On the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, a woman who recently had a baby boy asked about one of the most controversial topics surrounding male babies: Circumcision. “I don’t want to circumcise my son,” she wrote. “All my friends and family are telling me I’m making a big mistake.” (1) This led to other users weighing in...
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, that the grandmother receives no compensation for full-time child care. And the reason why will raise...
It can be challenging to raise boys who are considerate, emotionally expressive, and kind in a world that expects them to uphold patriarchal values. Similarly, teaching boys to view women as equals and to treat them with respect is difficult. Especially when they are constantly exposed to objectification, sexualization, and domination. Women are expected to...
“Today my mom told me 26 teachers are quitting from her school after this year,” wrote Angela AKA @wokeSTEMteacher, from Chicago, Illinois, on Twitter. This included all of the kindergarten teachers, all of the fourth-grade teachers, all of the fifth-grade teachers, and all teachers for first grade, second grade, and third except for one each....
A furious parent has slammed flight attendants of an American Airlines flight after they refused to let him place his baby in an empty seat beside his wife. Matt Tolhurst, the parent in question, had been traveling with his wife and their baby. At some point, his wife had to pump breast milk. As luck...
The world is filled with beautiful people. The kind with shocking eyes that mesmerize the soul, or with the purest complexion, or the silkiest of hair, or the most dramatic of cheekbones. It’s always nice to appreciate a pretty face, especially when that beauty comes in twos. One mother gave birth to twins in 2010....
In a world where the instinct to help those in need is strong, a new and alarming scam has emerged that preys on the kindness of strangers. A concerned mother has taken to social media to warn others about something sinister. She warned about the dangers of stopping to assist what appears to be an...
More and more people are turning to the Internet for advice. Not only can we use Google search to answer every question. We also have access to social platforms through which, among other features, people can ask others for advice or perspective. One angry mom did just that when her daughter came home with piercings,...
While we have all seen young moms, and their struggles to live through life, this right here is quite a disaster of epic proportions. The life of an average human of 20 years would be all about drinking, partying, and enjoying life. But for this 21-year-old young mom, her days are spent caring for her...
The discussion on discipline in classrooms has become more intense, with parents, educators, and scholars all weighing in on the effectiveness of implementing ‘old-school’ methods to address disruptive behavior among students. This debate gained momentum following a senate inquiry into classroom behaviors, which recommended a return to traditional disciplinary approaches as a solution. Nationwide Implementation...
You might be familiar with the concept of leaving heartfelt affirmations inside a child’s lunchbox. A simple and affectionate gesture by parents to remind their kids of their love while they’re at school. But what if there was a way to craft a message that a child could subtly encounter throughout their entire school day?...
Teen suicide is far too common – in fact, it is the leading cause of death in young people. This is highlighted by the recent death of 15-year-old Austin McEntyre in Heard County, Georgia, who took his own life after suffering from incessant bullying. His death occurred only two days after he finally told his...