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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.

Should I Be Worried About Upping My Antidepressant/Anti-Anxiety Medication Dosage While Pregnant?

Should I Be Worried About Upping My Antidepressant/Anti-Anxiety Medication Dosage While Pregnant?

/ Advice, Parenting, Pregnancy /

A mom writes in asking for advice about taking an antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication while pregnant. This mom was recently taking Lexapro but switched to Zoloft, which she says is considered safer during pregnancy. She says that the initial dosage her doctor prescribed (100mg) did not yield results, so the doctor upped the dosage to 200mg. This mom is “just looking for reassurance” from others that may have taken such drugs while pregnant and is looking for advice/feedback from those who’ve had a similar experience.

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My Kids' Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

My Kids’ Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice?

/ Advice, Extended Family, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her kids’ grandmother. Their grandmother (on their father’s side) is not, according to this mom, practicing social distancing. Additionally, she works in a nursing home, placing her in an incredibly high-risk position. However, the grandmother still constantly asks to see her grandkids. What should this mom do?

My Kids’ Grandmother Is Not Social Distancing and Works in a High-Risk Environment But Still Wants to See Her Grandkids: Advice? Read More »

Does Anyone Have Advice on Getting Pregnant After Multiple Miscarriages?

Does Anyone Have Advice on Getting Pregnant After Multiple Miscarriages?

/ Advice, Getting Pregnant, Miscarriage, Parenting, Pregnancy /

A woman writes in asking for advice about getting pregnant after experiencing several miscarriages. This woman recently suffered her third miscarriage, and though she is still processing the trauma, she is also ready to try again. She turns to the community for advice, asking specifically if other women who have experienced a similar difficult pregnancy journey have any tips or would be willing to share what they did differently when they were eventually able to carry to term.

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My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

My Mom Very Explicitly Favors One of My Daughters and It Makes Me Not Want to See Her: Advice?

/ Advice, Extended Family, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her mom, whom she says explicitly favors the eldest of her two daughters. This mom says that her mom told her ahead of the arrival of her second baby that she doesn’t “know if I can love another one” After the baby was born, her mom continued to make comments and behave as if she only loves and cares about her oldest grandchild.

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Melissa Etheridge Reveals She Joined Thousands of Other Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Opioid Addictions After Her 21-Year-Old Son Passes Way

Melissa Etheridge Reveals She Joined Thousands of Other Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Opioid Addictions After Her 21-Year-Old Son Passes Way

/ Celebrities, Entertainment, Extended Family, Parenting /

“Today I joined the hundreds of thousands of families who have lost loved ones to opioid addictions.”

Melissa Etheridge Reveals She Joined Thousands of Other Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Opioid Addictions After Her 21-Year-Old Son Passes Way Read More »

How Do I Get My Daughter, Who Has Been Co-Sleeping with Me, Used to Sleeping in Her Own Bed?

How Do I Get My Daughter, Who Has Been Co-Sleeping with Me, Used to Sleeping in Her Own Bed?

/ Advice, Parenting /

A mom writes in asking for advice about co-sleeping and getting her one-year-old daughter to start getting used to sleeping in her own bed. This single mom has co-slept with her daughter since she was born. She also wants to know how to feel more comfortable herself with her daughter not sleeping as close to her.

How Do I Get My Daughter, Who Has Been Co-Sleeping with Me, Used to Sleeping in Her Own Bed? Read More »

My Baby Came Home from Her Dad's with Lice: How Can I Get Rid of Them ASAP?

My Daughter Came Home from Her Dad’s with Lice: How Can I Get Rid of Them ASAP?

/ Advice, Parenting /

A mom writes in asking for advice about lice. She says her young daughter returned from a visit at her father’s with headlice, and this mom wants to know how to get rid of them as quickly and effectively as possible, particularly because her daughter “has a bug phobia” and has stopped sleeping since getting the lice.

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Beyonce and Her Mom Tina Knowles Share Mother's Day Messages to Each Other on Social Media, Tina Gets Family Together After They All Got Test for COVID-19

Beyonce and Her Mom Tina Knowles Share Mother’s Day Messages to Each Other on Social Media, Tina Gets Family Together After They All Got Test for COVID-19

/ Celebrities, Entertainment, Extended Family, Parenting, Women's Health /

“Happy Mother’s Day to a phenomenal Mom! She lets me know that I did something right in raising and helping to raise (Kelly) three amazing mothers. She makes me proud every day!”

Beyonce and Her Mom Tina Knowles Share Mother’s Day Messages to Each Other on Social Media, Tina Gets Family Together After They All Got Test for COVID-19 Read More »

Half Of Men With Kids Say They Do Most Of The Home Schooling

Almost Half Of Men With Children Believe They Are Doing More Homeschooling Than Their Partners, But According To The Stats, It Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth

/ Lifestyle, News, Parenting, Spouses / Partners /

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, homeschooling has been added to parent’s to-do list, and according to a new poll by Morning Consult for The New York Times, women are bearing the brunt of the workload.

Almost Half Of Men With Children Believe They Are Doing More Homeschooling Than Their Partners, But According To The Stats, It Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth Read More »

My Friend Told Me 'No Wonder You're Single' During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting?

My Friend Told Me ‘No Wonder You’re Single’ During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting?

/ Advice, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about an argument she had with her friend in which the friend told her, “No wonder you’re single.” This mom was very hurt by this comment for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that her last longterm relationship was abusive. She wants to know if she is overreacting to being told such a thing or if she has a right to be upset.

My Friend Told Me ‘No Wonder You’re Single’ During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting? Read More »

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