A mum has taken to Mumsnet to complain after her stepmother repeatedly made shameful comments about her 19-month-old son. The woman posted on the website Am I being unreasonable? forum as she explained: “Two weeks in a row, my MIL told my 19 month old son that he was going to get fat if he … Read more
My husband has a very intense job that he is passionate about and he is able to really support our family. It gave us the freedom to let myself step back while we raise our child, which is a very great privilege, even though being a stay-at-home mom was never my plan. I think my … Read more
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – The Catholic Church and her people stand ready not only to help pregnant women bring their pregnancies to term, but also to help women who have had abortions, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said. chairman of the US Episcopal Committee on Pro-Life Activities. The ministries … Read more
Reader’s comment on the topic of parenting that hurts rather than helps: “Toxic Parenting by Dr. Susan Forward is one of the best books and manuals I have ever come across. I have passed on many copies throughout my own years of therapy, to so many tortured souls. “I’m the only one of four children … Read more
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@clarremont-courier.com I am an only child. Mom had me in November 1963, then decided she was good. Dad left when I was out of nappies, but that’s a story for another day. I applaud Mom’s chutzpah, though it was more likely blind luck, gambling, I wouldn’t disappoint her so badly that … Read more
Otis Morgan | Image: Faith Morgan | Photo credit: Facebook Highlights Two-year-old Otis Morgan shaved his hair with his dad’s beard trimmer The mower had been left on charge outside the bathroom Otis’ mom thought she should shave all her hair Young children can be mischievous. A mother recently discovered that she shouldn’t leave her … Read more
FG Commerce/Getty Images Raise your hand if you’ve been scrolling through parent groups on Facebook asking for advice on breastfeeding or how to get your kids to eat more vegetables. Or to get confirmation that you’re not the only one hiding in the bathroom so you can clear a few levels of a certain favorite … Read more
Got a child under the age of 5 in your household or is someone in your family expecting? There’s a new resource for you and your family! Hello Family Spartanburg is designed to help answer questions about your child’s development, offer support, and connect you to resources and services. In this article, you’ll learn more … Read more
Editor’s Note: This content is sponsored by Vicks VapoRub and produced by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No members of the news and editorial staff were involved in the production of this article. MANILA, Philippines – Family dynamics have changed for quite some time now. Gone are the days when mothers quit … Read more
Many children use social media, but how many are real Internet stars? Very little. Thanks to their famous parents, some kids find their way onto platforms like Instagram and TikTok, garnering millions of followers with cute photos and videos (bonus points if mom and dad make an appearance), enviable vacations, or even businesses. For example, … Read more