Jessica Fein is the proud mother of two sons and one daughter. Her adventure in parenthood, however, looks quite different than most. This is because her daughter Dalia has a rare, degenerative disease called myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers, also known as MERRF. Dalia’s Diagnosis When Jessica gave birth to her only daughter Dalia,...
In a post in the Mums Who Cook, Clean and Organise Facebook group, one mother sparked a heated debate over her supposed “50s lifestyle”. Stay-at-home mom Brooke Smith posted a snippet of her routine, more importantly, how she wakes up at 4:30 am to make her husband’s breakfast, and how she never goes to sleep...
Lisa Wright had a happy childhood with kind, caring parents. The only slight difference? They were her adoptive parents. Finally, after five decades, she and her birth mom met for the first time. What’s more, she found out that she grew up watching her mom on TV. (1) Daughter And Her Birth Mom Finally Reunited...
Imagine carrying your children for nine months, then giving birth to them, only to be told that biologically they aren’t yours. This is exactly what happened to Lydia Fairchild, and she almost lost custody of all three of her children because of it. The reason why is as surprising as the case itself. The Courts...
We love our kids. No doubt about that. They are bundles of joy given to us by the universe to set our lives on a path of unbridled love, affection, and happiness. At least, that’s what many of us think. However, this doesn’t change the fact that they drive us nuts sometimes. Staying at home...
Haley Hassell is a blogger on Facebook who boasts of two occupations. She’s a registered nurse and “Mommy to Presleigh.” And she doesn’t shy away from the relatable difficulties of the latter job. One of her posts went viral when she shared an important parenting lesson. “WARNING LONG MOM RANT POST!!!” she warned her viewers...
As a parent and as a now-adult child: Do you feel you owe your parents anything for bringing you into the world? Some people feel kids don’t owe their parents at all. While others feel very differently, and expect a lot more from their children. Lisa Pontius is one of those moms who feel the...
As a single woman, what qualities do or did you look for in a man? Specifically, what qualities would you have searched for when choosing a partner you want to marry? We all know that being with someone based on their looks or bank account is superficial, so which attributes are the ones that really...
In a heartfelt plea for change, Georgia resident India Batson is urging medical offices to establish separate waiting areas for patients dealing with pregnancy loss. Her call to action stems from personal experience, emphasizing the need for a more empathetic approach in medical environments. Batson believes that such a change could significantly ease the emotional...
When her five-year-old son refused to clean his room after she asked him repeatedly for two days, this mom decided she’d had it with his disobedience. She posted about her solution to this problem on TikTok, which received mixed reviews. Here are the details of her controversial punishment – you can decide if you think...
In a recent legal case, California father Harrison Tinsley has been granted full custody of his 4-year-old son, Sawyer, following a lengthy court battle with the boy’s mother. Tinsley claimed that the mother, who identifies as a lesbian and non-binary, attempted to raise their son as non-binary. Which he alleged was against the child’s wishes....
Parents, educators, and psychologists have long debated whether or not spanking is an effective punishment for children. In April of this year, Harvard published research that demonstrates the damaging effects spanking can have on a developing child’s brain. This further supports the argument that this, along with other forms of corporal punishment, should not be...
