Child custody arrangements may be made at the time of a final divorce decree, but they can be altered or amended as circumstances change. But if the agreement already covers certain contingencies, is a parent obligated to amend a custody arrangement to make another adult happy? A father struggling with the right thing to do […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] More
There are still far too many people who look down on married couples who make the conscious decision not to have children. Usually, deciding not to have children is just as noble a decision as choosing to have them. The truth is, not everyone is cut out to be a parent, and if a couple […] More
When it comes to dealing with in-laws, everyone has a different tolerance level if they’re unfortunate to have problematic family members. One mom was at her wits end with her mother-in-law (MIL) and a recent interaction brought things to a boiling point. So she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment […] More
You never know what kind of interactions you’re going to have by living in a large apartment complex. You’re lucky if you live in a nice community, as having even one enemy can grow into an uncomfortable living experience. One woman had a combative encounter at the pool and left her wondering if she was […] More
While parenting is a two-person job, few would argue that at the end of the day, mother knows best. Closed minded as that sounds, most mother’s simply have a unique quality when it comes to parenting that very few fathers have. Which isn’t to say that there aren’t devoted, loving fathers out there who are […] More
In most of the first world, people are having far fewer children. My maternal Grandmother was one of 17 children, my Mother was one of 7, I am one of three, and my older Sister is the only one of us to have a child—and she stopped at one. That’s a massive drop in births […] 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
You can never be too sure what might offend someone. While sometimes we have the forethought to avoid telling crude jokes or using profane language, we still might find ourselves putting off our host, guests, or even loved ones. All because of one little thing that we didn’t even give a second thought to. A […] More
People generally started off using social media platforms as a way to share updates and photos with family and friends. But the wide-reaching internet unfortunately has given way to nefarious activity that makes some people apprehensive about how they engage on various platforms without shutting out close friends and family. One woman didn’t realize a […] More
Parents have very mixed feelings about when the time finally comes for their children to “fly the coop.” There is a fair amount of sadness, as it means their children have grown up, and will slowly start living their own lives independent of their families. There is also at least some relief and excitement, it […] More
Having a helping hand around the house sounds like a dream come true. But what if that help turns into lots of extra, unnecessary work or rework for you? Do you quietly accept the kindness of their gesture and fix the problems or do you speak up? A woman dealing with her boyfriend’s “helpful” mom […] More
