From the joyous chaos of playtime to the heartwarming moments of familial love, the "Family & Kids" section invites you to explore the many facets of family life. It's a space dedicated to sharing stories, advice, and insights about familial bonds that make life meaningful and fulfilling.
Here you can find a variety of topics, each shedding light on the complex and beautiful dynamics of family life. You'll read stories that highlight parenting trials and triumphs, offering perspectives from different walks of life and diverse family structures. Here, we celebrate the unconventional and embrace the unique, recognizing that every family has its own story to tell.
In the "Family & Kids" section, we believe in the importance of lifelong learning. You'll find thought-provoking articles that challenge common misconceptions and encourage open discussion about topics that matter. From understanding the benefits of sleeping in separate beds to navigating the complexities of sibling relationships, we aim to provide you with a fresh look at family dynamics.
Safety and well-being are paramount to us. We share tips and insights from experts that can help ensure your loved ones' safety. Whether it's a swimming instructor warning about the dangers of a seemingly harmless habit or a story highlighting the importance of DNA testing, our articles are designed to inform and educate.
As we explore the world of parenting, we also delve into the joys and challenges of raising children. From celebrity parenting styles to the awe-inspiring resilience of parents searching for their lost child, our articles encapsulate the breadth of experiences that shape the journey of parenthood.
In the spirit of inclusivity, we also shine a light on controversial topics that spark important conversations about parenting decisions. We believe in creating a platform for open dialogue, where everyone can share their views and learn from others.
Overall, the "Family & Kids" section is a celebration of family life in all its forms. It's a space where you can immerse yourself in stories that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. No matter what your family looks like, we hope that our content will resonate with you, offering a deeper understanding of the dynamics that make family life both challenging and rewarding.
Join us as we explore the intricate tapestry of family life, diving into stories that capture the essence of love, resilience, and the undeniable bond that ties us together.
Our reader, a 63-year-old woman, has sent us a letter and shared her very painful life story. The woman is desperate about the situation with her pregnant daughter-in-law and her own son, who’s cheating on his wife and has had multiple affairs with different women. He opened up to his mom and made her a bearer of this nasty secret, and now the woman is torn, and she doesn’t know what to do.
Fiona finds herself in the midst of an incredibly challenging moment in her life. Her mother’s health is declining, and despite having the financial means to assist, her husband has opted to donate the funds to a charitable cause as a tribute to his late son. This decision has left Fiona deeply saddened, and she has reached out to seek guidance during this trying time.
Our reader, a 35-year-old woman, wrote us a letter where she shared her deepest concerns about the appalling behavior of her mother-in-law. The woman complained that her MIL turned the day of her baby delivery into the worst of nightmares for the new mom. Though the family had a pre-agreed plan before the woman would be taken to the hospital, her MIL managed to not only ruin this agreement, but to make things extremely sad and unpleasant for her daughter-in-law.
Taking care of your own child and babysitting might seem like the same thing, but a TikTok prank showed they’re not. Women asked their partners to babysit their own kids to see how they’d react. Some agreed, some were confused, and some felt offended. But one guy aced it with a great response. Keep reading for more on this hilarious trend!
A daughter naturally wants to support her mother whenever possible, understanding that the same care would be reciprocated. Such is the case with Nessa, who wishes to invite her grieving mother to live with her family. However, her husband has imposed an uncomfortable condition. Nessa finds herself torn in this difficult situation and has reached out to us for advice.
For some, it might seem like being a housewife means doing nothing. However, there are so many responsibilities behind the scenes that often go unnoticed. One of our readers decided to challenge her husband and see if he could handle switching roles for a day. Things took a different turn when their kids ended up embarrassing him.
A wedding typically brings happiness to a woman’s life. Yet, it’s well-known that conflicts, often sparked by mothers-in-law, can crop up, putting a damper on the joyous event. Recently, Lara, a bride in her early days of marriage, reached out to Bright Side seeking solace and advice amidst a deeply troubling incident that unfolded during her wedding.
When it goes about parenthood, there are cases when spouses arrange a DNA test for their kids, and a lot of family drama has happened because of it. While it’s the most common for men to insist on a paternity test, there are cases when a mother of a kid initiates it. Such thing happened to our today’s protagonist, a woman, who’s a mom to 3 kids and who is absolutely sure she must do a DNA test for her son. She told us her story in a letter.
Our reader, Adam, 42, wrote us a letter and shared his story, that seems to be quite painful for him personally. The man is still grieving his beloved late wife, and now he has a conflict with his eldest daughter because of a wedding dress she wants to wear to her wedding. The dress belongs to the man’s late wife, and he has a very serious reason to object against his daughter wearing mom’s dress at her own ceremony. But the whole family is now rejecting him because of his justified decision.
It can be incredibly distressing for a mother to feel estranged from her child, especially when financial support becomes an issue. Ruth finds herself in a sensitive situation where her son has redirected his financial assistance towards his mother-in-law. She believes she deserves her son’s support more and has reached out to us seeking guidance.
A reader recently reached out, burdened by the weight of his dilemma. With a heavy heart, he disclosed his inner turmoil: his wife, pregnant with their child, had caused him immense humiliation. Struggling to reconcile his emotions, he harbored doubts about continuing their relationship. Despite the impending arrival of their child, the humiliation inflicted upon him had severed the bonds of affection and trust. In search of solace and guidance, he bravely shared his story, seeking understanding and resolution in the face of this challenging circumstance.
Misunderstandings often arise between married partners, especially concerning the upbringing of a newborn. No matter the disagreement, it’s crucial to approach it with empathy and respect. Otherwise, it could escalate, adding more complexity to the couple’s already challenging new life. Recently, a woman felt overwhelmed and hopeless as her husband, instead of lending support with the baby, turned to punishment for circumstances beyond her control. In search of guidance, she penned a heartfelt letter to Bright Side.
The relationship between a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law can often become a family legend for many people. Our today’s heroine is a woman, 38, who has been happily married for over 10 years now. But her MIL has always been a fly in the ointment in her smooth relationship with her husband.Once, she went so far with her attempts to break their family, that arranged a real trap for her DIL. But karma is a wise thing, and the vile MIL received exactly what she deserved.
Although many mothers-in-law provide warmth and support, some can consistently foster negativity and tension within the family. By being overly controlling, critical and disrespectful, and interfering in their child’s marriage or parenting decisions, they may create issues out of thin air. Below is a recent Reddit post in which a mother shared her personal experience, reaching out to the community for support.
All people want that love of a lifetime, but practice shows that this kind of scenario is a rare exception to a harsh reality. In 2017 in Europe, there were about 2 divorces per 1,000 people. The good thing is that foreseeing a divorce is possible, and it’s backed up by scientific research.
This young girl, known as “Voldemort” because she was born without a nose, stands out because of her unique appearance. Her story inspires us to embrace the diverse beauty found in every human being, challenging our ideas of what it means to be truly exceptional.
Sometimes, we don’t get along well with our moms. Not everyone has a super loving and caring mom, and that’s the case for our story today. A woman shared on Reddit about her annoying relationship with her mom. But, there’s a twist — her mom got a taste of her own medicine when she least expected it.
Sometimes, we become curious and want to listen in on other people’s conversations or discover someone’s secrets without being noticed. Thanks to the internet, some people openly share their family’s deepest secrets, and it’s clear that they feel much better after sharing these hidden truths with the world.
Birthdays and celebrations provide wonderful opportunities to bring our family together and share love. However, these occasions can sometimes become stressful, particularly when two family members don’t have the best relationship. Sandra, a Bright Side reader, has sought our advice as her husband requested her daughter to skip his birthday party since his own daughter was planning to attend.
Amidst familial expectations and societal biases, a young woman’s «family trip» with her in-laws takes an unexpected turn. Struggling against perceptions of class and etiquette, she confronts a stark choice with profound implications.
Kids get scared much easier than adults and, as a result, they sometimes create a story as a result of these fears. They might also have imaginary friends that they have conversations with when no one can see them. But this behavior is nothing to worry about, since it is normal for the growth of a child. What parents can do is to simply talk to their kids and reassure them that everything is alright.
Relatives are often eager to help us, but they aren’t always able to cope with their own problems first. Their “politeness” often makes us blush, while their logic has nothing to do with common sense.
Months after moving to a new state because of what she believed was her husband’s new job, a shocking truth shattered Amanda’s world. Her husband wasn’t who she thought he was, and he had been keeping a profound secret from her for a long time. Amanda was devastated, unsure of what steps to take next. This is her story, along with the guidance we offer her.
A mother-daughter relationship can sometimes be a plot for a real drama movie. Such thing happened to a Reddit user, who seemed to have demonstrated the warmest attitude to her daughter, who has kids and lives in her house. But the result of such a relationship turned into a huge family catastrophe, which may hurt many people, including the innocent kids. The desperate woman is now trying to resolve an uneasy dilemma.
When it comes to questions adults know the right answers to, kids’ responses continue to amaze us thanks to their wit and non-standard approach to thinking. There are many things we can learn from children, from how they solve issues to how they complete various tasks.
Many people believe that it fully depends on parents whether their child grows up a well-mannered, good, and successful person. This imposes a huge responsibility on moms and dads and their behavior is often criticized.
The assumption that a woman should give birth to a child as early as possible belongs in the past. These days, becoming a mother at 30 is no longer something special. This is all because modern women have kids (their first, second, etc.) at even later ages.
The Bing Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik is not just an actress and neuroscientist, but also a single mother of 2 boys. She believes that forming a strong attachment with your children from the start is crucial, and she even wrote a book about it called Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way.
Children’s inventive ways are boundless: they can turn an aquarium into a swimming pool, replace chicken nuggets with plastic chickens, and do other incredibly funny things.
Is there anything better than waking up early in the morning because your 3-year-old is poking you in the eye and trying to turn you into a pirate? And then, just as you’re about to start getting annoyed, your child tells you that they love you even more than their precious toy car and then, you’re ready to go through the poking all over again. Children — they’re the reason you notice more and more gray hairs on your head and why you’ve had more sleepless nights than you could ever count. But they’re also the reason you strive to become a better and healthier person every single day.
Unfounded suspicions and lack of trust may be the key things that can easily ruin even the happiest family. One woman faced a tough situation with her partner, who asked her to do a paternity test for their baby. The lady came to Reddit under the handle imshattered_ and told her story, seeking for people’s attention not only for the situation itself, but for the tough decision that she made about her partner and their relationship.
Being a mommy never gets easier. Like you can wait for your little ones to grow older, but huh, now they are teenagers, and they’re completely not interested in you. So here comes humor to rescue you! Today we gathered 15 tweets for our readers to show how these mommies manage to cope with different situations. Get ready for some wild laughter!
It’s almost a universal truth known to parents that they’re going to go through some awkward episodes involving their kids, like sending them to school without lunch, forgetting to pick them up from kindergarten, and not remembering which grade they are in. To err is human, and our Bright Side readers can see themselves in some of these stories, so they decided to share theirs with us. Here are some of our favorites.
Temper tantrums are very common among kids between the ages of 1 and 3. They usually happen as a way for a child to show their emotions, and they can manifest through screaming, hitting, and even holding one’s breath. That’s because children at this age don’t have the ability to express their frustration with words, and it’s in their parents’ hands to address the issue and make the kid feel safe and calm.
Each good parent does their best to make sure that their kid grows up happy and successful. As it turns out, friendship plays a key role not only in the overall well-being of a person but it brings satisfaction in people’s lives and even helps them live longer.
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach that encourages introducing solid food to babies by letting them feed themselves, starting around 6 months of age. Instead of giving babies purées, you offer them a safe version of the family meal, which they can pick up and eat at their own pace. This approach offers a variety of benefits, such as encouraging healthier eating behaviors and developing fine motor skills. Plus, it can be more enjoyable for babies and for parents too.
