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Mom Fears She Can’t Trust ‘Angry’ Husband With Their New Baby After Catching Late-Night Behavior

Ashley Connell — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:34:34 +0000

Sleep deprivation — especially when your little one is a newborn — can often lead to feeling a bit out of it at times when it comes to parenting duties. A lot of parents quickly get used to being able to make it through their days without getting as much sleep, but others, not so […]

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People Destined To Break the Cycle Share All the ‘Insane’ Ways They Were Punished as Kids

Colleen Thomas — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:16:00 +0000

The way people parent now in comparison to their own upbringings is often wildly different. What was an acceptable form of punishment 20 to 30 years ago might even be considered barbaric and even illegal today. And we’re not just talking about corporal punishment either. Shaming, embarrassing, and frightening children wasn’t off limits just a […]

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Teen With ‘No Friends’ Didn’t Want To Go to Homecoming & Then the Internet Showed Up for Her

Paige Sheffield — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:33:57 +0000

When a high school student took to TikTok to share why she wasn’t sure about attending her school’s homecoming dance, she wasn’t expecting to receive such a positive response. The high school senior, whose name is Kaylee, revealed that she wasn’t so sure about taking part in the quintessential high school ritual because of all […]

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Mom Kicks Mentally Ill 9-Year-Old Out of the House (And She’s Not Sorry)

Lauren Gordon — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:03:56 +0000

Oklahoma mom Megan Morris opened up about the tough decision to remove her 9-year-old from the house and honestly, people get it.

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3 Years After Toddler’s Unexpected Death Mom Chooses To Let Herself Experience Joy

Colleen Thomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:51:50 +0000

Grief is different for everyone, and healing comes in many forms. Nothing can prepare a parent for the loss of a child and life will never be the same again. Tamara Spearing became pregnant with her daughter, Gwendolyn, at age 26. The pregnancy came as surprise, but it was a wanted blessing. Spearing had no […]

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How To Know When It’s a Normal Mommy Meltdown or It’s Time To Get Help

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Mon, 26 May 2025 18:19:43 +0000

There’s no doubt about it, raising children is hard. Whether it’s your first time or third, there are always stressors that come with being a mommy. For most moms, a mommy meltdown is inevitable at one point or another. Perhaps you haven’t slept in days or your newborn won’t stop crying — there’s a lot […]

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Dad Believes 9-Year-Old Daughter Was Actually Possessed by a Demon During Severe Anxiety Attack

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:37:09 +0000

Having a child who struggles with their mental health is hard for a parent. You have to be present for your child during those moments, and it can be challenging. But at the end of the day, your child needs you. Dad Blake Prime has been present for his daughter as she has dealt with […]

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What the Parenting Experts of Big Little Feelings Struggle With the Most as Moms

Katharine Chan — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:28:14 +0000

Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin created Big Little Feelings to give parents the practical tools, expert guidance, and support they need to thrive during the toddler years, not just survive them. Deena, a licensed therapist, and Kristin, an expert in international maternal childhood education, have combined their professional knowledge with their firsthand experience as working moms […]

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I Had a Complete Meltdown After My Kids Whined at Me One Too Many Times — We All Survived

Michelle Stein — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:44:42 +0000

We were driving in my soccer mom van when it happened: I had a complete mom meltdown after my kids whined at me one too many times. But you know what? We all survived to tell the tale. And you can, too.I had about a million things running through my head after picking up my […]

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Tips for Recovering After You Have a Mommy Meltdown

Katharine Chan — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:08:54 +0000

We’ve all been there. You’re juggling homework help, sports practice pickups, and dinner that someone always complains about — while trying to answer work emails or fold the laundry that’s been sitting for days. One more eye roll, one more “Ugh, Mom!” and suddenly … you snap. The patience runs out, and you’re left staring […]

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