Women across the globe have taken to the internet in solidarity. Using social accounts and various other platforms to celebrate their bodies’ natural curves or what they call mom bods. What may have started as a direct response to the current ‘dad bod’ trend has now become something far more meaningful, promoting self-confidence by using...
Most people agree that self-care is imperative for moms. Articles and memes declaring this are all over the internet, and for a good reason. ‘Mom guilt’ often prevents mothers from taking care of themselves as they should. They are too busy providing for their kids, to the point that they neglect themselves entirely, missing sleep,...
Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. With so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be, she can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious. For this reason, there are some truths we should tell our daughters to help them grow into strong, confident...
A woman in North Carolina shared a valuable piece of wisdom, 6 words that forever changed her life and approach to parenthood. Facing Challenges Abby Batchelder, an editor and published author, lost her mother around the same time she was working through a crisis with her daughter. However, before her passing, Abby’s mom said something...
Jessica Fein is the proud mother of two sons and one daughter. Her adventure in parenthood, however, looks quite different than most. This is because her daughter Dalia has a rare, degenerative disease called myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers, also known as MERRF. Dalia’s Diagnosis When Jessica gave birth to her only daughter Dalia,...
In a post in the Mums Who Cook, Clean and Organise Facebook group, one mother sparked a heated debate over her supposed “50s lifestyle”. Stay-at-home mom Brooke Smith posted a snippet of her routine, more importantly, how she wakes up at 4:30 am to make her husband’s breakfast, and how she never goes to sleep...
Lisa Wright had a happy childhood with kind, caring parents. The only slight difference? They were her adoptive parents. Finally, after five decades, she and her birth mom met for the first time. What’s more, she found out that she grew up watching her mom on TV. (1) Daughter And Her Birth Mom Finally Reunited...
Imagine carrying your children for nine months, then giving birth to them, only to be told that biologically they aren’t yours. This is exactly what happened to Lydia Fairchild, and she almost lost custody of all three of her children because of it. The reason why is as surprising as the case itself. The Courts...
We love our kids. No doubt about that. They are bundles of joy given to us by the universe to set our lives on a path of unbridled love, affection, and happiness. At least, that’s what many of us think. However, this doesn’t change the fact that they drive us nuts sometimes. Staying at home...
Haley Hassell is a blogger on Facebook who boasts of two occupations. She’s a registered nurse and “Mommy to Presleigh.” And she doesn’t shy away from the relatable difficulties of the latter job. One of her posts went viral when she shared an important parenting lesson. “WARNING LONG MOM RANT POST!!!” she warned her viewers...
As a single woman, what qualities do or did you look for in a man? Specifically, what qualities would you have searched for when choosing a partner you want to marry? We all know that being with someone based on their looks or bank account is superficial, so which attributes are the ones that really...
As a parent and as a now-adult child: Do you feel you owe your parents anything for bringing you into the world? Some people feel kids don’t owe their parents at all. While others feel very differently, and expect a lot more from their children. Lisa Pontius is one of those moms who feel the...