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Help! My Boyfriend Kept Insisting We Reach Certain Milestones Before Becoming Parents. Well, We Did It.

Partner's reluctance to move forward with adoption causing frustration and uncertainty for the writer.

Communication and understanding each other's concerns are crucial in making decisions about parenthood. [ more ]

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I was freaking out about our baby's arrival when my friend reminded me, You're still you but with kids'

Advice can have a significant impact on one's perspective and decision-making.

Having children does not mean losing one's identity and personal needs. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Career

I Can't Bear to See My Friend After What She Did to Her Fiance-and Other Advice From the Week

Not all decisions in life are easy, and sometimes we have to prioritize our own happiness and well-being.

It's important to consider the impact of our decisions on others, especially when it involves children and their well-being. [ more ]

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New York Post

1 week ago

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Why two-thirds of parents feel lonely and isolated by demands of parenthood: study

Two-thirds of parents feel lonely and isolated due to parenthood demands, and many lack support networks or opportunities to connect with others. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

2 weeks ago

This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"

Transition from two to three kids can be challenging; exhaustion and lack of personal time increase significantly. [ more ]

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People Reveal The Most Toxic Comments They Received As First-Time Parents

New parents often face toxic comments from others, revealing more about the speaker than the parent.

Such comments can be veiled as helpful or empathetic and impact mothers differently than fathers. [ more ]

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Robert Pattinson And Suki Waterhouse Quietly Welcome Their First Child

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse welcomed their first child, seen with a baby carriage in Los Angeles.

The couple confirmed engagement in December 2021 and subtly announced the pregnancy while Waterhouse was performing at a festival. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Women Who Had Kids Later Are Sharing The Many Positives Of Their Experience

Waiting to start a family can bring challenges but also benefits in terms of stability and readiness.

Having a child later in life can provide emotional fulfillment and a sense of happiness that surpasses expectations. [ more ]

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How to date when you're a woman who doesn't want children

The number of adults choosing to be childfree is growing in the United States, with 44% of adults aged 18 to 49 reporting it's unlikely they will have children.

Reasons for choosing to be childfree range from concerns about the climate crisis and financial constraints to personal preferences and anxiety about pregnancy.

Women who choose to be childfree still face societal expectations, gender roles, and potential relationship challenges, but deserve support in making their own choices. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Parents Revealed The Most Surprising Costs Of Having A Child, And Some Of These Are Mindblowing

Unforeseen costs of parenthood can be overwhelming and add up quickly.

Some unexpected costs include school goodie bags, shoes, and the cost of buying extra fruit. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Ad of the Day: Coors Light celebrates the parents who are able to keep their cool

Coors Light's new campaign celebrates parenthood through relatable moments.

The ad captures the everyday challenges and emotions of parenthood in a unique way. [ more ]

HuffPost

Relationships

Da Brat And Judy Have Their Own Version Of A Disney Love Story

Love and perseverance led to the birth of Da Brat and Judy's son True against the odds.

The couple's journey of carrying the love of each other and their son's milestones were featured in a five-part special. [ more ]

London Jazz News

Music

Mothers In Jazz (80): Julie Sassoon

Julie Sassoon followed her instincts in balancing motherhood and career, prioritizing being there for her daughter.

Maintaining a career alongside caring for a small baby may create conflict and the need to prioritize one over the other. [ more ]

IndieWire

Film

'Tuesday' Trailer: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Confronts Death in A24's Surreal Drama

Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in an A24 film as a mother caring for her teen daughter. [ more ]

Fatherly

Career

14 Ways To Be A More Interesting Person

Parenthood can sometimes make parents feel like they're no longer interesting or bored, but this is not necessarily true.

Being interesting is about being unexpected, and can be achieved by trying new things and broadening your horizons. [ more ]

Fatherly

5 months ago

Career

My Wife Doesn't Want To Have Sex With Me. What Can I Do?

Parenting brings changes to a couple's sex life, but it is a phase that will pass.

Communication, understanding and effort are key to improving intimacy after having a baby. [ more ]

New York Post

I'm a Gen Zer with a fun, spontaneous life - having kids is 'selfish'

Abigail Porter, a young content creator, does not want to have children and believes that parenthood is a selfish choice.

Porter faced pressure as a young girl to become a mother but ultimately realized that she had the choice not to have kids. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

A Woman Has Four Conditions Before She'll Agree To Have A Baby

The decision to have children should be a mutual agreement between partners.

One partner in a couple has set conditions for having a child, including a fertility test and equal child-rearing responsibilities. [ more ]

HuffPost

The Funniest Tweets From Parents The Week Of Aug. 27-Sept. 2

Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more!

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