Parenting

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.

Dad's Breaks Harsh Relationship Advice To Son, Admits Regret Over Getting Married

Dad’s Breaks Harsh Relationship Advice To Son, Admits Regret Over Getting Married

A father recently took to Reddit to share his reaction when his son asked both he and his wife if he should attempt to keep a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend when he leaves for college in the fall.

Dad’s Breaks Harsh Relationship Advice To Son, Admits Regret Over Getting Married Read More »

Should I Let My Teenage Daughter Move Back Home Despite My Many Concerns?

Should I Let My Teenage Daughter Move Back Home Despite My Many Concerns?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her teenage daughter. She says her daughter, 19, moved out to live with her boyfriend but is now asking to move back home. The two have a somewhat strained relationship, but additionally, this mom is living in a small house with other people, is about to lose her job, and feels her daughter will not contribute meaningfully and may cause unnecessary drama. She wants to help as a mom but is not sure she can or should.

Should I Let My Teenage Daughter Move Back Home Despite My Many Concerns? Read More »

Would It Be Wrong to Stop My 6-Month-Old Baby from Learning to Crawl?

Would It Be Wrong to Stop My 6-Month-Old Baby from Learning to Crawl?

A mom writes in asking about her 6-month-old baby, who has started crawling. She says that, in her current living situation in her mother-in-law’s trailer, there are no carpets. She worries that the baby crawling in this environment is dirty and dangerous. She asks our community of moms whether it would be bad to stop her baby from learning to crawl.

Would It Be Wrong to Stop My 6-Month-Old Baby from Learning to Crawl? Read More »

Should I Be Concerned That My Daughter's Father Bathes in the Tub with Her?

Should I Be Concerned That My Daughter’s Father Bathes in the Tub with Her?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her daughter’s relationship with her biological father. This. mom says she recently learned that the girl’s father — whom this mom has not been with for a long time — bathes naked in the tub with his daughter. This mom is concerned about this behavior, but should she be?

Should I Be Concerned That My Daughter’s Father Bathes in the Tub with Her? Read More »

Should I Be Getting More in Child Support Than What I Am Currently?

Should I Be Getting More in Child Support Than What I Am Currently?

A mom writes in asking for advice about child support. She says her ex — the father of her child — makes more than $120,000 and only pays $650 a month in child support. What’s more is that he doesn’t even pay that every month. This mom only makes $25,000 annually and can’t even afford to live on her own. Should she pursue getting more in child support from her ex?

Should I Be Getting More in Child Support Than What I Am Currently? Read More »

What Are All of the Things I Need to Get Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby?

What Are All of the Things I Need to Get Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby?

A mom writes in asking for advice about the things she needs to get before her baby arrives. Though it is her second child, she says “pregnancy brain is real,” and given everything that is going on in the world, she wants to make sure her bases are covered. She already has a lot but wants to know if she left anything important off the list.

What Are All of the Things I Need to Get Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby? Read More »

Mackenzie McKee Says She Was Upset With God During Her Late Mother's Cancer Battle, Now She's Living Her Life to Make Her Mom Proud

Mackenzie McKee Says She Was Upset With God During Her Late Mother’s Cancer Battle, Now She’s Living Her Life to Make Her Mom Proud

“It is not how many days you are given because we’re never promised tomorrow but it’s about what you do with those days. When you die, people are going to remember you for how you lived your life.”

Mackenzie McKee Says She Was Upset With God During Her Late Mother’s Cancer Battle, Now She’s Living Her Life to Make Her Mom Proud Read More »

Scroll to Top