June 2020

My 5-Year-Old Son's Behavior Has Gotten So Out of Control Lately: Advice?

My 5-Year-Old Son’s Behavior Has Gotten So Out of Control Lately: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 5-year-old son’s bad behavior. She says he has completely stopped using the bathroom. She has had to put him back in Pull-Ups even though he is fully potty trained. He is also exhibiting rude and sometimes mean behavior. He purposefully pushes and tests his mom and others in his life. This mom has tried everything and is feeling defeated. Any advice for her?

I'm Very Concerned About My Son's Living Situation When He's Staying With His Dad: Advice?

I’m Very Concerned About My Son’s Living Situation When He’s Staying With His Dad: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her son’s living situation when he is staying with his dad. She says that her son, 5, stays with his father every weekend. They live in a two-bedroom apartment with no yard. The father’s girlfriend, who also lives with them, is due to have a baby at any minute. Recently, the father’s father, who is an “alcoholic,” moved in as well. She is also concerned that her son is sleeping in a “baby crib” while there. What can or should she do?

I No Longer Have Romantic Feelings for My Husband Even Though He's a Great Partner and Dad: Advice?

I No Longer Have Romantic Feelings for My Husband Even Though He’s a Great Partner and Dad: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her relationship with her husband. She says that she no longer feels a romantic connection with her husband; instead, she only sees him as a friend. He’s a good man and a good father, she says, but the romantic spark is gone. They are currently living separately so that she can spend some time exploring her feelings, and they are already in therapy together. She feels torn between her head and her heart. Any advice for her?

The Top 5 Movies to Stream on Disney+

The Top 5 Movies to Stream on Disney+

If you’re the parent of a young child, you’ve probably already signed up for Disney+, Disney’s on-demand, ad-free streaming service that lets you easily choose from a wide variety of shows and movies from the likes of Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century Fox, and National Geographic. In short, there’s really no end to the options you can choose from, making it a great platform for kids big and small, as well as adults.

The 20 Funniest Dads on Twitter

The 20 Funniest Dads on Twitter

There’s a reason the term “dad jokes” is such a thing. While they may make teenagers cringe, dad jokes can also bring us many laugh-out-loud moments during the ridiculously entertaining (and sometimes frustrating!) chaos that is home life with children.

There's a Huge Age Gap Between My Three Older Kids and My New Baby, and I'm Struggling: Is That Normal?

There’s a Huge Age Gap Between My Three Older Kids and My New Baby, and I’m Struggling: Is That Normal?

A mom writes in asking for advice about the age gap between her kids. She is a mother-of-four; three of her four kids are teenagers or pre-teens. Her newest child is an 11-month-old infant. That makes the age gap between her youngest child and second-oldest kid more than 10 years. This mom has been struggling, and she is unsure why. She has raised three kids, but this fourth one seems harder. Is it due to the age gap? Any advice for her?

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Opens Up About the Day She Learned She Miscarriage a Child in November 2019

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Opens Up About the Day She Learned She Miscarriage a Child in November 2019

On May 28, Jinger Dugger Vuolo and Jeremy Vuolo announced that they are expecting their second child together nearly two years after welcoming their first child, Felicity, in 2018. The couple who has been married since 2016 also revealed that they are expecting another baby girl. At the time, Jinger wrote on Instagram, “We are …

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I'm Going to Be a First-Time Mom: When Should I Have My First Ultrasound?

I’m Going to Be a First-Time Mom: When Should I Have My First Ultrasound?

A first-time mom writes in asking for advice about her first ultrasound. She says she just found out she is in Week 9 of her pregnancy, but when she contacted an OBGYN, they told her they would not schedule her first ultrasound until she is 12 weeks. This mom says every other mom she knows had her first ultrasound between 6-8 weeks. Is it normal to have your first ultrasound so “late” at 12 weeks?

I'm Potty Training My Two-Year-Old: Can I Use Diapers Instead of Pull-Ups?

I’m Potty Training My Two-Year-Old: Can I Use Diapers Instead of Pull-Ups?

A mom writes in asking for potty training advice for her 2-year-old daughter. She says she had decided to start potty training her daughter and wants to know if she can use diapers, which she has leftover, versus moving to Pull-Ups, which many moms often use during the potty training phase. Would that work? Any other potty training advice for this mom?

How Do I Help My Kids Become More Independent Again?

How Do I Help My Kids Become More Independent Again?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her kids and their independence. She says her two kids were once fairly independent, but since being home with them 24/7 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, she has noticed that they have both become codependent and “unsure of everything.” She wants to know how to help them get back to their more independent selves.

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