A mom writes in asking for advice about her kids’ grandmother. Their grandmother (on their father’s side) is not, according to this mom, practicing social distancing. Additionally, she works in a nursing home, placing her in an incredibly high-risk position. However, the grandmother still constantly asks to see her grandkids. What should this mom do?
The bubble concept is designed to “try to find a balance between physical safety and mental health.”
A mom writes in asking for advice about sleepovers and age-appropriateness. She wants to know what a good age to start letting her kids have sleepovers might be. Specifically, she is curious about letting her kids go stay with in-laws or other extended family for an overnight.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her landlord. She says that her landlord has refused all requests to have things in their home fixed, including plumbing, air conditioning, and more. This mom has already taken several steps — withholding rent, requesting an inspection from the city, etc. — and though she does plan to move her family, it cannot happen immediately for financial reasons. What should she do to keep herself and her family safe and comfortable in their own home?
A mom writes in asking for advice about an argument she had with her friend in which the friend told her, “No wonder you’re single.” This mom was very hurt by this comment for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that her last longterm relationship was abusive. She wants to know if she is overreacting to being told such a thing or if she has a right to be upset.
A mom writes in asking for advice about whether she should introduce her daughter to her father, who is about to be released from prison. She says her relationship with this man was abusive and she wants nothing to do with him, but for a variety of reasons — including the potential for this situation to become a legal custody battle — she feels obligated to allow him the opportunity to be a father to his daughter. Should she introduce them? And if so, what would be the best way for her to do it and maintain control of the situation?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her daycare. She says her son’s daycare, which is operating as an “essential business,” has decided to require all children in their care to wear masks at all times except for snack time and lunch. This mom is looking for thoughts and feedback on this requirement.
A woman writes in asking for advice about how to quit smoking. This woman is about to become a first-time mom at the age of 32, but she’s been smoking since she was 16. Though her desire to smoke initially waned when she learned she was pregnant, her cravings are now growing strong ahead of her due date.
Things are different, and they are constantly changing. The novel coronavirus outbreak — and COVID-19, the disease the virus causes — has made swift and often brutal changes to the way we live — or used to live — our lives.
A mom writes in asking for advice about social distancing. She says that her partner, who is otherwise great, isn’t taking social distancing guidelines as seriously as she is.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband, whom she says is not taking the ongoing pandemic seriously. The husband works outside the house, and when he comes home, he makes no effort to wash his hands, remove dirty clothing, or otherwise be sanitary. Their daughter has a history of pneumonia, so this mom wants to know what she should do.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her brother. She says that he currently lives with her and her family, which includes four children, after he got kicked out of their parents’ house. He is insisting on being able to go see his girlfriend, but this mom does not want him in and out of her house during the coronavirus pandemic, as he could possibly infect her or her family.
In a recent post to Reddit, a mother shared how school officials used her child’s EpiPen to save another student who was having an allergic reaction while at school.
“Be aware. Watch people. Watch your children. Because of the confusion and chaos, the child gets too far away. You gotta keep people close.”
The incident occurred after Caitlyn Smith, who was watching her nephew at the time of the accident, found the gun in the house.
Duff was in the park with her son, Luca, and other kids who were playing football when a paparazzo began taking photos the children without their parents’ permission.
“As a father, a former Scout, and the National Chair of the Boy Scouts of America, I am truly heartbroken that you were harmed during your time in Scouting and that you carry unfathomable pain.”
A worried mom writes in concerned about her ten-year-old nephew watching her change her two-year-old. She is looking for advice on what to do.
My Ex Is Making Our 4-year-old Sleep On The Floor Because She Wets The Bed-Is This Abuse?
An Oregon woman came home one day to find a surprise in her house: a four-foot mountain lion.
At what age should your child move out of a car seat and into a booster seat? The topic is a debated one and personal choices on how to handle the matter can sometimes be met with criticism, making it uncomfortable for everyone involved.
A community member writes in asking for advice and opinions on posting photos of your children online when you’ve told them many times you do not want pictures posted. A Mamas Uncut community member asks: “My family posts photos of my kid online against my wishes: Advice?Public opinion? How do you feel about a family taking photos of your children and posting them when you told them not to on multiple occasions. I requested my child’s online identity to be hers when she comes of age. Shouldn’t she be given the right to control her likeness?” -Mamas Uncut Community Member YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: My Ex’s New Wife Posted Pictures of My Child on Social Media, Despite Having Never Met Her: Any Advice? Community Advice for This Mom Whose Family Posts Pictures Of Her Child Online Despite Being Asked Not To Advice Summary The popular opinion was that it is not acceptable to post pictures of children when you have been asked not to. Some advice that was given was to ask them politely to remove it, and if they don’t report them to the platform they posted on. “If my family posts pictures they take of my daughter, I’m …
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It’s no secret that vaping has become a public health crisis and now it has claimed the life of its youngest victim to date. a Texas-based 15-year-old died from a vaping associated lung injury.
A Community Member writes in asking for advice on when it is safe to let your children bathe alone, without any assistance from a parent.
The class-action lawsuit, which was first reported by TMZ, was filed on behalf of John Baker Orange who alleges that someone hacked into his Ring system and began making comments to his kids, even going so far as to encourage his children to get closer to the home security cameras.