV, presents in every shop window, and festive songs on repeat, you could be forgiven for forgetting that this time of year – far from being magical for all families – can be a lonely time for those without a home of their own.
All around the country,...

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These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In Scotland in 2016

The most popular baby names in Scotland for 2016 have been revealed.


Olivia was the most popular names for girls, knocking Emily off the top spot and climbing two spots from 2015.


Jack was the most popular boys’ name for the ninth year in a row, with James jumping up a spot to come in s...

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Kevin Fleming: 41-Year-Old Still Believes In Santa

Breaking the carrot and beavering the tip to approximate the look of reindeer teeth, I’d chuck the nubs into the front yard with a lil glitter. On snowy years, after a quick owl neck surveying the street, I’d take a quick pee in the snow, from the shovelled walk, dropping a group...

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