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Warning: Some Readers May Find This Story and it’s Images Distressing Christi Nelson celebrated the halfway mark of her pregnancy. This was a huge milestone after three miscarriages in the first trimester. She was beyond thrilled to welcome her baby girl, who she already named Noa, into the world. And Noa’s five older siblings were […]
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Great Grandma Ella Setzler is truly a hero in our time. At 72 years of age, she was a military widow raising all six of her great-grandchildren on her own in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has no family members to turn to for help. And despite the challenges, she believes her efforts are worthwhile. As […]
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A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add […]
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Many siblings have close relationships but these twins shared the unbelievable experience of giving birth at the same time. Jalynne Crawford and Janelle Leopoldo each delivered a baby boy at the same Arizona hospital. They had C-sections two hours apart, conducted by the same doctor. Keep in mind, these aren’t first-time moms. This is Crawford’s […]
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The cold weather is creeping up – in some more northern places, it has already arrived. It’s natural that we want to bundle up before going anywhere, especially our children. Unfortunately, what we put on our kids to keep them warm could be putting them in pretty serious danger. Wearing a winter coat in a […]
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There’s no question about it: Kids love to put things in their mouths. Babies especially. After all, they are curious by nature and are discovering the world around them. For most of us, if we saw our child putting rocks or dirt in their mouth, our first instinct would be to stop them. After all, […]
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In the mom forum, Mamas Uncut, a mother asks if it’s reasonable for grandma to clean while babysitting. Not deep cleaning, but tidying up spills, properly disposing of garbage, and putting dishes in the sink. But keep in mind, the grandmother receives no compensation for full-time child care. And the reason why will raise many […]
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When Sav Martin was 23, she worked at a hair salon. There, she fell in love with her boss, Chris, who was 40 at the time. But after four months of dating, she became pregnant and the couple decided to become a blended family. At that point, Chris was already a father to three kids, […]
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Having a babysitter around can be a lifesaver. Especially when you have a million things to do, but don’t want to ignore your kid. Children need attention, but sometimes being a full-time mom with a job makes that task a bit complicated. So, you hire a babysitter you trust, and you go from there. One […]
· 4 min read
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too memorable, too beautiful, or too touching to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to experience again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add […]
· 6 min read
Grandparents are certainly the epitome of unconditional giving and generosity. However, one parent was concerned grandma was spoiling her kids with unhealthy food and many presents. But when the grandmother passed away, the mother saw all of her “spoiling” in a new light. Subsequently, she thanks the grandmother for all of the love she gave […]
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There are a variety of options for people whose “dream family” includes children. For some women, however, part of that journey is birthing that child themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone’s body cooperates. This is especially true for older women who are trying to conceive. After 10 years of trying, this woman finally had a baby at […]
