From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her relationship with her fiancé. She says her fiancé, who is not her children’s biological father, is a great stepfather, but she feels their relationship has reached the end of the line. She is tempted to stay together for the kids‘ sake, since he has a good […]
Should My Fiancé and I Stay Together for the Kids? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 5-year-old stepdaughter, who “has been pooping on herself for a while now.” She says this behavior has been getting worse ever since “her mom gave her up to her dad and me.” She adds that her stepdaughter says she knows when she has to go but doesn’t want to stop playing or get up to go to the bathroom, and then tries to hide it. Any advice for this stepmom?
My Stepdaughter Has Been Pooping On Herself Following Some Big Life Changes: Advice? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about her almost-4-year-old daughter. She says her daughter “hates sleep.” She’s energetic, and though this mom is constantly trying to tire her out, it never results in better sleep. She mostly only sleeps 4 – 5 hours per night total. She tries to let her daughter “cry it out,” but this is complicated because the crying is disruptive to an elderly relative with dementia who also lives with them. Any advice for this exhausted mom?
My Toddler Hates Sleep and It’s Becoming a Problem: Advice? Read More »
Let’s look beyond John and Jim for some truly inspired baby names for boys that start with J.
25 Joyful Names for Boys that Start with J Read More »
Baby names for girls that start with J and go beyond Jessica and Jennifer.
25 Jubilant Baby Names for Girls That Start With J Read More »
In a post to Reddit, one wife and mother asks the internet if she is in the wrong for throwing away her husband’s Xbox after refusing to search for their lost dog.
Wife Throws Away Husband’s Xbox After He Refuses To Help Son Search For Lost Dog Read More »
It’s finally here! The Gerber Baby 2020 Magnolia Earl’s first steps!
Gerber Baby Magnolia Earl Takes Her First Steps And It Is All On Video Read More »
In an AITA (Am I The A***hole) on Reddit, one anonymous husband (OP) asked for the interwebs advice on his wife’s post-baby body and if she should be wearing a bikini.
Dad Blasts Wife At Pool Party For Postpartum Body, Asks Internet If He Was In The Right Read More »
One Reddit user is wondering if she’s being too sensitive after she heard her fiancé and his colleagues joking about him and his “work wife” during a remote meeting. As the woman began her post by revealing that she has known about his partner at work, who is a woman named Megan, for a while
According to a 28-year-old anonymous Reddit user, her 33-year-old husband was not happy when they learned the sex of their unborn child. And as the mom-to-be’s post explained, she and her husband have been together since college. The couple didn’t do anything special when it came to learning the gender of their first child. Instead,
“In fact, in the four years living in my house, I have never taken a walk around my neighborhood alone, and probably never will.”
“Some people will know the man we’re describing today… you may be aware of some of the things he’s done.”
Let’s look to the end of the alphabet for baby names that are unique and zesty!
20 Zesty Baby Names for Boys That Start with X, Y, or Z Read More »
Let’s look to the end of the alphabet for baby names that are unique and zesty!
20 Zingy Baby Names for Girls That Start with X, Y, or Z Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband adopting her daughter. This mom is pregnant with her second child, but her first has a different father who has never been involved in the child’s life. This mom wants to know how she should go about helping her husband adopt her daughter. What does she need to consider in terms of the biological father’s legal rights? Does she need to contact him? Has anyone been through this?
Cardi B had a moment on Instagram Live when daughter, Kulture, totally ignored her for her iPad (typical.)
Cardi B Mom-Shamed For Twitter Post, Rapper Shuts It Down In Sweetest Way Read More »
The moment many people have been waiting for is finally here, Mama June is reuniting with her children after being arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in March 2019.
“I still can’t believe she is here and she is our daughter. Just wow. What a miracle.”
Breastfeeding can be a rewarding experience and another great opportunity to bond with your baby throughout the day. That doesn’t mean it’s simple by any means, though. The breastfeeding process can pose challenges to even the most confident mom that can make you ask, “What am I doing?!” You might not produce enough milk, you might have trouble with latching or you might be overwhelmed by the idea of breastfeeding in public.
6 Breastfeeding Tips and Hacks That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier Read More »
George Floyd died on May 25 after he was arrested by four Minnesota police officers, one of which kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. While on the ground with his hands handcuffed back his back, Floyd begged for his life and at one point called out for his “mama.” Floyd was a parent
Pride Month is all about celebrating the best organizations, resources, and activists supporting the LGBTQ+ community. And the community itself, of course. There are many examples of meaningful outreach within communities and the country, as well as on an individual basis. We wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of the celebrities who’ve notably supported their LGBTQ+ children during their coming out and/or transitioning journeys and who have graciously shared their stories publicly.
5 Celebs Who’ve Supported Their LGBTQ+ Kids Proudly and Publicly Read More »
Black Lives Matter. These 10 children’s books will help you educate your children about race, racism, and protest.
10 Children’s Books to Help You Explain Racism and the Power of Protest to Your Kids Read More »
What’s old is new once more! Take a look at these classic names for girls that deserve your consideration.
25 Old-Fashioned Baby Girl Names We’d Like to See Make a Comeback Read More »
What’s old is new once more! Take a look at these classic names for boys that deserve your consideration.
25 Old-Fashioned Baby Boy Names We’d Like to See Make a Comeback Read More »
“Not being 2 yet, but she, she comes up to my belly and says, ‘Baby. Baby.’”
