A mum has been trolled online after sharing her ‘parenting hack’ where she lets her daughter choose what she wants when they go shopping, then makes her pick just a few items to buy actually bought when they are at checkout. The store employees then have to return all the unwanted items her child has …
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From Norway to NYC, electric ferries are taking over the globe
Coming this fall, residents in Stockholm won’t have to endure the hour-long drive or train ride between Ekerö, a popular suburb, and central Stockholm, home to the historic City Hall. Instead, they can hop on a 30-passenger ferry and make the trip in half the time, helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions. This is not …
Most parents are concerned about the environment for their children – here’s what they’re doing about it
Seven in 10 parents are worried about what the world will look like for their children in the years to come (72%), according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 parents of children under 18 saw a quarter go further and state the environment as more of a concern than the future job market …
The age you’re most likely to be hospitalized is revealed in new CDC data
Think only the young and the reckless and the old and the infirm end up in health clinics? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data Tuesday that reveals the age of Americans who visit health care centers the most — and the results are surprising. New CDC data reveals demographics of …
10 worst and best US cities for women to live in, new study reveals
They need to take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.” Finding the “perfect” city to live in is difficult for anyone, but the definition can vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. But a new study has found that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, with a paltry 23.41 out …
Family sells dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old girl that will cost a fortune
A family in Queensland, Australia, is faced with selling their dream home to raise funds for their daughter’s life-saving therapy, which will cost $3 million. Tallulah Moon, 5, has been diagnosed with SPG56, a degenerative brain disease caused by a rare gene mutation. Tallulah was a healthy and happy child until shortly after her first …
The main ingredient in non-dairy milk can cause colon cancer
Experts are sounding the cowbell about the potential dangers of non-dairy milk. Cow’s milk consumption in America has declined drastically in recent years as consumers gravitate toward plant-based milk for health reasons, have dairy intolerances, and have ethical concerns about animal abuse in modern dairy farming practices. However, some ingredients in these alternatives may be …
Teen sets world record for biggest feet and hands: ‘People are usually surprised’
This teenager has some pretty big shoes to fill. Eric Kilburn Jr. — a 16-year-old football player at Goodrich High School in Michigan — has officially set not one but two Guinness World Records. The 6-foot-10 teenager has the biggest feet and biggest hands of any teenager alive. Eric Kilburn Jr. (center) is getting some …
These 5 powerful antioxidants may help protect against cancer
About one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower the risk of cancer with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to the development of cancer. Antioxidants protect the …
Why buying your kids too many toys is bad: study
This study is not playing. The holiday shopping season seems to come earlier every year. But just because the sales have started, that doesn’t mean you have to fill your cart—in fact, it’s better for your kids that you don’t. Despite what your kids want to hear, having too many toys is bad for them, …