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Everybody yearns for that one person who will stand by them no matter what, in good times or bad. It might be a father or a lover for some people, or it might be a twin who has been there from day one for others. The story below is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. The original poster (OP) and his spouse recently announced the arrival of their twin sons. Not long after the couple's twins were born, OP's sister-in-law unexpectedly gave birth to twin daughters. At first, everything was going…

Selecting a name for your child—or, more correctly, putting up with the long and tiresome process—is a difficult task. Political correctness sometimes has to be set aside due to the immense pressure to please your partner, your unborn child, every member of your family, and the people closest to you. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) felt forced into a disagreement that wasn't really about him. While waiting for their first child to be born, OP's br…

Marriage is among the most treasured unions in human history. While the union represents love and family, for some, marriage also represents the end of an era or the dissolution of a dream. The story below is an account of a frustrated stepmom. Together, the original poster (OP) and her current spouse are the parents of four children. In addition to the two children they share, her spouse also has two children of his own from a previous relationship. Initially, the kids greeted OP with open arm…

Time To Entertain Your Kids For The Summer

One of the most important parenting tips that I can give young parents is always to be a unanimous front in front of their children. Never fight in front of the kids, and never turn the kids against the other parent. You have to be together, or at least appear to be together when you are educating your kids, and only later, behind closed doors, talk about the disagreements you might have with one other. Otherwise, the only thing that the kids will learn is that they can get away with whatever t…

Plan a wedding, plan a honeymoon, but don't plan who you'll be inviting, because your parents will do that for you. Parents will make your wedding all about them. The proof is in the pudding… This woman had planned a small, affordable wedding at an all inclusive resort with flights included for guests. Her and her husband prioritized affordability, choosing a venue with cheap flights and offering financial help to guests who needed it. They could do this because they only had 50 guests, and the…

A mother's time is precious

“I actually complimented one father who was amazing with his 3 kids and the mom was able to relax with a drink and assist as needed. He was shocked when I told him it was a rare case and lovely to see. He said, ‘I’m just being a dad’.”

It's not an easy feat, motherhood

As a parent, you spend most of your time with your children. Whether one works in the public sector or manages their own private space, the house, being a parent is one of the greatest challenges someone can face. It's a constant struggle with a healthy mix of positive and negative experiences that never ceases to astound me. But how would you react if your sister-in-law asserted that you don't need or deserve a vacation from the kids since you are a stay-at-home mother? This is the story of a…

The joy and brightness of a newborn can fill a home. But what would you do if your child detested your mother-in-law and would not stop wailing whenever she was around? Would you risk everything to keep the connection intact, or would you wait to see how things develop naturally, regardless of how long that would take? The story below recounts the tale of the frustrated mother. The original poster (OP) recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Even though we'd all like to think otherwise, O…

Your kids should always come first in your life. But what if you secretly knew that you should stick to your child's schedule—including potty training—despite the fact that it would cause inconvenience to everyone around you? The original poster (OP) has a lovely 2-year-old daughter. OP and his husband recently decided that their little daughter was ready to begin potty training. At first, everything was going rather well, but all changed when their family took a vacation to Hawaii. Without any…

Divorce is never an easy process, especially when children are involved. Youngsters are sensitive beings who simply yearn for security, affection, and comfort. Therefore, when there's a possibility that the children will be affected, life-changing events like divorce should be handled very cautiously. The story below is an account of a confused father. As a recently divorced father, the original poster (OP) is still adjusting to his new way of life. The child's best interests will always come f…

For many parents who want to run their lives as smoothly as possible, nannies are the holy grail. Considering this, how would you respond if your sister-in-law tried to lure your nanny away with the promise of a bigger payday? The story below is of a dumbfounded mother. The original poster (OP), a mother of three, hired the most incredible nanny to help her take care of the children. The nanny is dependable, creative, and well-liked by the children. As a result, OP quickly agreed to the nanny's…

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