All too often, people point fingers at one another. Most of us have been judged for the things we say and do or the way we dress and look. Furthermore, most of the time, those judgments are openly expressed in a hurtful way. Several years ago, people came up with one more judgment to make....
As a nanny and preschool teacher, I praise and admire parents. Raising or caregiving for children is incredibly rewarding but inarguably exhausting. No sentiment seems to affect parents more than guilt. Guilt for going to work and leaving their children in the care of others. Feeling guilty for stopping off to treat yourself to lunch...
A miracle has come in the form of a brain. One mother was told by her doctors that the child she was carrying had not developed a brain. She was recommended to terminate the pregnancy five times. However, the soon-to-be parents chose to ignore their suggestion. Noah was born with only a small percentage of...
Being a teenager is tough work, but raising a teen can be even tougher. There are so many lessons to teach about life, but as technology has progressed, the job of a parent has become one worthy of a superhero. Social media has made such an impact on our society, so much so that anyone can...
In the world we live in today, every little aspect is documented on the internet. Every social media platform is filled with videos of humans doing things- some humorous, some dangerous, while others plainly ridiculous. In such a situation, it is seen that people are prone to assumptions based on first impressions- rather than actually...
Everyone is a mix of their parents. They may have their genetic traits, including their physical features or diseases. They could also have inherited their temperament and adopted their mannerisms while growing up. But genes are something no one can control. Parents can’t decide what traits to give to their kids, and kids can’t pick...
It’s no secret that parenting is incredibly difficult. Parents put children first and that often means their own needs are put on hold. Amanda Ayala recently went viral after a TikTok rant to which parents, particularly moms, everywhere can relate. Family Trip Turns to Disaster Amanda Ayala and her family were on vacation at a...
A concerned mother is seeking advice on disclosing a delicate truth to her 30-year-old daughter—revealing that her biological father is actually her brother. The woman, who remained anonymous, reached out to The Atlantic’s Dear Therapist column in the search for help to navigate this complex situation. In her heartfelt letter, she shared the background information....
Nine weeks into her pregnancy, 21-year-old Frankielen da Silva Zampoli Padilha suffered a severe stroke. She died officially in October of last year. In a shocking surprise to her husband, family, and doctors, however, her unborn twins were still growing and thriving. Though brain dead, the doctors kept her body alive long enough to deliver....
It can’t be denied: The female body is amazing. It undergoes an incredible amount of change, pain, and discomfort in order to grow and deliver children into the world. What’s even more incredible is the mental and emotional strength of moms while they go through this process. An image of a woman experiencing contractions shows...
When I had my son, I was told he was quite big! Weighing in at 3.65kg or 8lb, he was rather large, especially because I am tiny! But then, a story like this one comes along, proving my baby rather tiny in comparison. Why, you may ask? Because this woman claimed over TikTok to have...
At first, Ayah Lundt was a typical, healthy baby. She was born at 8.3 pounds. At six months, she crawled and tried new foods. However, at 9 months of age, her development hit a steep decline. She stopped lifting her head, clapping, or sitting on her own. Whenever she tried to crawl or stand up,...