Having babies is supposed to be a joyous time. A new generation of family is being born. Happy, happy, joy, joy. Until grandparents start butting heads. As helpful as mom and dad can be to new parents, their help sometimes comes with requests… And the amount of drama that can ensue when sets of grandparents […] More
Names are an important part of life. Everyone wants a great name. Or, at the very least, a unique name with great or significant meaning. And then there are some people who could care less. They believe a name is just a simple part of the human experience. But some take naming a child VERY […] More
Many aspiring parents begin dreaming of what they will name their first child well before they meet their future partner or co-parent. As a result, it can be a rude awakening when your spouse or partner doesn’t love any name on your shortlist. While most parents manage to eventually decide on a name that pleases […] More
Pushy in-laws can be a rough life battle for many couples. There are always going to be unwarranted opinions. Most couples can take it in stride. The only thing worse than a pushy in-law is a pushy grandparent. Case in point… Redditor SuccessfulWeb3586 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she […] More
Shakespeare once asked what was in a name. A rose by any other name and all that. The line comes from Juliet while she’s trying to find an excuse in her teenage mind to go after a boy she knows will put her in a dangerous position. The name, though, is important. What we call […] More
Names are important. That’s why a name is the first gift we give to our children. Of course, just like any gift, there’s always the chance that they won’t like it or that it will clash with some other aspect of their lives. The trick is to pick a name, to select the gift, that […] More
When we’re faced with moments and situations that trigger our own traumas, we can react badly. What happens when that reaction doesn’t just affect yourself, but the people you love? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) NoEar4141 when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgment. He […] More
Everybody loves a good joke. Pranks are an entirely different story. Yes, pranks are jokes, but they’re jokes that can get really out of hand. People may want to think about their comedic abilities before they put them into action. Case in point… Redditor ThrowRA8-4-6-2 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So […] More
What’s in a name? Some will say everything, and others will say nothing. Names can be changed once people reach a certain age, after all. But until that age, people have to live with what they’ve been given by their parents or guardians. That’s why people wish some parents would put serious thought into the […] More
Picking a baby’s name can be very stressful. Parents have to choose between special meanings and basic likes. They have to worry about others who will be offended. And they have to give a name that prepares a kid for life. No problem. No stress. Until there is… Case in point… Redditor the_doeberman wanted to […] More
In life there are basic forms of respect humans can show one another on the daily. Like calling one another by the correct name. Why is that not a simple thing to do? Apparently, it’s a bigger issue than most people realize. Case in point… Redditor tinanottiana wanted to discuss her experience and get some […] More
Children are not easy. The bathing, feeding and rearing of children can be incredibly challenging. Not to mention the Naming. So, what happens when the parents-to-be not only can’t agree on a name, but one of the suggestions outright insults the other parent? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) T hrowawaytoisy […] More
