Posts by Ingrid Cruz

Moms have a tough job, and social media groups can help them vent, find support, and connect with others in their position. Then again, those groups also give people a feeling of anonymity, which leads them to post things they probably wouldn’t say out loud. That doesn’t mean we can’t take a peek at what...

The holidays are a difficult season for many of us – and not just because of the emotional rollercoaster of seeing family. Buying and wrapping gifts not only takes time, but it isn’t always that easy to do. Most of us can remember at least one time when we tried to wrap a gift with...

Cooking can get messy quite quickly even when no children are involved—trust me. But a recent article in TIME magazine highlights why it’s important for parents and caregivers to bring their kids into the kitchen and teach them how to cook. On the practical side, the article suggests waiting until the holidays to teach your...

George Harrison, one of the Fab Four, is an often overlooked former member of the Beatles (why I will never understand). He was born on February 25, 1943, and passed away from cancer in 2001. But for even casual fans of The Beatles, it’s impossible forget his legacy or his sound. Here are 10 facts...

These days almost everyone talks about self-care and self-esteem. Even so, the road to a healthier self-image isn’t always clear. But don’t worry–you can boost your self-esteem and confidence by doing something as simple as learning a small skill. Writer Kelsey Osgood wrote a powerful essay about this concept, called micromastery. The idea is fairly...

Scientists have tried to unlock the keys to animal classification for a long time now. You may recall from fifth grade scientist that taxonomists have done what they could to classify animals into groups that made sense. They looked at morphological characteristics, sifted through fossil records, and made educated guesses about common ancestors. And a...

Though it may seem strange, it’s actually not all that uncommon for siblings to become estranged. Reader’s Digest chronicled the story of Hope Rising, a woman who became estranged from her older sister because she grew tired of rude comments. The sisters didn’t speak for 14 years, and only got back in touch because of...

Everyone loves an authentic interaction. That’s probably one of the reasons why we prefer to talk to a real person over the phone, instead of an automated robot (other reason: PHONE ROBOTS ARE FRUSTRATING AS HELL). We spend a lot of our time on the phone or computer where it’s common to see “loading” bars,...

This decade saw parents go viral for touching, hilarious, and creative posts. We saw witty comments from moms, viral dad jokes that proved kids aren’t a step ahead of everything, and so much more… Parents this decade not only gave us hilarious moments, but they also gave us viral moments that will be preserved on...

The New York Times’ Modern Love column made quite the stir in 2015 when it published the “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.” But the article and subject matter remain as relevant as ever. The basis of these questions is a study by psychologist Arthur Arons and four other colleagues. As it turns out, you can...

Disney+ has already given fans so much to look forward to – but on top of all its old material, the new steaming network has also given us The Mandalorian. The show stars Pedro Pascal as…the Mandalorian. If you don’t know, that’s a sort of bounty hunter like Boba Fett in the original Star Wars...

Sir David Attenborough and BBC have once again wowed us with yet another series showing us the wonders of nature. Just when you think you know everything there is about nature, shows like Seven Worlds, One Planet put nature on display—and teach us cool new things along the way. 10. Humans Have Only Known About Antarctica for...

Some people have a difficult time getting things done. Their minds constantly betray them, and they just can’t seem to be as productive as everyone else. Twitter user @a_silent_child is trying to help others understand a problem called executive dysfunction. They wrote about the issue, which can occur for a variety of reasons such as...

Helicopter parents have gotten a bad reputation over the years. They’re often criticized for being overprotective, getting involved in older children’s careers, and even giving teachers a hard time. A Reddit thread asks teachers about their worst experiences with helicopter parents, and they truly delivered. Here are some of the best worst stories we could...

Twitter began as a humble micro-blogging platform, but it now commands our respect. After all, world leaders now make news with the statements they put out on the site. Meanwhile, social justice movements and memes have penetrated our lives thanks to the platform. The hashtag #TwitterMomentsOfTheDecade focuses on preserving the biggest twitter moments of the...