Why do people often avoid talking about real-life challenges with kids, like stress and responsibility, until it's too late?How do you deal with a parent who is constantly analyzing and criticizing you as an adult without getting upset and drained, especially during the holidays? If the US economy is doing so well, then why are Americans so angry about it, why are Trump's... See More »
Good Grief, He Looks Like That Kid From Mad Magazine…. And he wants to run for governor of Vermont.. (2)
The kids are hiking with my dad and auntieIt’s one of the old holiday traditions I remember fondly and dearly miss. I am glad they are reviving it for this generation. And grateful that both their old asses are still healthy enough to do it. My husband is getting the house back in order... See More »
Why do kids tend to blurt out embarrassing truths, and what strategies can parents use to prevent it?What are some effective ways to set expectations with family about splitting the bill at dinners out? How can you respond to someone who tells you that you are too sensitive? What would you say if a friend said this to you or something similar?
I’m surprised to see how busy the site has been over the last few days. I hope you’re all enjoying the holidays in whichever way suits you.Every year I wonder if Christmas will be as good as the ones from the past. But then when I see my kids enjoy the decorations, lights and the toys and games it all feels very worth it. Even the more anti social members of my extended family made the... See More » (1)
How might you feel?I recently explained to a good friend from 30 years ago, how I've been wanting to meet up with her but have not due to anxiety. We were best friend s aged 4-11 and when I moved an hour away at age 11, we lost touch. She found me years ago on FB and... See More »
Who Remembers Riding in the Bed of a Pickup?….. Sweet Memories or NO?One of the best parts about country living in the 1960s and 1970s was the freedom to ride in the back of a pickup truck. Parents allowed it, especially if they were driving down a back road with little traffic and no police officers. Although it... See More » (1)
Parents kids and disrespectful older adults in the familyWould you let a family member who doesn’t like or respect you be around your child.?? I strongly disagree with this. Do you? Or nah??
My nieces are learning how to cook already!First it’s the little one baking sugar cookies, now the older one helping my mom with prepping dinner in the kitchen. They’re Italian girlies, alright! ☺ Hopefully this doesn’t create more stupid cooking tension with my sister, thinking our mom’s... See More »
Howdy 🤠 Merry Christmas y'allNaya's mom works today still so we'll do our Christmas in the evening when she gets home & it'll be all good 😌 'til then I'm just chillin' with Naya while we watch cartoons I used to watch as a kid but specifically the Christmas episodes. It's like... See More »
How does custody battle over kids work?If both parents (now divorced or separated) were great parents and normal shouldn't it be kids stay 2 weeks with one parent then 2 weeks the other? Rotating. I always see cases "Am fighting for longer days of custody" or "Am fighting for kids." Is... See More »
Merry Christmas I found this on Google. I thought those of you with kids especially would enjoy this. It’s what Santa does after delivering gifts (1)
How did your kids finally find out about the truth about how Santa works and what age were they when they found out? Poll (0) See Poll OptionsAs the title asks - How did your kids finally find out about the truth about how Santa works and what age were they when they found out? Did they... See More »
My whole life is a series of trying to escape pain.From PTSD or depression or whatever it is I have that a million doctors could never agree on. Whether it's by working, doing other responsibilities, or doing something irresponsible, it's all to avoid feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, heartache,... See More »
OK, so I checked my emailAnd I got accepted into the university, and I’m just filling out the consent and supplement forms and when it comes to my class standing, it says that I’m a senior I mean, I appreciate the university bumping me up, but I still had some more... See More »
Why do INTPs come across as blunt and make others feel stupid during logical discussions or debates?If having kids isn't a guarantee they'll be there for you later, what are the best ways to build a supportive network for old age? Given your journey with trust issues and attracting toxic people, what's the most crucial mindset shift you've made to... See More »
How can you cultivate meaningful relationships with friends and community that might offer support comparable to family?If having kids isn't a guarantee they'll be there for you later, what are the best ways to build a supportive network for old age? Why do people with low self-esteem sometimes claim their own group is the most attractive, and what’s the psychology... See More »
Why do people ask me if the kid’s father is in their life?Like do I look like I don’t have a boyfriend or something? Because I want to know 🤔 like am I ugly or something? Do people really think I can’t get men to stick around? I have a man who has stepped up to the plate and taken on two extra kids that a... See More »
Bernie Sanders Blocks Pediatric Cancer Bill That Had Unanimous House SupportA recent event in the U.S. Senate provided a moment so brazen it ought to make your blood boil. “He is literally killing kids in front of us because of his political movement,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), who forcefully supported the Give Kids a C... See More »
I guess it's a reflective time of year.. So I ask, do you ever regret the kid you were when you were growing up?I was so mean to my little sister, for no good reason. My Mum says I was jealous that the attention was taken off me and given to her but honestly, I just think I was evil. We would often fight and often she would come off worse. It must have been... See More »
My son calls my belly button my “tummy button” 🤣He’s like “mommy I want to see your tummy button again! 👿👿” Evil little kid
Random Christmas facts:- Christmas was once banned in puritan america coz it was too rowdy - candy canes were invented to silence kids in church - Boxing day is named after alms boxes for the poor - jingle bells was originally written to be a thanksgiving song - Santa... See More »
I stumbled onto this remarkable Project 365 in 2022.Campbell Remess started his teddy bear craft-making hobby when he was only 9 years old. Now a teen, his one-of-a-kind collection has grown into the thousands, but you won’t find his bears on a shelf at home. His mission of kindness has the sole... See More » (2)
Badass mom chases fleeing robbers, rams into them with her Mercedes G-wagonIn a state where politicians lecture citizens to “stand down” while criminals run wild, one Los Angeles-area mother decided she’d had enough. Just before noon on Saturday, a mother armed with nothing more than a Mercedes-Benz SUV and raw maternal... See More »
