22 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Saying "please" and "thank you" is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to children's etiquette
35 Family Quotes That Hit Close to Home
Keep these family quotes in your back pocket to show how much you care.
The 10 Silliest Snow Day Superstitions You Believed as a Kid
Remember when a snow day meant sledding followed by hot chocolate and a cartoon binge? No wonder we would try...
16 Easy Easter Crafts That Kids Can Make with Stuff Around the House
These Easter crafts for kids are easy to make—even for preschoolers. And the best part is that they use items...
40 Years After Falling for a Girl, He Finally Got to Be with Her
A lovesick teenager gets the girl—
40 years later.
The Problem with Birthday Balloons No One Talks About
If you think that balloons are just a bit of harmless fun, think again. Find out the serious risks they...
34 Little Life Skills Everyone Needs to Be a Grown-Up
If you're going to be "adulting," you'll need to have mastered this set of essential life skills.
26 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Stage of a Relationship
Is your heart racing just thinking about Valentine's Day gifts? Whether you've just started dating or have been together for...
The Most to Least Trustworthy Zodiac Signs
Who will be there for you in a pinch? Find out the most trustworthy zodiac sign—and who might not show...
This Is What School Was Like 100 Years Ago
Your great- (or great-great) grandparents really did have to walk five miles in the snow to get to school! Here's...
25 Facts You Learned in School That Are No Longer True
You don't want your kids to think you're a dinosaur—bring your knowledge up to date with these new facts.
The Real Reasons You’re Attractive, According to Science
Your mother was right: Looks really aren't everything. Attraction is more about chemistry than cosmetics.
5 Tips to Help You Quiet the Chronic Complainer in Your Life
Talking to a Debbie Downer can stress you out, but with the right tools you can lighten the mood...
15 Easy and Festive Crafts to Make with Your Kids This Hanukkah
Eight crazy nights of Menorahs, dreidels, and Stars of David!
A Teacher Told Her Students to Draw What They Were Thankful for—This Was One Student’s Moving ...
As this teacher learned, some of the most moving lessons are taught by students.
My Best Friend Scammed Me Out of $92,000, Forcing Me into Bankruptcy
She swindled me out of $92,000, forcing me into bankruptcy and destroying my once sunny outlook. But I finally...
13 Things You Should Probably Skip at the Dollar Store
You're at the dollar store for a quick purchase when you come across what seems like a good deal—but looks...
Heartwarming Stories of Teachers Who Changed Their Students’ Lives
Good educators share knowledge. 
Great ones make an impression that stays in their students’ hearts forever.
8 Children’s Nursery Rhymes That Are Actually Racist
Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life....
How Pink and Blue Became the “Girl” and “Boy” Baby Colors
Pink was once considered to be for boys (seriously)!
The Real Reason the School Year Doesn’t Start in January
This year, going back to school is fraught with challenges and personal decisions. But while we're on the subject, isn’t...
8 Compliments You Seriously Need to Stop Giving to Your Kids
You may think you're building up kids' self-esteem, but you may be unintentionally setting them up to struggle. Here's what...
Why Grandparents Day Was Never Meant to Be a Commercial Holiday
The holiday falls on Sunday, September 13 this year. Read this before you rush out to buy a cheesy card.
Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?
Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!
14 Crazy Facts About Earth You Never Learned in School
The planet is almost 25,000 miles around and 4.54 billion years old, and humans are still discovering some of the...
13 of the Most Famous Sister Rivalries in History
Sisters always share a deep bond—and sometimes, they share an even deeper rivalry.
33 Middle School Vocabulary Words Adults Still Get Wrong
Think you have a strong vocabulary? See how many of these common 8th grade reading words you can recognize when...
8 Revealing Everyday Documents You Never Knew You Should Shred
Once trash is off your property, it’s legal for anyone to take. Prevent identity theft by making sure these documents...
40 Things to Stop Believing About Yourself After 40
You aren't still wearing the same clothes or driving the same car as you were two decades ago, so why...
