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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.

Dad-To-Be, Who Raised His Younger Sister, Storms Out of Doctor's Appointment After Learning Wife's Pregnant With a Baby Girl

Dad-To-Be, Who Raised His Younger Sister, Storms Out of Doctor’s Appointment After Learning Wife’s Pregnant With a Baby Girl

According to a 28-year-old anonymous Reddit user, her 33-year-old husband was not happy when they learned the sex of their unborn child. And as the mom-to-be’s post explained, she and her husband have been together since college. The couple didn’t do anything special when it came to learning the gender of their first child. Instead, they opted for the simple way of finding out with their doctor telling them at their most recent appointment. However, the expectant mom was not expecting the reaction the dad-to-be had to the news that they were having a baby girl. “When the doctor told us we were having a girl I could see her jaw quite literally drop at the expression on my husband’s face,” she wrote. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Dad Asks Reddit ‘AITA’ After He Used a Women’s Restroom to Change His Newborn Son’s Diaper “He dropped the papers he was holding and walked out.” After learning the sex of their child, the Reddit user said the future dad didn’t talk to her for the rest of the day. It wasn’t until they sat down for dinner that she addressed her husband. She told him that “if he was only planning […]

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I Want My Husband to Adopt My Daughter, But I Need Some Advice: Has Anyone Been Through This Before?

I Want My Husband to Adopt My Daughter, But I Need Some Advice: Has Anyone Been Through This Before?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband adopting her daughter. This mom is pregnant with her second child, but her first has a different father who has never been involved in the child’s life. This mom wants to know how she should go about helping her husband adopt her daughter. What does she need to consider in terms of the biological father’s legal rights? Does she need to contact him? Has anyone been through this?

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Mama June Faces Daughter For the First Time in a Whole Year in Emotional Reunion, Pumpkin Makes Her Get a Drug Test Before Seeing Honey Boo Boo

Mama June Faces Daughter For the First Time in a Whole Year in Emotional Reunion, Pumpkin Makes Her Get a Drug Test Before Seeing Honey Boo Boo

The moment many people have been waiting for is finally here, Mama June is reuniting with her children after being arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in March 2019.

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6 Breastfeeding Tips and Hacks That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

6 Breastfeeding Tips and Hacks That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

Breastfeeding can be a rewarding experience and another great opportunity to bond with your baby throughout the day. That doesn’t mean it’s simple by any means, though. The breastfeeding process can pose challenges to even the most confident mom that can make you ask, “What am I doing?!” You might not produce enough milk, you might have trouble with latching or you might be overwhelmed by the idea of breastfeeding in public.

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Mother of George Floyd's Daughter Speaks Out: 'I Wanted Everyone to Know That This Is What Those Officers Took From Me'

Mother of George Floyd’s Daughter Speaks Out: ‘I Wanted Everyone to Know That This Is What Those Officers Took From Me’

George Floyd died on May 25 after he was arrested by four Minnesota police officers, one of which kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. While on the ground with his hands handcuffed back his back, Floyd begged for his life and at one point called out for his “mama.” Floyd was a parent himself. He had a young daughter and a teenage son. The mother of Floyd’s daughter is now speaking out over a week after his passing. RELATED: 22 Organizations You Can Donate To Right Now That Support Black Moms, Black Youth, and the Black Community Overall Floyd’s daughter is just 6 years old and she’s named Gianna. “I don’t have a lot to say. I can’t get my words together right now. I wanted everyone to know that this is what those officers took from me,” Gianna’s mom, Roxie, said during a press conference on June 2. “At the end of the day, they get to go home and be with their families. Gianna does not have a father.” “He will never see her grow up, graduate, he will never walk her down the aisle. If there’s a problem she’s having and she needs her dad,

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5 Celebs Who've Supported Their LGBTQ+ Kids Proudly and Publicly

5 Celebs Who’ve Supported Their LGBTQ+ Kids Proudly and Publicly

Pride Month is all about celebrating the best organizations, resources, and activists supporting the LGBTQ+ community. And the community itself, of course. There are many examples of meaningful outreach within communities and the country, as well as on an individual basis. We wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of the celebrities who’ve notably supported their LGBTQ+ children during their coming out and/or transitioning journeys and who have graciously shared their stories publicly.

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Influencer Ashley Stock's 3-Year-Old Daughter Stevie Passes Away a Little Over One Month After Learning About Rare Fatal Brain Tumor

Influencer Ashley Stock’s 3-Year-Old Daughter Stevie Passes Away a Little Over One Month After Learning About Rare Fatal Brain Tumor

“There have been many miracles and countless God moments that I’ll put into words when my heart has strength. For now, I’m overwhelmed with relief that she’s at peace but I’m also feeling crushed by a pain so intense I can’t put it into words.”

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My 5-Year-Old Son's Behavior Has Gotten So Out of Control Lately: Advice?

My 5-Year-Old Son’s Behavior Has Gotten So Out of Control Lately: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 5-year-old son’s bad behavior. She says he has completely stopped using the bathroom. She has had to put him back in Pull-Ups even though he is fully potty trained. He is also exhibiting rude and sometimes mean behavior. He purposefully pushes and tests his mom and others in his life. This mom has tried everything and is feeling defeated. Any advice for her?

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