Colin Mochrie defends his trans daughter from internet trolls

By
Nicole
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Once again Colin Mochrie and his wife showed that they love and support their daughter Kinley no matter what. She celebrated her birthday with the closest friends and family members. Colin used his Facebook page to post the family photo and send her a lovely message.

Alongside the photo he wrote:

“Happy Birthday to my lovely daughter! 28 years old and everything we’ve ever hoped for in a child.”

Many people reacted positively to this post, but there were some very hostile comments as well.

Kinley is gransgender woman and people react differently to this. Nevertheless, what’s most important to Kinley is that her parents give her full support. They love her unconditionally, therefore, haters were not left unanswered:

“Thanks to the fans of this page for being supportive and human. To the trolls, my thoughts and prayers to your body for losing it’s mind and soul so tragically.”

Many people wrote kind words. Comments with expression of admiration and support were abundant. One of the comments says:

“Thank you for supporting your lovely daughter and the trans community. I work with homeless trans youth and the main reason they are homeless is related to family rejection. We need more parents who understand and love their children without condition. Thank you for being that kind of parent.”

Another person wrote:

“I’m a trans woman, and today is the first day my mom called me her daughter. Thank you for being supportive of your daughter! Supportive parents make all of the difference.”

On several occasions  Colin has publicly spoken about his daughter and their relationship with her. The actor told The National:

“We’ve started saying yes — within limits — and it’s taken us to these amazing places and amazing people, so I do think improv actually did help with this.”

He also adds:

“You accept what someone has given you and you build on that.”

Colin proved many times that he indeed supports the trans community. He even reflects his own personal experience in order to defend the community. He once wrote:

“My 90-yr-old mother-in-law and 87-yr-old mother love and acceptance of our trans daughter warms me. Wonder why some who are younger can’t. The negative is that my mom refers to the community as BLT. It’s a learning curve.”

Kin’s story

Kinley or Kin, as her family and friends call her, was born as Luke Mochrie. His coming out happened in 2016, but as she says, she never worried whether her parents will accept her. She knew they will. On ET Canada she explained:

“It was fairly straight forward. There were challenges that came with it… I know there was some difficulties around getting used to the name change.” 

She also tells the story about choosing the new name:

“I said to my parents, ‘I would like to know what names you like and what names you would give me now,’ and they came back to me the next day with a list of 20 names. Slowly, we whittled it down to about five and then slowly got to… I don’t know, there was just something about Kinley.” 

Colin and his wife accepted her immediately. Regarding that, he adds:

“This is my child, this is the exact same person, with a new coat. All you want when you have a child is for them to be safe, to be happy, and to be better than you.”

Kin has publicly spoken about her sexuality as well. She identifies herself as a bisexual non-binary trans woman.

She is following her father’s steps. She studied screen-writing at the New York Film Academy. Nowadays she is working on a project for Second City Theatre in Toronto. Haters do not stop her living the life she always wanted to have.

Bullied teen gets tear-jerking surprise at his new high school

By
Monica Pop
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Bullying is a serious problem that affects many students. Actually, the statistics are staggering. Those children who are victims of bullying are likely to suffer from poor school performance, anxiety, and depression. The problem is so perennial that the consequences of being bullied last years after it takes place.

Many educational institutions fail in detecting this issue which results in a great number of students facing days of horror while at school. In cases like this, the parents are usually the ones who struggle to get their kids out of reach of the bullies.

Azzy Robinson is a 15-year-old student who didn’t have an easy start at school as he suffered being mocked and treated badly by his schoolmates. His mother, Tracy couldn’t see her son suffer any longer so she took things in her own hands and transferred her son to a brand new-school. Both she and Azzy hoped things would be different this time and he’d be able to make friends. And as it turned out, that was the best thing this mother could do.

Azzy’s classmates from his new school, LaVergne High, were happy to welcome him as they realized he was one of the kindest and friendliest people they’ve ever met. They couldn’t believe how the kids from his former school could be so cruel to him. However, that was now in the past and Azzy’s biology classmates, along with their teacher wanted him to know that.

These loving kids decided to prepare a huge surprise for Azzy so that he knew they are his true friends he can always count on.

When they handed him the red box, he felt overwhelmed, appreciated, and loved.

“We got you some stuff because of how generous you are and everything you do,” one student tells him.

As he opened it, Azzy bursted in tears of joy.

This video restores our faith in the young generations. After all, things are never as bad as they seem, and there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Schools are removing analog clocks from exam rooms because kids can’t read them

By
Nicole
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Modern technology is definitely part of almost all our daily activities. Whether you do your leisure activities, doing homework assignments or conducting a scientific research, digital technology is inseparable component. This made us dependent on sophisticated gadgets and devices. We don’t talk about adults only, but about children as well.

This dependence on digital technology affected even minor things, like telling the time for instance. This problem is explained by Malcolm Trobe, deputy general secretary at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). According to him and ASCL, students have difficulties using analogue clocks since they are accustomed to using the digital clocks instead. This is particularly true for students under 18.

This problem, made schools considering to remove the analogue clocks from the classrooms and installing digital clocks instead. Regarding this, Trobe says:

“The current generation aren’t as good at reading the traditional clock face as older generations.”

He adds:

“They are used to seeing a digital representation of time on their phone, on their computer. Nearly everything they’ve got is digital so youngsters are just exposed to time being given digitally everywhere.” 

Trobe justifies this switch from analogue to digital clocks because of the stress factor. Since students can tell the time more easily using the digital clock, they know, for instance, how much time is reserved for a test. This decreases the stress level of the students.

He elaborates:

“You don’t want them to put their hand up to ask how much time is left. Schools will inevitably be doing their best to make young children feel as relaxed as the can be. There is actually a big advantage in using digital clocks in exam rooms because it is much less easy to mistake a time on a digital clock when you are working against time.” 

Similar opinion has Stephanie Keenan, head of English at Ruislip High School in north-west London. Keenan told The Telegraph that her school is also planning to remove the analogue clocks. On her side is Cheryl Quin, a head of department at Cockermouth School and chair of the West Cumbria Network. 

Teaching to read clocks is part of the school curriculum. However, it appears that students do not understand this quite well. Trobe explains:

“It may be a little sad if youngsters coming through aren’t able to tell the time on clock faces.”

He also adds:

“One hopes that we will be teaching youngsters to read clocks, however we can see the benefit of digital clocks in exam rooms.” 

Sally Payne, the head paediatric occupational therapist at the Heart of England foundation NHS Trust, goes even further. According to her, students have problems with proper holding of writing tools as well. She points out that all these things are as a direct result of the overdepandence on technology. She explains:

“To be able to grip a pencil and move it, you need strong control of the fine muscles in your fingers. Children need lots of opportunity to develop those skills.”

“It’s easier to give a child an iPad than encouraging them to do muscle-building play such as building blocks, cutting and sticking, or pulling toys and ropes. Because of this, they’re not developing the underlying foundation skills they need to grip and hold a pencil.” 

8 things you can learn about someone from a single kiss

By
Monica Pop
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Finding “the one” is probably one of the hardest things in life, as not everyone is lucky enough to get involved in a relationship with their perfect match. Many times, what we think is an ideal relationship turns into a disastrous one and we find ourselves on the dating scene again. So, how do we know if someone is our soulmate and worth spending the journey called life together?

I guess that first of all, we should be aware of the qualities that we secretly wish our perfect date to possess in order for something more serious to take place. One of those is the way the person kisses. According to Bright Side one can learn a lot about their partner after sharing just one single kiss.

8. Is there chemistry between you and your partner?

I am confident how you’ve heard the term ‘chemistry’ being used to describe what two people have together. So what does this word really stand for? The truth is that the chemistry felt between two people can’t be put into words. The moment the partners’ lips touch, it can’t be felt in the stomach whether that’s IT.

If there are no sparks or the feeling of butterflies flying in your stomach, that’s probably not going to change, as if there’s chemistry, you feel it from the start.

7. Will your partner be good in bed?

You may now wonder what the connection between the first kiss and how good your potential partner would be in bed have in common. The answer is A LOT. While kissing, you should pay attention how they move their hands and what part of your body they prefer to caress. It’s believed that most of the technique used during the first kiss is also applied in the bedroom. So if you don’t feel overwhelmed by your partner’s kissing, you should reconsider your decision about sleeping with them.

6. Is your partner confident enough?

When you are choosing a partner, you probably want to be with someone who’s confident in themselves. Well, that first kiss speaks a lot of whether that other person knows what they are doing or are completely clueless of how to treat you and how to approach you.

The kissing should come natural. If it’s forced, that’s not really a good sign. You should also pay attention of how the other person reacts to your kiss. How they lean towards you, how they keep their head, or whether they put their arms around your waist or your neck is also something worth taking into consideration.

What comes after the kiss is also important. It’s believed that if the person is willing to show emotions after that fist kiss happens, they would probably be that open later in the relationship as well.

5. Does your partner take care of themselves?

If the partner wants to make a good first impression, he or she should mind their hygiene and show up wearing a perfume, being showered, and having fresh breath. You definitely wouldn’t want some stinky guy or girl kissing you, right? Because if they don’t care about the way they look while dating you, it means your opinion of them isn’t something they really care about. And honestly, that’s not a good start of a relationship.

If their teeth aren’t brushed the first time they kiss you, don’t expect from them to brush them later on. They are probably not taking good care of their personal hygiene.

4. Is your partner a good listener?

While kissing, we send dozens of micro-signals and that way alert the other person whether they should push or pull back with what they are doing. If you are not a kind of person who enjoys being kissed using tongue let’s say, and you tell that to the person kissing you, they shouldn’t insist, but adjust to your rhythm.

If the partner is able to understand and accept all those tiny signs your body sends to them, they might be the right person for you. This way you know you are dealing with someone who respects your wishes. When kissing someone for the first time, make sure you pay attention whether they are able to follow your lead or not.

3. How serious will your relationship be?

Just because someone kisses you, that doesn’t necessarily means they would start a relationship with you. He or she may simply find you attractive, but that’s it. If you want to figure out whether they see you as a long-term relationship material or not, you should see how they kiss you. Do they take their time, or are in a rush?

Your feelings are equally important, of course. You may also not be certain whether that person might be your soulmate or not, and kissing them is just one way of imagining whether you can spend your lifetime with them or not. After that kiss, your intentions would probably be more clear.

2. Does your partner rush things?

Being patient and doing things one step at a time could be a sing that your date or what was supposed to be just a flirt could turn into something more serious. On the other hand, if the partner is rushing things out, such as touching you all over your body, sliding up their hands under your shirt, or grabbing your ass, they just want to sleep with you and see you as a one night stand.

The right person would never force you to do something you are not comfortable with and would enjoy every moment of the time they have with you.

1. Is your partner appreciative?

So, you kissed for the first time, and now what? The reaction of your partner after the first kiss reveals a lot about their feelings for you. Are they happy and smiling because they got to kiss you? If the answer is yes, than it means they like you and enjoyed putting their lips on yours.

Do you think the first kiss is really that important? What was yours like? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

Grandma calls police about missing granddaughter – Cops find age 5 girl locked under stairs

By
Nicole
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It’s unbelievable how some people treat their kids. There are many cases where kids are facing up with the consequences of domestic violence and the harsh heartless parents’ behaviour. Instead of being taken care of and grow up with parents’ love and support,  many kids are targets of beating, misbehaviour and abuse. The physical and mental health of these kids are under threat by thoughtless and violent parents.

Linda Benskey, grandmother of the five-year old Angel, is aware of all of these possibilities. Her fears about her step-granddaughter appeared after a period of several months of not being able to see her step-granddaughter. Angel lived in North Carolina with Linda’s stepson. Linda’s worries made her call the police and asked them to check on the girl. This led her to shocking discovery.

Linda got the attention of the police. The officers, upon hearing this, immediately started the procedure. Their first contact was Tracy Harrell, the lady that took care of Angel during a local daycare. She agreed to aid the police in finding out what’s going on with Angel.

The police officers and Tracy were stunned and shocked when they discovered Angel. She was locked under the stairs, beaten, burned and bruised. The girl was in a horrible situation.

Regarding this, Tracy said:

“Her little hands were shaky. Her hair was shaved, but what wasn’t shaved was pulled out in knots, so she had bald spots all over her head. Her face was dirty and cut up. She had bruises around her neck.”

Angel couldn’t remember how long she had been locked under the stairs. This little beauty was ruined, starved and abused. The monsters, Angel’s father Adam Byrd and his girlfriend Crystal Carnahan, were arrested and charged with child abuse. They lost the custody of the girl and the family is trying to receive it. They will do anything just to normalize Angel’s life.

Tracy was dear to Angel. She loved her and trusted her more than anyone else in the world. Tracy recalls:

“THERE WAS NEVER A DAY WHEN SHE LEFT, AND SHE WOULDN’T SAY, ‘I LOVE YOU MISS TRACY,’”HARRELL RECALLED FROM HER TIME AS HER CAREGIVER.

She also adds:

“She clung to me and wrapped her arms around me. I had  her laying here and she kept saying ‘please don’t leave me, please don’t leave me.’”

Thanks to Linda, the police and Tracy, Angel’s life is saved. She may feel the emotional consequences of the abuse in the future, but at least the abusers are behind bars and stopped from doing harm to anyone else again.

Breastfeeding baby not invited to destination wedding

By
Nicole
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Weddings – time for celebration, party, lots of guests and family reunion. Weddings require lots of preparations, including the perfect clothing, interesting decorations and inviting family and friends. Many couples do not mind having a lot of guests, including children. However, some couples want only adult guests, which means no children invited.

Lucy B, a mother of a five-month old baby, experienced this kind of wedding and she got quite frustrated by it. This British lady booked tickets and spent some $5,000 to travel to her cousin’s wedding in Australia, only to find out that her baby was not welcomed to the party.

Lucy’s frustration is even greater since she planned this trip and booked the flights for the family a year in advance. Now, all her costs are for nothing.

Lucy B is the lady’s nickname on Netmums. Lucy used this website to post her story and tell the other members what kind of situation she found herself in. She explained that she was informed by the cousin a year in advance that the wedding will be in Australia. As soon as she found out the date of the wedding, she booked the tickets and paid $5,312.

However, three weeks before the wedding itself her cousin told her that only Lucy and her husband are invited. There was no invitation for the kids. What was even more frustrating for her, there was no one to babysit her baby. 

She says:

“I researched online but couldn’t find anyone (they live in the suburbs). Everyone I knew in Australia, was attending the wedding. Am I being unreasonable to think it’s a joke they can’t make an exception for a breastfeed baby flying from England?”

Many who learnt about her experience justified her frustration and stress.

There are people who think that ‘that’ rule should not be emphasised at the last moment and they had to accept the baby at the wedding.  

Exceptions exist and they had to make some exceptions for this wedding as well, especially having in mind the long distance this family had to travel.

This story shows how some people are making decisions without proper thinking. The couple that was getting married should have thought in advance all the details in order to avoid situation like this. Since it’s their fault, they had to make an exception about Lucy, particularly since this family travelled thousands of miles just to attend this wedding.

This is a good lesson for all future wives and husbands. The big day should be the day of happiness and joy, not just for the main people, but for all who attend such an event. Having situations like this may transform the day into something very non-desirable.

Andrea Bocelli beautifully sings Phantom of the Opera cover

By
Jessica Jones
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It’s practically impossible for one not to get emotional when the powerful voice of the great Andrea Bocelli fills the air. He’s one of the best tenors in the history of music who never ceases to amaze the crowds while performing his greatest hits like the Italian songs “La Voce Del Silenzio”, “Dare to Live (Vivere)” and “Fall on Me” with son, Matteo.

His fellow friend Celine Dion with whom he performed our all time favorite “The Prayer” has said that “if God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli,” and honestly, we can’t agree more. Those who had that unique chance to see Andrea performing live describe the experience as divine. This time, this chart-topping singer has treated the audience with the music of the best musical of all time: The Phantom of the Opera, and he sounds as amazing as ever.

At the age of 12, Bocelli completely lost his ability to see as a result of an accident at a soccer match. However, this never stood on his way to success. He knew his talent had to be shared with the whole world and worked hard to be seen and given the recognition he deserved, thus got on the list of the best singers of all time. He learned how to play the piano and other instruments and let music lead his way to the stars.

People first heard of Bocelli after Luciano Pavarotti himself invited him to be part of the “Miserere.” Ever since, his music career went upwards and he’s still one of the best in the industry. He has received numerous awards throughout the years, as well as a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The performance you are about to see is just a further proof that Bocelli’s vocal is hard to beat. Or better said, impossible. He performed the song “The Music of the Night” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and enchanted the audience.

The connection Bocelli makes with each piece of music he performs is felt by everyone who gets to listen to him.

Take a look at the video below and enjoy.

Research has now confirmed why the youngest sibling is the funniest

By
Nicole
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Most families have their own ‘comedian’, or a kid that is responsible for making everyone laugh. These talented kids, with their jokes, pranks or stories, try to provide a good time to all family members. Everyone enjoys with these jokes and everyone likes having a good time in order to forget the everyday problems, at least for a moment.

The general opinion is that this role of jokester is usually attributed to the older kids. People believe that the older kids know more jokes and know how to make everyone laugh. The other kids are the learners and act like an audience. However, the recent research published by YouGov shows something very different.

YouGov published a research that indicates people might be wrong. These unexpected results of the research show that actually the youngest kid in the family is in most cases the funniest one. The research explains that this is due to the fact that the older kids are engaged in more serious every day activities. This means that the older kids have some other matters to work on, while the youngest kids have more time to engage themselves in telling jokes or funny stories.

The research adds:

“Splitting out the first and last born siblings in British families with more than one child (86 per cent of the population), a clear divide in personality traits emerges.”

These claims are supported by the participants’ answers as well. The results show that some 54% of the older children think that they are more responsible than the younger ones. This creates space to the younger kids to show off and entertain the family.

What’s the situation in your family? Is the youngest kid the funniest?

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