Grandmothers can be a vital source of support for new moms. They can impart their wisdom and experience on child-rearing, and help out with the new baby. One mother thought she had a perfect arrangement with her mother-in-law, who watched her two-month-old son while the parents worked full-time. But during the third week of this,...

Whenever you go to a restaurant with your family, you don’t have a ton of expectations. You’re just going to get something to eat, hang out, and try to enjoy yourselves. Being a parent can have unexpected twists and turns. On top of that, life has an odd way of giving you adversity in the...

Recently, a father was shamed for showering naked with his six-year-old daughter after swimming at their local pool. This has again caused parents worldwide to debate whether or not nudity around their children is appropriate.  Father Shamed for Showering Naked With His 6-Year-Old Daughter After a fun afternoon of swimming at their local pool, it...

When we describe our children to other people, we often say they’re our whole wide world. After all, they are! We indeed tend to put our children at the center of our lives. As a result, we often forget that we have our own lives, relationships, and interests. But, is that necessarily a bad thing? Matt...

In March of 2018, Rubin Swift of Cleveland, Ohio, found out he had a newborn baby girl in Phoenix, Arizona. He also found out that he had custody of the child. He flew to Phoenix to get her, only to find out that she wasn’t allowed on the plane. Stuck, this dad and newborn were...

We live in a world where technology is ever-evolving. We are fortunate enough to own many gadgets that help us with our lives, from our computers and smartphones to seemingly more simple things like a Roomba vacuum cleaner. But what happens when the robots ‘take over’? While we don’t think that’s happening anytime soon, we...

Being a step-mom is challenging. Dating a person with kids heavily involves forming a relationship with the kids as well. On the one hand, it’s nearly impossible to fill a mother’s role, especially when the biological mom is still present in their lives. On the other, it’s important to make the step-children feel welcomed and...

Without a doubt, being pregnant is a beautiful experience that every mom will remember for the rest of her life. Nevertheless, it’s not always easy. And while most of us only have to carry one baby, this mom fell pregnant with quintuplets! Already parents to two beautiful children aged 7 and 2, Megan Hulenand her...

It’s a classic story: boy meets girl, sparks fly, they exchange phone numbers, and then he asks for some naked pics. Albeit, that last part doesn’t sound so classic. Some of you may not be familiar with this sequence of events. Others may find it both shocking and appalling. For teenagers growing up in the...

Meet Ian, Alan, and Jeremy – three dads who are a “throuple.” For those not in the know, a “throuple” means three people, in this case, three dads who are in a polyamorous commitment to each other. In general, most cultures focus on heterosexual couples embarking on the path to parenthood, however, this is changing....

Aren’t the joys of being a grandparent supposed to include the part where you’re called “Granny”, “Grandmama”, or “Nana” by your little love bugs? Well, this is actually causing major problems in a certain lady’s family. Her mother-in-law insists that when the kids start coming, they’ll call her Mommy as well. Her husband is all...

Pros and cons arise within every one of life’s situations. December birthdays have a reputation for being a bit of a misfortune. The holidays may draw attention away from their special day. It’s too cold to have a pool party. Additionally, kids may be out on winter break and are restricted from sharing their special...