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...

It would be absurd if your optometrist decided to give you botox during an eye exam without asking your permission. It would be preposterous if your dermatologist pierced your ears during a routine checkup without asking you. Heck, it’s upsetting enough when your hairdresser trims more than the two and a half inches you’ve asked...

It doesn’t make a lot of sense at first thought that three kids cause more stress than four and above. However, research seems to indicate that three may be the most problematic. Having kids always means there will be some stressful days. From infancy to adulthood, you will have put in a lot of time,...

At this point, many of us are addicted to our cell phones. We often impulsively, without thinking, pick up our phone, open up Instagram, and start scrolling before realizing what we are doing. Unfortunately, this is actually affecting our children far more than we may realize. Parents Addicted To Cell Phones Affects The Development Of...

Have you ever thought what would happen if moms around the world decided to stop doing all the chores? Generally speaking, it’s the moms in the house who still take on the housework. I know that we’ve come a LONG way with gender stereotypes and expectations; however, they’re still out there.  After a long day...

We all know the excitement that comes with finding out the gender of a new baby. So, if we’re approaching it more traditionally, we run off to buy a bunch of pink accessories or blue ones. We also decorate the nursery in preparation for when our newborn arrives. It’s an exciting time! For this mom,...

One of the first decisions a pregnant woman makes regarding her pregnancy is how she wants to deliver. The choice is between vaginal delivery or a c-section. While women are often well-versed with the potential risks of c-sections, the risks of vaginal delivery aren’t as widely discussed. After learning about the risks of c-sections, this...

You’ve probably heard of the cold sore virus. In fact, you may have even had a cold sore yourself. While relatively harmless (though irritating!) for adults, cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) can be deadly in babies and young children. These parents almost lost their baby girl to HSV because they did...

Teens and young adults on TikTok have been known to do some pretty crazy things. In an age of young people constantly trying to impress each other on the internet, they often push the boundaries – and more often, a little too far. This woman’s daughter helped pull a cruel TikTok prank on her friend’s...

Losing a child is the hardest thing a mother (or any parent) can go through. Whether via miscarriage, stillborn, or the child dies at any point after birth, the pain of that loss is excruciating. This husband’s wife experienced this before they met. Now, nearly 10 years after the tragedy, he’s asking her to stop...

Moms are arguably the most overworked people on earth, and if anyone is deserving of a vacation or ‘mom-cation,’ it’s them. Working moms struggle. They have to keep their home in one piece, care for their children, be a partner to their spouse, and excel at their career. With superhuman ability, they’re able to keep...

If you were pregnant and knew that your baby will be born with a severe physical and mental disability, what would you do? This mom, who has spent the last 47 years caring for her son with down syndrome, says that if she could go back in time, she would have an abortion. It may...