awkward phase

A child is embarrassed over his lunch. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Family, Modern Families

Mom shocked that fourth-grade son ’embarrassed’ eating chips out of a Ziploc bag for lunch

Tod Perry

4/8/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026