May 2020

Actress Lisa Kudrow Opens Up About the Rules She Put in Place at Her Mother's Funeral in Time of Coronavirus

Actress Lisa Kudrow Opens Up About the Rules She Put in Place at Her Mother’s Funeral in Time of Coronavirus

Former Friends actress Lisa Kudrow revealed she felt like a monster at her mother’s funeral due to the stringent rules she had to put in place in order to keep everyone else safe and healthy. According to E! News, Kudrow’s mother passed away in February, for reasons unrelated to coronavirus, but due to COVID-19, the actress had to make specific changes to her mom’s funeral service.

How Can I Get My Hyperactive 3-Year-Old to Calm Down and Listen?

How Can I Get My Hyperactive 3-Year-Old to Calm Down and Listen?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 3-year-old toddler. She says her son is “super hyperactive.” He is usually fine when it just the two of them, but if anyone else is around, “all respect goes out the window.” He runs wild, throws things, yells, and then throws a fit when his mom tries to calm him or send him to his room. This mom wants to know if there is anything can do to help change this behavior, to calm him when he is in such a state.

My 8-Month-Old Baby Is Grinding Her Teeth: How Can I Get Her to Stop?

My 8-Month-Old Baby Is Grinding Her Teeth: How Can I Get Her to Stop?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 8-month-old daughter. She says her daughter has two teeth, which she is constantly grinding. This mom suspects her daughter does this because it feels good as she is still teething, but she doesn’t want her to damage her teeth. She especially does not want the teeth grinding to become a habit that follows her daughter as she gets older and her permanent teeth come in.

My Almost Year-Old Baby Refuses to Eat Anything Other Than Baby Food: Advice

My Almost Year-Old Baby Refuses to Eat Anything Other Than Baby Food: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 11-month-old baby who, she says, refuses to eat any food other than baby food. She has tried a ton of different baby-safe foods, but nothing has taken. Her son will only eat baby food with cereal mixed in. If she gives him something else, like peas or eggs or banana, “he will gag until he makes himself throw up.” Do you have any advice for this mom?

My Partner Was Recently Diagnosed with ADD/ADHD: Any Advice?

My Partner Was Recently Diagnosed with ADD/ADHD: Any Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her partner, who is also the father of her child. She says he was recently diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD). It seems this news came as a surprise to this mom. She is asking for thoughts and advice from the community: Does anyone have advice to share about living with a partner with ADD/ADHD? Any words of wisdom?

I'm Potty Training My Toddler, and He's Terrified of Going Number Two on the Toilet: Advice?

I’m Potty Training My Toddler, and He’s Terrified of Going Number Two on the Toilet: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about potty training. She says she is currently potty training her 3-year-old toddler, and though he’s doing well overall (with Number One, anyway), she says he is “terrified of going Number Two.” He explicitly says he is scared. She tries to coax him with prizes. But it isn’t taking. She says she is now on day three of him “holding it in,” and so she’d like some advice about ways she can encourage him.

I Am a Mom Who's Always Struggled with Depression Due to My Weight, But Things Have Gotten Very Bad Lately, and I Could Use Some Advice

I Am a Mom Who’s Always Struggled with Depression Due to My Weight, But Things Have Gotten Very Bad Lately, and I Could Use Some Advice

A mom writes in asking for advice about dealing with depression. She says she is no stranger to depression: she’s always felt depressed about her weight. But lately, things have gotten worse. She constantly feels like a bad mom, a bad partner, and a bad daughter. A recent strain in her relationship with her mom may be part of the reason why she is feeling extra down. But she is turning to other moms for advice in dealing with depression. See what our community had to say below.

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