All articles tagged with #parenting advice
A woman expresses frustration over her neighbor's family relying on her for childcare and criticizing her for letting their daughter watch certain shows and eat snacks, leading her to consider ending the arrangement, but an advice columnist suggests setting clear boundaries and communicating that her home is a welcoming space with rules, rather than cutting off the relationship entirely.
A mother is upset after discovering her brother-in-law allowed her 12-year-old son to go bungee jumping without her consent, which she considers a serious breach of trust. The advice suggests she should express her feelings calmly, consider the reasons behind her son's secrecy, and discuss boundaries with her husband and brother-in-law, emphasizing the importance of communication and trust in parenting decisions.
A parent shares their complex experience of adopting a foster child amidst their infertility struggles and faces challenges in managing social perceptions and comments, emphasizing the importance of love, support, and careful communication to ensure the child's well-being and healthy family identity.
A mother-in-law's disruptive behavior at her daughter's birthday party prompts a request for a six-month timeout for her parents-in-law, but the advice suggests that while setting boundaries is reasonable, expecting them to change may be unrealistic; instead, focusing on honest communication with the child and managing family interactions is recommended.
The article offers guidance for parents on how to explain a loved one's dementia to a young child, emphasizing honesty, reassurance, and using age-appropriate language, along with suggestions for supporting the child's emotional understanding.
A woman struggles with her mother's insistence on sharing her difficult family history of her late sister, Paloma, with her young children. She feels uncomfortable sharing negative memories and prefers to wait until her kids are teenagers. The advice suggests honest communication with her mother, possibly involving family therapy, and emphasizes that she is not obligated to honor her sister in a way that causes her distress.
A woman recounts losing her nephew at the mall for a minute, during which he urinated in a fountain, leading to his ban from the mall and family tensions. She advises handling family conflicts calmly and avoiding public arguments, and suggests attending the upcoming Father's Day celebration despite the incident.
A woman is concerned about her boyfriend's reliance on alternative medicine for his children, especially when serious illnesses like pneumonia arise. She has previously involved his ex to ensure proper medical care and is now contemplating addressing the issue directly with her boyfriend, fearing for the children's health and the future of their relationship.
A mother seeks advice on how to handle the news that her ex-husband has set up a substantial college fund for only one of their twin sons, exacerbating his favoritism and creating a significant financial disparity between the boys. The advice suggests considering legal action, seeking family support, and having honest conversations with the children, while also preparing for various emotional and logistical outcomes.
A mother faces criticism from her family for placing her 11-month-old in daycare as she returns to work, despite their inability to provide care themselves. She is advised to stand firm in her decision and avoid engaging in arguments about her parenting choices.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker shares a message of body positivity and self-kindness for new moms, emphasizing the unrealistic pressure to "bounce back" after giving birth. The mom of four, including 5-month-old Rocky Thirteen, encourages embracing the body's changes during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, while also sharing glimpses of her family life on Instagram.
YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for inflicting horrific abuse on Franke's children, motivated by religious extremism. The women, who claimed to belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse, attempting to convince Franke's two youngest children that they were evil and possessed by demons. The abuse included starvation, isolation, and physical harm, with Franke justifying her actions in handwritten journal entries. The "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, run by Franke and her husband, has ended, and Kevin Franke has filed for divorce and custody of their four minor children.
Ruby Franke, a popular parenting advice YouTuber, has been sentenced to four to 60 years in prison for child abuse, along with her former business partner. The judge described the abuse as "concentration camp-like" and a significant threat to the community. Franke's YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, gained over two million subscribers before fans became suspicious of her controversial parenting methods. The abuse included starvation, tying up, beating, and forcing her children to work outdoors without sunscreen. Franke's ex-husband called the abuse "horrific and inhumane."
A grandmother is considering secretly vaccinating her grandson against his parents' wishes due to their anti-vaccination beliefs, while a parent seeks advice on dealing with a job that prevents him from spending time with his 16-month-old son. The column revisits past advice on topics such as entering children in beauty contests and explaining same-sex marriage to young children, offering modern-day perspectives on these issues.
Ruby Franke, known for sharing parenting advice on her family YouTube channel "8 Passengers," has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Court documents revealed that Franke subjected her children to physical and emotional abuse, including withholding food, depriving them of oxygen, and convincing them they were evil and possessed. Franke's guilty plea comes as part of a plea deal, and she will serve a prison term for the charges. Her husband has filed for divorce, and her four minor children have been taken into the care of the Department of Child and Family Services.