Sibling rivalry is very common but it’s never pleasant for the parents. It’s even worse for the children. There are often hurt feelings, jealousy, and competition involved in sibling conflicts, and these could last a lifetime. However, there are ways for parents to encourage love and support among their children, even if a rivalry already...

Jeni Boysen thought it would be a good idea to take a quick shower. Her two-year-old son, Dax, was watching Peppa Pig and seemed content. Leaving him unattended for a few minutes wouldn’t hurt — every parent’s last words. As she came out of the shower, she received a text from her neighbor. Apparently, Dax...

Women have been wearing leggings for a very long time. Particularly now that athleisure is such a huge trend outside of simply gym wear, girls and women wear them in situations other than just working out. This mother, however, does not agree. She wrote an open letter called “The Legging Problem”, in which she said...

The little angel spent only a week in this world, but her impact will stand the test of time. When 23-year-old Krysta Davis was pregnant with baby Rylei, she received some terrible news during her 18th week. Her baby had been diagnosed with anencephaly, a fatal neurological defect where some parts of the brain and...

Back in 2018, soccer star David Beckham came under fire after posting an Instagram photo in which he was giving his then seven-year-old daughter, Harper, a kiss on the lips. While many of his followers thought the photo was cute, others were critical. This opened up the debate: Is kissing your kids ok? David Beckham...

As parents, our views on discipline are constantly being challenged by a sea of opinions online. Learning about the psychology of a child in each of their different stages of development has become more important than ever. We always hear about weird and wonderful parenting techniques. But, the more experience we gain as parents the...

According to Shona Hendley from Kidspot, a friend of a young mother was left feeling rather uneasy when she learned that she neglects her six-month-old home alone while shopping and joining her friends for coffee. As a parent, she described herself as rather relaxed and would rarely ever judge someone else’s principles or practices. Recently, however,...

Would you make fun of a little girl’s name? I didn’t think so.  However, a gate agent from Southwest Airlines sure would. Unfortunately, there will always be bullies. For instance, we can fight to bully all we want, but there will always be those classroom bullies that make our children afraid or unwilling to go...

We all have just one. Always love your mother, as you never know when she won’t be around anymore. “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible” Marion C Garrety. No matter the situation you find yourself in with your mother, Love Your Mother because you will...

Growing up as a child out of a brood of six children doesn’t sound easy. As an only child, it’s hard to comprehend having to contend with older siblings. Not to mention always being under constant pressure to do as well or better than them. I can’t imaging having to share my parent’s attention all...

What would you do if after giving birth to your second child, you realized that that was the worst decision you’ve ever made? This is the unfortunate reality of a woman who made the mistake of trying to please her family. This couple felt so pressured by family that they put baby up for adoption....

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...