From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.
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A mom writes in asking for advice about her 11-year-old daughter. She shares custody of her daughter with her ex. However, her daughter has not wanted to visit and stay with her father (and his wife), mostly because of anxiety over COVID-19 and also because she has a new baby sister at her mom’s right now. This mom says her daughter’s father will call and guilt-trip her about not coming to the point where it upsets the daughter and makes her cry. What can this mom do?
Many people have claimed to see things that can’t be explained.
Still social distancing? Want a fun movie to stream? Here are 10 touchstone 80s classics we think deserve a rewatch.
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A mom writes in asking for advice about her teenage daughter. She says her 13-year-old came out as bisexual. This mom says she is struggling to balance accepting her daughter’s bisexuality and her religious views. She wants to support her daughter but is having a hard time doing so due to her religion. How can she support her daughter, ideally while also upholding her own beliefs?
“To Shane Dawson … I’m done with the excuses.”
“As far as the talk of possible human trafficking against [Huxley], it was determined that the process of his adoption is being conducted legally.”
It’s that time of year again: Nameberry is releasing their mid-year top baby names of 2020 — and two celebrity household names seem to be holding a lot of influence over the next generation.
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“I didn’t think that I could get pregnant on my own.”
“The fireworks were, like, spreading around, one of them came in. It, like, almost destroyed everything in our room.”
Miscarriage is one of the most difficult and painful things a parent — and a mother, specifically — can go through. It is often hard to find the words to express the pain of losing your child before you even have a chance to meet them. It is brutal. It is devastating. It feels like the world is ending. If you’ve suffered one, or know someone who has, you know this to be true.
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If you’re a no-nonsense parent, consider one of these succinct, single-syllable baby names for girls.
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Days after her husband, former Dancing With the Stars contestant James Van Der Beek revealed that she had endured another miscarriage, Kimberly Van Der Beek is opening up about the experience in her own words. As fans of DWTS and Van Der Beek family know, while James competed on the show, Kimberly suffered a miscarriage at 17 weeks pregnant. Several months later, James shared that his wife experienced similar circumstances in June 2020. “This time, we kept the news to ourselves,” he wrote, in part, on Instagram. “But last weekend, once again, 17 weeks in… the soul we’d been excited to welcome into the world had lessons for our family that did not include joining us in a living physical body.” RELATED: DWTS Alum James Van Der Beek Shares His Wife Kimberly Suffered Another Devasting Miscarriage at 17 Weeks Now Kimberly Van Der Beek is sharing her experiences as well. Along with a video of her recovering from one of the two brutal blood transfusions she endured over the last seven months, Kimberly shared how she was feeling as she continues to recover. The video was taken just seconds after arriving in the ER. “A few seconds from my trip
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“I want to first off apologize for the uproar and take full responsibility for all of the hurt that I have caused.”
If you’re a no-nonsense parent, consider one of these succinct, single-syllable baby names for boys.
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“It’s been a really difficult time for me. Especially, after having two healthy pregnancies.”
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Back in November, Tori and Zach Roloff welcomed their second little one into the world, Lilah. And since, the mother of two has been posting to social media like crazy. Lilah’s latest baby shoot is adorable — including a sweet mirror photoshoot the adorable 6-month-old.
It goes without saying that at some point, you’re going to say the wrong thing to your kid. It could be an off-handed comment you make while you’re upset that you thought wasn’t a big deal or something that came out wrong in the heat of the moment. Bottom line: It happens! Don’t beat yourself up about it.
Our sons and daughters begin internalizing messages at a surprisingly young age. Messages about gender are especially impactful — and potentially harmful — starting in adolescence and throughout the pre-teen years.
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As moms, we would love to fit in some extra self-care, but sometimes it just doesn’t seem possible. When it comes to getting your nails done, it makes sense that many moms choose simple nail lengths, colors, and designs so they don’t get damaged during playtime and when you’re trying to keep the house clean.
