How close is too close? That’s the premise of TLC’s Mothered, a reality show that examines unique mother-daughter relationships. And by unique, we mean “too close for comfort.” Take, for instance, 55-year-old Mary and her 19-year-old daughter, Brittani. They shower together every morning, ever since Brittani was five. According to Mary, “The best way to...
Managing screen time for kids is a challenge that didn’t exist when many parents were young. Sure, they had may have had TVs and computers, but now it’s not uncommon for each family member to own their own personal device (or multiple). The days of having to compromise over what to watch on TV or...
A mom from Australia has sparked an online debate about representation on TikTok. The user, @jeanchronicles, shared footage of three newborn dolls made by Miniland Dolls, one Black, one brown, and one white. This doll company states pride in creating “anatomically correct” dolls to promote inclusivity of “any race, gender or condition”. But in the...
Children’s birthday celebrations could cause more drama than expected. In this case, a dad chose to exclude a student who has been bullying his daughter. She had told him she didn’t want him at her party. However, he doubted this decision when the student’s mother confronted him in the parking lot for inviting most of...
When Cherie and Darren Forrest moved into a council house, it suited them and their three children. However, a decade later, the family has expanded and the ten members are now “living on top of each other”. As a result, they have taken drastic measures to fit. For example, they have taken the hinges off...
Sibling rivalry is very common but it’s never pleasant for the parents. It’s even worse for the children. There are often hurt feelings, jealousy, and competition involved in sibling conflicts, and these could last a lifetime. However, there are ways for parents to encourage love and support among their children, even if a rivalry already...
A mom turned to Reddit after a carpool arrangement took a sour turn. She had maintained a very important carpool rule: everyone must wear seat belts at all times. But when the other children refused to cooperate, she refused to drive. This conflict intensified until the carpool disbanded. As a result, the other children’s mother...
A romance was cut tragically short when the groom died four months before the wedding day. However, during a creative and heart-wrenching photoshoot, their photographer captured the spirit of love. Grab a few tissues before you see the results of this emotional shoot. A Sweet Love Story Evan Winner and Olivia Kunkler went on their...
Mommy burnout is real and, over the years, has finally received the attention it deserves from the scientific community. Burnout occurs when a person is in an extended state of emotional imbalance, and the stress overwhelms the person’s abilities to cope. Could massages be the answer? No, but they certainly don’t hurt. Life has its way...
Everyone has that favorite aunt – maybe you are that favorite aunt! Well, today we want to give some praise to all the amazing aunts that have impacted our lives. We’ll even go so far as to say that behind every incredible human being, there’s an incredible aunt. Aunts are the best. It’s true. Of course,...
Parents in this day and age have to figure out what their parents never had to do. So much has changed from previous generations. Parents are now raising children in a world entirely different than the one they grew up in. Once upon a time, it was expected for women to be stay-at-home mothers. Nowadays, many...
Pets are more than just pets. They are part of the family. And losing a pet leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of their owners. Animals create intense bonds with their owners and offer them, unconditional love. They are there to see their owners off in the morning and the first to greet them when...
