Teenagers have a mind of their own. Their notorious habit is not listening to the instructions of their parents, especially when it comes to cleaning their rooms. One mother had enough of repeating her instructions, and she decided to take matters into her own hands. So, she packed her children’s things into refuse bags and...
Matthew Stewart became a well-known social media influencer for a very wholesome reason — his relationship with his grandmother, Bobbe. The two share fun and heart-warming moments on their social media pages. They garnered over 325 thousand followers on Instagram and 5.6 million on TikTok. But in October 2020, Stewart announced that his grandmother would...
About one in eight US women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. It is estimated that, 276 480 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and another 48 530 will be diagnosed with non-invasive breast cancer [1]. Breast cancer can be treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, or surgery. Most...
A pregnant mother saved three girls from drowning in Lake Michigan. She had no idea this would happen when she took her children — ages six, three, and two — to the beach one afternoon. In fact, Alyssa DeWitt, 27, almost canceled the trip because of the strong winds. “I’d packed them into the van,...
Women who conceive after the age of 35 are often known and referred to as an “advanced maternal age”. If you haven’t heard this medical term before, you’ve likely heard that “waiting too long to have a baby is risky.” Why are women now waiting until they are in their 30’s or 40’s to start...
Courtney Rogers had her first child 2 years after she was married and now has 11 children. Most people would consider that a ‘win’ and call it a day, but not Courtney. She wants at least 14 before she will consider calling it quits. Church pastor Chris Rogers, 32, and his wife Courtney, 36, have...
A letter to my dear mom, a reminder of what I hope she already knows. Every single thing you do from the dreary tasks that we all wish to ignore, to every effort you make to ensure my life and my siblings’ lives are better. The selfless continuous acts you perform every single day putting...
When you were pregnant, do you remember everyone telling you what to expect from motherhood? While many excited friends and family would tell you how beautiful it would be, how amazing it is to raise a child, some would warn you about the ‘hard’ parts. Changing diapers, late-night feeds, and the terrible twos. The truth...
If there’s one thing that no-one will debate you on, it’s that giving birth is hard. Whether you give birth naturally or have a c-section, it’s scary and painful. There are some people, however, who criticize women who have c-sections, saying that these ladies “took the easy way out”. To put an end to c-section...
“Your hair is your crowning glory,” most grandmothers (and mothers) would often say. Women naturally have a sentimental attachment to their hair and are usually emotional about hair loss. We all know how infuriating it is when your phony stylist does a terrible job. Well, think about what a four-year-old would do. That’s what one mom...
It’s quite unfair when adults get shamed for maintaining strong attachments to their mothers, especially men. Sure, a level of independence is expected of you at this stage, but no one is ever too old to need their mother’s love and care. Your mom plays the role of mother, friend, adviser, and confidant. You shouldn’t...
The majority of couples who are expecting a baby create a birth plan that they expect they will more or less follow on the day of delivery. That’s what mom of six Jess Hogan and her husband Travis thought would happen, too. Their youngest son, however, had other plans. Jess gave birth on the waiting...
