Would you strip down in front of a bunch of kids on national television while they ask you questions about your body? In the new Dutch TV show Simply Naked, that’s exactly what adults are doing. Meant to promote body positivity, it is receiving quite a lot of backlash. (1) New Dutch TV Show Simply...
One of the hardest concepts for adoptive children to grasp is not having any connection to or knowledge of their biological family. This is why when this Colorado single mom found out that her two adoptive children had another brother in need of adopting, she knew there was only one thing to do: adopt this...
If you were a breastfeeding mom, you would probably know all about the struggle of breastfeeding in public. Mothers are constantly under scrutiny for everything they do, especially when feeding their babies by breast. Constantly told how breast milk is best for our children, yet, shunned for feeding them when in public. When does it...
If you’ve ever given birth to a baby or been close to someone who has, then you will know that the recovery process is not easy. A woman posted a photo depicting the placenta’s size on the Labor of Love Facebook page to explain how long it takes to recover after childbirth. The photo has...
Isolation and marginalization are some of the worst social situations a person could go through. The feeling that you are alone and rejected, coupled with outright avoidance from the people you try to cut in with, can make a person spiral into deep anxiety and depression [1]. The need importance of acceptance is so powerful...
Every parent wants their children to have the best possible start in life. This begins with giving them food that will help the developing brains and bodies grow well. We trust baby food companies that they are selling us products with our children’s best interest in mind. Shocking research exposes several popular brands for having...
Childbirth is a legendary thing. With 9 months of preparation and built-up excitement, one is bound to get into a bit of a tizzy when the due date draws in. There are probably one thousand questions and concerns running through your head, like, how painful is this going to be? Will my baby be okay?...
Becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful occasions in any women’s life. And, if you choose to have more than one child, with each new baby, it’s like you’re becoming a new mom all over again! Often, after having a girl, we hope for a boy the second time around or vise versa....
Miscarriage is a devastating experience to go through as an expecting parent, especially for women. One unfortunate solace in all this is: couples who experience it are not alone. This woman wrote about her experience with miscarriage, reminding others that it is normal and okay to grieve the loss of a child that you never...
The question of staying young is at the top of many people’s lists. The beauty industry makes a killing on anti-aging products. Facial fillers, botox, serums, day creams, night creams, masks, you name it. One mother has a TikTok account with her daughter, she is 60 years old. However, their followers are amazed by how...
As if adulting weren’t hard enough, parenting takes the challenge to a whole new level. You’re responsible for the life and development of a tiny person, that you created. Your task is to feed, clothe, and support them. Guiding them through life. Teaching them to treat others with respect and manage their own emotions. Although...
We’re all familiar with the fictional stories of children found in the wilderness, raised by wolves, and so on, whose family history is unknown (Jungle Book anyone?). They live wild and free with little to no rules. However, in a growing (non-fictional) trend feral families are those who willingly allow their children to live without...
