If anyone gets more excited about the arrival of a baby than the soon-to-be parents, it’s the soon-to-be grandparents. Not only is the arrival of their first grandchild a significant milestone in their lives, but they can experience all the joys of welcoming a child into the world without all the stress and anxiety that […] More
The death of a parent is hard for anyone at any age. But it seems particularly tragic when the death is unexpected, and the children aren’t adults yet. The only consolation the children might get is having a chance to say goodbye to their parent and spend time with supportive, loving family and friends. A […] More
Friendship group dynamics can evolve when a new significant other is in the picture, and life changes such as marriage can possibly ruin friendships for good. A woman attempted to maintain a tradition despite one of her friends recent marriage, and it didn’t go so well. So she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Many pet owners treat their pets as if they were their children. As well they should, as pets require an endless amount of love and attention, and should only be housed with pet-parents that can provide that. However, not everyone views animals as if they were human children. In fact, some people would rather avoid […] More
When it comes to customs and traditions, some people have learned to be flexible. Even if they still hold some things fairly sacred, they also might be willing to welcome others and adjust over the course of time. Others aren’t as willing to break from traditions they held growing up, and aren’t willing to stray […] More
The United States and many other parts of the world are experiencing a housing crisis. Often the issue is caused by a lack of affordable housing, not a lack of habitable structures. Abandoned homes sit empty and long-term rentals have been converted to short-term only for companies like Airbnb. Once people secure housing they can […] More
Some people take the expression “make yourself at home” a bit too literally. While anyone hosting a guest would certainly want them to feel welcome in their home, that doesn’t always give them free rein to everything they have. Even the most giving and generous hosts expect to be asked permission for certain things. An […] More
It’s very easy for one parent to judge another. As some parents truly can’t believe that other parents let their children eat certain foods, watch certain movies, or wear certain clothes. However, as long as their child is safe, happy, and loved, then it’s truly no concern of others how a parent might choose to […] More
A healthy or unhealthy relationship with food is most often shaped in childhood. While lots of fad diets exist, all things in moderation is the diet recommended by nutritionists and therapists to develop a healthy relationship with food. Beyond eating habits, a realistic body image is also key to health. So when an authority figure […] More
“When ya gotta go, ya gotta go!” It is one of life’s greatest inconveniences, and just about everyone on earth wishes that wasn’t the case. No matter how hard we try, we simply cannot control when we need to relieve ourselves. More often than not, this might come at a time when we are not […] More
Not everyone is going to agree with people’s choices of baby names. Some names are purposefully different. Some names will have a secret meaning only the parents share. It’s a personal matter. But that doesn’t stop others from having… thoughts. A deleted Redditor wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she […] More
Content Warning: Abusive Relationships, Domestic Violence, Age Gap It’s a common, and often harmful, stereotype that parents will hate every boyfriend or girlfriend who their children date. But sometimes, there are legitimate reasons to not like a kid’s partner, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor Familiar_Form9665 was not a big fan of […] More
