Mum left outraged after her mother-in-law 'fat-shamed' her 19-month-old toddler

1 month ago

Mom details the shocking demand her husband made of their four-year-old son

A mom has revealed the shocking demand her husband made to their four-year-old son. The unnamed woman took to Reddit to reveal her spouse no longer wanted their son referring to their one-year-old daughter as cute. A mom has revealed the shocking demand her husband made to their four-year-old son She titled the post: 'Son calling baby sister cute.' The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

My Sister-in-Law Got Rid of My Daughter’s Nasty Habit. I Was Appalled When I Learned How She Did It.

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Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Jude told me that her aunt told her that although people sometimes think it’s cute when a pretty girl burps, farts, or makes poop jokes, a less attractive girl doing the same thing is just seen as gross and is disliked, particularly by boys. —Don’t Miss the Burping, But… Dear …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

My Mom Said 1 Word On Her Deathbed That Made Me Look At My Life In A Way I Never Had Before

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"Mom came to visit me in San Francisco after Dad died in 2016," the author writes. “Oh, look at you, my faves came to see me.” Mom’s usual big, curse-laden voice now sounded like faint bursts of whisper between strained breaths. Courtesy of Sarah Gormley Brooks couldn’t give Mom one of her squeeze-the-air-out-of-you-hugs she’d been known for since we lived …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

My Mother-in-Law’s Decade of Secret Torture Has Finally Been Revealed

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Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. For the last 10 years, every time I’ve been around my mother-in-law, she will wait until my husband leave the room to say something extremely rude to me. ?” The things she says are so rude and obnoxious you almost can’t believe a tiny old Jewish woman said it. My …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Parenting advice: My teenage niece’s bullying of my kid has finally gone too far.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. The final straw happened when Erin tried to take my daughter’s Switch, and they got physical. Let your husband and your in-laws know that you aren’t changing your mind and Erin isn’t welcome until there is proof that her behavior has changed for the better. Talk with your daughter about your in-laws’ …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I was abused by my stepfather, step-grandfather and husband, but my mother said it didn’t matter’

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54 years, 11 months ago

My Husband’s Mom Tried to Cut Me Off. Now She’s Come Crawling Back.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. My husband had a challenging relationship with his mom—it sounds like she was extremely loving and supportive during his childhood, but changed after both her sons grew up and after she divorced Mark’s dad. She never attempted to have a relationship with our daughter before Mark died, and I don’t know how …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I was immediately ugly crying’: Mom shares sweet note from daughters’ teacher on their first day of kindergarten

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4 months ago

Mother criticized after son ‘ruined’ wedding cake by taking a bite before it was cut

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4 months ago

Shed certitudes

The Hindu

As I am growing older, I find that I am becoming more rigid in my opinions. I find many persons, peer or older or even younger, suffering from the same malaise, unable to step back and reflect, and apologise if need be. We think that children would not remember harsh words or actions against them. Harsh words, or even a …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

My Niece is Making a Huge Mistake with Her Child. I Fear the Consequences of Not Speaking Up.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. And her mother said “this is all the child will eat!.” I’m concerned this is part of a pattern: my sister has told me other things about the situation with this child— no discipline, and no potty training. It doesn’t sound to me like you’re close enough to your niece to be …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland mum stunned by angry neighbour's 'unreasonable' note about crying baby

Daily Mail

A new mum was shocked to find a note left in her letterbox complaining about the amount of noise her four-month-old son makes. 'I'm writing this on behalf of your neighbours and wanted to reach out to you regarding the noise level coming from your residence, particularly the crying of your baby,' the note said. Tiffany, 36, was 'in tears' …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mother shows off hilarious double typo made on son’s homework assignment

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8 months ago

6 Phrases Adult Children Long To Hear From Their Parents

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As we mature, the relationship we have with our parents is bound to change — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace,” shared a post titled “Things Adult Children Want To Hear” on her Instagram earlier this year that listed a number of simple but powerful phrases parents could say to …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's What Grandparents Really Think About Today's Parenting Trends

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LOADING ERROR LOADING The practices and norms around raising kids shift over time, with each generation of parents redefining an age-old role. I’d choose my kid’s parenting over mine, every time!” — Anne W. Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via Getty Images Grandparents share their perspective on current parenting practices. “Too many of today’s parents are their children’s ‘friends,’ so no one …

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10 months, 1 week ago

11 Seemingly Innocent Phrases You Shouldn't Say To Kids

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LOADING ERROR LOADING We all know to watch our language when we’re around kids: no swearing, no adults-only topics, no gossip you wouldn’t want them repeating to anyone else. Beginning with an interrogative “implies an element of choice, leaving the child room to say ‘no,’” Amy Jackson, chief early learning strategy officer at Primrose Schools, told HuffPost. Instead, Raglin Bignall …

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11 months, 1 week ago

To Mother-in-law's Demand For Her Grandson's DNA Test, Daughter-in-law’s Epic Response

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A woman, married for five years with a four-month-old son, shared a shocking incident involving her husband’s mom, who was previously described as not the nicest, having high standards, and being judgmental, which left people astonished. Their initial encounter occurred at a family funeral, where the mother-in-law lived up to her negative reputation by being upset about her son bringing …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 1 Toxic Phrase Everyone Needs To Stop Saying To Parents

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LOADING ERROR LOADING When I was seven or eight months pregnant with my first child, I mentioned to a friend that I was headed to a prenatal yoga class. Amin explained that the problem with such messages is that they are “fear-based” and only serve to “bring people down when they’re in a good spot.” If a parent has managed …

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1 year ago

My Mom Just Dropped a Bomb About What She “Expects” of Me in Our Family. I’m Shocked.

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Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Over Thanksgiving, my mom said I should start coming to their doctors’ appointments so that I could understand my half-brother’s needs better and be “prepared.” I asked what she meant and she said, “Well, someday Chris and I aren’t going to be able to care for him on our own, so you …

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1 year, 1 month ago

A Fellow Parent Keeps Disciplining My Child for Normal Kid Behavior

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Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Dear Care and Feeding, My 4-year-old’s friend’s parent has on many occasions chided my kid for what we see as normal 4-year-old behavior. The “script” is, “We know there are lots of different, equally good ways to raise a child, but since we have different expectations and rules for our …

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1 year, 1 month ago

I Know the Truth About My Mother-in-Law. She Has No Idea.

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Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. She’s easily hurt, and I am also afraid that at some point I will be blamed for “stealing their son away” even though they probably see him more these days, since we’ve been married. So, I don’t think “keeping them out of our life as much as possible” is a valid reason …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Britney Spears recalls father ‘repeatedly told me I looked fat’ during conservatorship

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘We need to focus on our mentality’: Jessica Simpson says her weight ‘just doesn’t need to be a conversation’

Hindustan Times

Jessica Simpson is no stranger to being body-shamed on social media. Jessica Simpson is no stranger to being body-shamed on social media “We need to focus on our mentality about even talking about weight,” Jessica told Access Hollywood in a recent interview. Jessica Simpson does not let the ‘negativity derail’ her Jessica added that the continuous scrutiny over her body …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Sameera Reddy reveals being body shamed even today: ‘People think it’s their birthright to comment on a woman’s body’

Hindustan Times

Sameera Reddy, known for being open about her struggle with postpartum depression, said in a recent interview that people around her were ‘unforgiving’ about her weight gain after she had her son, Hans, in 2015. Speaking to us, the actor-turned-social media influencer tells us that it’s unfortunate that she gets to hear such comments from strangers even today. If someone …

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1 year, 4 months ago

It might seem harsh but I'm starting to hate my six-year-old son: 'I'm losing it'

Daily Mail

A frustrated mum has shocked parents after saying she feels 'hatred' and 'disgust' towards her six-year-old son because he continues to soil himself. She said she has tried several options to help her son including doctors, psychological therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and laxatives - but nothing has worked. A frustrated mum has shocked parents after saying she feels 'hatred' …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Woman’s moving note to daughter’s birth mother goes viral

Hindustan Times

An emotional letter written by a woman to the birth mother of her adoptive daughter has left people emotional. The daughter, who goes by Amy on Twitter, shared the note on the micro-blogging site after finding it in her mother’s belongings. This letter from my mom to my birth mother… I am a MESS,” Amy wrote as she posted a …

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1 year, 6 months ago

6 Things Thin Parents Of Fat Kids Need To Understand

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mrs via Getty Images You may have spent your whole life hoping you don’t “look fat” in photos or items of clothing, but if you’re someone who can walk into any clothing store assuming that they’ll carry your size, then you’re benefiting from thin privilege every day. Virginia Sole-Smith, author of “Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,” …

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1 year, 7 months ago

'Mommy's boy' debate rages on social media

China Daily

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Discussion centers around attempts to address gender inequality When Chinese standup comic Niao Niao appeared as a contestant on the popular online comedy show Rock & Roast, she drew plenty of laughs for her views on a "mommy's boy", amusing the audience with her disarming sincerity on the issue. Gong and Chen said the relentless beatings and …

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1 year, 7 months ago

'Mommy's boy' debate rages on social media

China Daily

LU PING/CHINA DAILY Discussion centers around attempts to address gender inequality When Chinese standup comic Niao Niao appeared as a contestant on the popular online comedy show Rock & Roast, she drew plenty of laughs for her views on a "mommy's boy", amusing the audience with her disarming sincerity on the issue. Gong and Chen said the relentless beatings and …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Parenting tips: 5 things you should never say to your child

Hindustan Times

When it comes to parenting, the power of our words cannot be underestimated. Therefore, it's important to choose our words carefully and avoid saying things that could be hurtful or damaging to our children's self-esteem. Dr. Jazmine, Psychologist and Parenting Expert, suggested the top things that parents or caregivers should never say to their child, in her recent Instagram post. …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter User Shares Story About Nosy Relatives And People Can Relate So Hard

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Sometimes relatives can be extremely nosy. At Christmas dinner my husband firmly told her she’d have to leave if she made another comment and I would’ve married him again right there if I could— Georgia Mae Morrison December 27, 2022 The tweet reminded many people of their own encounters. My response, “is now the time where we all get to …

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2 years ago

Mum who sparked fury saying relatives need toddler's consent to hug reveals thing she can't stand

Daily Mail

A mother-of-two who sparked debate after saying even close relatives need to get her toddler's permission before hugging or kissing the child has revealed why she can't stand people 'parentifying' her daughter. A mother-of-two who sparked debate after saying even close relatives need to get her toddler's permission before hugging or kissing the child has revealed why she can't stand …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Are depressed moms to blame for their children's developmental delays?

Salon

Watch your tone, moms. The findings revealed that "Even children whose mothers suffer from mild depressive mood that do not yet require medical treatment show early signs of delayed language development." The scientists at the Max Planck Institute found that "If mothers indicate a more negative mood two months after birth, their children show on average a less mature processing …

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2 years, 2 months ago

‘How do you say that about a 2-year-old?’ Amid scandal, parents reckon with the politics of shame

LA Times

From her 2013 election upset to her resignation last week, disgraced former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez put motherhood at the heart of her political career. “They’re raising him like a little white kid,” Martinez said of Councilman Mike Bonin and his husband, Sean Arian, on the leaked tape of a 2021 political strategy session. “We know that Black …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Woman shares ‘cruel’ response she received from business after texting late sister’s number

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2 years, 11 months ago

Husband labelled ‘immature, insensitive idiot’ after ‘joking’ about wife’s ‘traumatic’ birthing experience

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3 years, 4 months ago

Babysitter tells a mother it's 'strange' she still breastfeeds her four-year-old son

Daily Mail

A babysitter has revealed that she was branded 'judgemental' and 'disgusting' by a mother after telling her she found it 'strange' that she was still breastfeeding her four-year-old son. The anonymous babysitter, from the UK, who revealed the frustrated mother had now cut ties with her due to the 'rude' remark, took to Mumsnet to ask whether others thought her …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Woman's Savage Reply to Body Shaming Has Left Her Mother Shocked and Netizens Applauding

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Body shaming is quite a common concept where people knowingly or unknowingly give their unwanted opinion on someone’s body in a disrespectful manner. My dad was bussing up and my mum was in utter shock.— 🌸🌺 June 13, 2021 Internet is loving the sassy comeback as the tweet has taken the digital world by storm and garnered over two million …

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3 years, 7 months ago

My mother-in-law refuses to acknowledge me – and my husband won’t help

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4 years, 1 month ago

Mother blasts in-laws for choosing to go to the PUB instead of looking after her children

Daily Mail

A woman who asked her husband's parents to look after their children while she went to hospital for a medical emergency has revealed she was left furious after they refused because they had plans to go to the pub. Posting anonymously on Mumsnet, the British woman explained her in-laws said they would only look after her children if they were …

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4 years, 3 months ago

When kids grow up: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. What I’d say to you is that a full-time job like your husband’s is a 40 -hour-a-week commitment; child care, home-schooling, housecleaning, and meal prep are closer to 96 hours. Dear Care and Feeding, I’m looking for guidance on a relatively trivial issue: My almost 4-year-old has been talking about having a …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Mother cut up about school's alleged weight comment on hairdresser daughter

Dutch News

The mother of a prospective hairdressing student has taken ROC Twente to task for allegedly implying her daughter was too fat for the profession, broadcaster RTV Oost reports. ‘Shame on you, ROC Twente’, the mother wrote in a message on Facebook she asked to be shared as much as possible. The girl, who had an introductory chat with two teachers, …

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Mum left outraged after her mother-in-law 'fat-shamed' her 19-month-old toddler

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