US Women Are Sharing Breast Milk Amid Lack of Support for Moms
Many woman across America are sharing breast milk informally, suggesting that more support for mothers may be needed. Factors contributing to the practice likely include limited paid parental leave, inadequate breastfeeding support and not enough systems for parents to safely access mother’s own milk alternatives, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the […]
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Mom’s Horror As She Realizes What Kids Have Been Doing at the All-Inclusive
A mom-of-two was stunned to discover what her kids had gotten up to during an all-inclusive family vacation together. Shelly Larsen-McHugh’s face was a picture when she took to TikTok, posting under the handle @babiesandbichons, to share what happened to her 6-year-old son Louie and his 3-year-old sister Luna. “We just found it funny,” Larsen-McHugh […]
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Moms Are Trying To Delay Daughters’ First Period—Experts Say They’re Right
Puberty in American girls is starting earlier than ever—and some moms aren’t waiting around to see what that means for their daughters. Rebecca Kinderman is just one who’s doing everything in her power to try and delay her daughters’—aged 10 and 12—first periods. Her Instagram reel (@bec_kinderman) on the subject had received 1.6 million views […]
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Gay Moms, Irish Catholics, and the Pope—a Story of Faith and Inclusion | Opinion
When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, both he and I were stepping into new leadership roles. Neither of us could have predicted the turbulent decade ahead, but one thing has remained constant in both of our roles—a firm and dedicated commitment to making the world a safe home for all, not just some. I’ve […]
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Woman Tries on Her Mom’s Wedding Dress, Has Genius Idea for Bridal Shower
A woman’s bridal shower dress has amazed the internet, but this was no off-the-rack purchase, as it was actually her mom’s reconstructed wedding dress from the 90s. Ahead of her wedding in May, Gillian Duffy, 29, couldn’t resist trying on her mom’s bridal dress from September 1992. With big sleeves and a voluminous skirt, it […]
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