Court Documents Reveal Kelly Clarkson Has Filed for a Divorce; Sources Say Quarantine Made Their Problems Worse
“Kelly and Brandon had been having problems for several months and were making a conscious effort to work things out.”
Parenting
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.
J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan’s Families Speak Out After Revealing It Was Their Remains Found on Their Stepfather Chad Daybell’s Property
“That’s the scene where J.J. was,” his grandfather said. “My little man.”
20 Baby Names for Girls Inspired by Leaders of The Civil Rights Movement
Excellent names for girlss inspired by leaders and activist of the civil rights movement.
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20 Baby Names for Boys Inspired by Leaders of The Civil Rights Movement
Handsome names for boys inspired by leaders and activist of the civil rights movement.
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White Parents Must Have ‘The Talk’ With Their Children: Here Are Three Ways to Start
I’ve been a communication professor for 9 years, and one of my favorite courses to teach is Intercultural Communication. During the first week of class, I open a conversation about culture and race by asking my students to discuss their racial identity. As we make our way around the room, what tends to happen is my white students get noticeably uncomfortable when I ask, “What is your race, and what does it mean to you?” It is tough for them to say, “I am white,” and even daunting to discuss what their whiteness means to them.
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Grandma Asks If She’s Wrong for Literally Kidnapping Her Grandchild Because She Was ‘Concern’ About Daughter-in-Law’s Mental Health
“I have no intention to take custody. I just want her mom to get help.”
Professional Photographer and Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Recreate Iconic Album Covers in Quarantine
“We listen to music all the time. Lola saw an album cover on Alexa and started asking questions about it.”
Anderson Cooper On Being A Dad to Wyatt: ‘I Cry At Things I Never Cried At Before’
Anderson Cooper asked himself this week why he didn’t have a son sooner with co-parent and former partner Benjamin Maisani, 47, in PEOPLE’s cover story for the magazine’s first-ever Pride issue.
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Iggy Azalea Actually Is a Mom as She Confirms Birth of Her Baby Boy, Who She Loves Very Much
“I have a son. I kept waiting for the right time to say something.”
Would It Be Wrong to Tell My Child’s Father to Keep Him for the Summer Due to Financial Problems?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her son and her son’s father, whom she is no longer with. She says that she has not been together with her son’s father for a long time; they did not work out as a couple. According to this mom, she eventually lost primary custody of her son, who elected to live with his father after being “showered” with gifts. She was supposed to have her son this summer, but her ex refuses to provide any financial support, even for groceries for their son, when she has them, which puts this mom in a financially impossible situation.
No Parenting Book Could Have Prepared Me for Being a Black Mom Raising Black Children Amid a Pandemic and Worldwide Protests
When you first have kids, you read all the books (or not) on what to expect, and as you raise them, you talk to other parents and compare notes on milestones and mood swings, techniques, and terrible twos and more.
13 Things My Dad Taught Me That Made Me a Better Person
“And with Father’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about all the things my dad has taught me over the years.”
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In Honor of Anderson Cooper’s First Father’s Day, Here Are Some of His Best Dad Moments So Far
“I knew what it was like growing up without a dad. If there was ever something that happened to me, I would want Wyatt to be surrounded by love.”
Mom’s Friend Tells Her She’s Sexually Abusing Her 2-Year-Old Son By Bathing With Him
“I bring all kinds of toys and cups because he loves to spill water on himself and even more when he splashes it at my face. If you ask me it’s a win-win situation. I can wash my hair and his at the same time, and he loves the playtime with me in there.”
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Man Admits To Internet He Is ‘Trying’ For Child With Current Wife, Ex Knows Why They Aren’t Pregnant Yet
One woman has been trying to get pregnant for a while but unbeknownst to her, her husband had a vasectomy years prior — and only his ex-wife knows **gasp**–!
7 Easy, Fun, and Romantic At-Home Date Night Ideas
Planning date nights, generally speaking, is hard enough, but planning a special night that can (must… given most of our current circumstances…) be done at home is even more challenging. It’s just too easy to fall into the habit of getting take out and streaming the latest movie on Netflix. Luckily, there are lots of ways to spruce up your typical stay-at-home date night.
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7 Ambitious Eye Makeup Looks We’re Tempted to Try
The eyes are the window to the soul, let’s talk about the drapes!
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How Can My Boyfriend Adopt My Kids if Their Father Won’t Relinquish His Parental Rights?
A mom writes in asking for advice about how her boyfriend might go about adopting her children. She says the children’s biological father has not been very involved in their lives. He does not pay the child support he owes. He has put up fights in court. This mom would like her current boyfriend to formally adopt her kids, but the father refuses to give up his paternal rights, despite his lack of involvement. What can she do?
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Teen Dad Reaches Out for Advice After the Mother of His Daughter Left Them and His Family Disowns Him
And after the support he got from several commenters via Reddit, the dad started seeing things with a clear head.
Thomas Rhett Admits He’s Scared As He Raises and Protects His Black Daughter
“As the father of a black daughter and also two white daughters- I have struggled with what to say today.”
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YouTubers Phil and Alex Congelliere Reveal New Daughter’s Name Via Chicken Coop
YouTubers Phil and Alex Congelliere revealed this past week how they decided on their now-4-day-old-daughter, Cassidy Drew, and let’s just say, there was a lot of “clucking” about.
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My Toddler Isn’t Much of a Meat-Eater and Is Very Picky in General: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her almost-three-year-old toddler daughter. She says she is not much a meat-eater. She is also, as of recently, not much of a veggie eater. She’ll take a single bite of dinner and refuse to eat more. In short, she’s a very stubborn picky eater. It’s gotten so bad overall that her daughter is waking up in the middle of the night hungry because she has refused to eat. Advice?
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Single Moms: What Is It Like to Move Away with Your Child and Start Over?
A mom writes in asking for advice from single moms who have left their town or city and started over with their children, but otherwise alone. This mom says her daughter’s dad “wants us gone,” and she is seriously considering picking up, moving away, and starting over. She is not happy in her relationship and wants to get away from the toxicity. Is this a good call? Any advice for her? YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Single Mom Takes Aim At Mom-Shamers Who Judge Moms For Bringing Their Kids Into the Grocery Store, Shuts Them Down With a Sign She Posted on Daughter’s Back A member of the community asks: “Have any other single moms left and started over? Have any of you single moms moved you and your child out of your city/town to start all over? My daughter’s dad wants us gone, and I think it’s time we pack up and leave as his request. I don’t have my license, and because of this COVID stuff, me getting my license right now is impossible. I planned on going back to school in the fall in the city. Should we just go? And live by ourselves? I’m not happy with my life
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25 Two-Syllable Baby Names for Boys That Make an Impression in Just Two Beats
Two-syllable names are the most popular choice among parents. They are not too long or too short, they’re just right.
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