Featuring parenting and relationship questions (and answers!) from our community of real moms, this content features advice on a wide range of important topics. For the best advice from real moms, this is where you want to be.
A woman writes in asking for advice about her upcoming wedding. She says she has been dreaming of a big wedding for years, but her fiancé recently expressed a desire to keep things on a much smaller scale. She doesn’t hate his ideas but is having trouble letting go of her original plans.
I Want a Big Wedding, But My Fiancé Doesn’t: Advice? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband’s relationship with her daughter from a previous relationship. This mom says her husband adores her daughter, who is almost 11, and does a great job of helping with her and around the house, but he is having trouble connecting beyond that.
My Husband Told Me He Is Having Trouble Connecting with My Daughter: Advice? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about when it is okay to get pregnant again after having a C-section.
How Long After a C-Section Is It Safe to Get Pregnant Again? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about the best time to have a baby shower. After experiencing a miscarriage at 26 weeks, this mom, who is pregnant again, wants to know when she can have a baby shower for her baby-to-be.
When Is the Right Time to Have a Baby Shower? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 6-year-old daughter, who as asked if she can have her ears pierced. This mom wants advice from other moms about whether six is too young or if anyone has had any relevant experience in this area.
Should I Allow My 6-Year-Old Daughter to Get Her Ears Pierced? Read More »
A mom writes concerned that her oldest daughter apparently sleeps in the same bed as her father when she visits him on weekends. Further worrying her is the fact that this apparently only happens when this daughter is the only child staying at the house.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her relationship. She says that her partner and his son recently moved in her — she also has a child from a previous relationship and is currently pregnant — and gets mad when she asks him to be more proactive in finding work. He thinks it’s unfair that he has to work while she doesn’t, even though she’s managing the household.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her newborn. She is wondering if she should wake her sleeping baby in order to feed him.
Should You Wake a Sleeping Baby in Order to Feed Him? Read More »
A mom writes in asking if she needs to let her child speak to the child’s other parent, who is currently in jail. She says the other parent didn’t play much of a role in the child’s life beforehand, and now she seems hesitant to let the parent call from jail and speak to the child.
Do I Have to Let My Child Speak to Their Other Parent, Who Is Currently in Jail? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice after she learned her significant other lied about how he lost his virginity. This couple has been together for 8 years, and until this point, the original poster (OP) believed her partner had lost his virginity to her.
I Just Found Out My Partner Lied About Losing His Virginity to Me: Advice? Read More »
A mom writes in asking for advice about how to handle a situation with her daughter’s biological father. She says the father of her 5-year-old has had zero involvement in their lives since the baby was just 8-months-old. Now, the father claims he wants to be more involved and “bond” with his daughter. This mom is distressed.
A mom writes in asking for advice about her newborn baby, who has started to refuse to sleep in her crib after leaving the hospital. This mom says she’s tried everything, but her baby just wants to be held.
My Newborn Baby Refuses to Sleep in Her Crib: Advice? Read More »
“He refuses to let me meet either of his children’s mothers. He refuses to have me at any of their events. I’m not sure what to think of this?”
The Guy I Am Dating Will Not Let Me Meet His Children’s Moms: Advice? Read More »
“My fiancé and I have been together for two years (live together). He informed me Friday, they are not his grandkids because we are not married.”
My Fiancé Told Me My Grandkids Are Not His Because We Are Not Married: Thoughts? Read More »
“So it’s his year to claim our daughter on taxes and no big deal, I already did mine and didn’t claim her. He’s telling me now I need to sign this form that’s basically releasing my right to claim her, and it can be used for future years?!”
My Daughter’s Father Is Fighting Me on Taxes: Advice? Read More »
“I have some friends that when they come over, they basically take over my home. They leave a mess everywhere, help themselves to the fridge and cupboards without asking.”
My Friends Come Over and Act Like They Are in Their Own Home: Thoughts? Read More »
“I’m due to deliver in less than a month, but for the first time ever, I’ve gotten a cold sore!”
“I have a friend who works as an entertainer. She has a 1-year-old daughter who I have started watching this past week. The mother didn’t provide any food, clothing, or diapers for this child.”
“I’m a mom of a 2-, 5-, and a 10-year-old. I’m in a shared custody agreement. I found out my ex was recently letting my daughter stay home alone at 10 years of age and taking my son with them when he goes out with no adult supervision.”
What would you do if your ex-husband’s new wife was taking showers with you and your ex-husband’s daughters. Their ages at the time we’re seven years old and ten years old.
What Would You Do If Your Ex-Husband’s New Wife Showered With Your Kids? Read More »
A pregnant mom writes in for advice. She and her husband are expecting a baby and they are financially tight. Her mother-in-law has set up a complete nursery even though she knows that they need help buying items for their nursery.
A concerned mother writes in asking for advice on how she should handle her ex and how he is treating their child. She has called DHS/CPS for help.
I Don’t Think My Child Is Being Taken Care of at Her Father’s: Advice? Read More »
I Am Pregnant And Don’t Feel Comfortable With My Husband: Thoughts?
I Am Pregnant and I Don’t Feel Comfortable With My Husband: Advice, Please? Read More »
A mom writes in looking for advice about whether she is wrong not allowing her mother-in-law to have her 6-month-old baby for a day.
A wife and mother writes in looking for advice. She is pregnant with her fourth baby and she wants to leave her husband. She doesn’t want to keep the baby and is looking for advice.
