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.
Things can quickly become uncomfortable when the relationship between parents in a blended family isn’t good. Stella, a Bright Side reader, recently reached out to us about her discomfort. She’s never gotten along with her husband’s ex, and now, she’s in a tough spot because she’s not invited to her stepson’s birthday party. She’s seeking advice on what to do.
We all have some special memories from our wedding day. Some are sweet, while others may be even bitter, and some may be just comic. But anyway, this day is probably something that gets carved in our memory for the rest of our life. Our today’s heroine is a woman, whose memories about her special day turned out to be something that she wishes she could erase completely. She wrote us a letter, where she shared her story that took the most unexpected turn right on a significant day.
Trust between a couple is crucial, and people may go to great lengths to confirm their spouse’s trustworthiness, not just regarding infidelity, but trust overall. In this Reddit post, a woman felt undermined upon discovering that her husband doubted her capabilities as a wife by covertly installing a surveillance camera in their household.
Being deceived within a relationship can have significant and lasting effects, particularly when it involves deeply personal topics like a partner's fertility. When trust is broken in such an intimate context, it can lead to profound emotional pain and damage the foundation of the relationship. A poignant example surfaced recently on Reddit, where a husband poured out his anguish upon uncovering years of deceit.
Many people unfortunately have a troubling relationship with their mother-in-law. But in today’s story from one of our reader’s, her MIL’s invasion of privacy had a serious motive behind it. The woman was left completed stunned by it all and is now in search of advice on how to move forward.
A woman shared something totally unexpected that happened at a baby's gender reveal party, as her mother-in-law and her husband took everyone by surprise. Set in a sunny Miami backyard amidst the excitement of revealing the baby's gender, this story takes a dramatic turn that no one saw coming. Buckle up for a journey through family dynamics and surprising revelations.
When we’re getting married, we can hardly imagine that our spouse will ever fall out of love with us. Our romantic feelings seem an eternal thing for us, and the bond we have with our SO seems unbreakable. Our today’s hero, however, discovered that he easily stopped loving his wife, and it didn’t happen because of her infidelity or some other serious thing. The woman took a break from her kids and went traveling and got back home to find her spouse totally indifferent about her.
Every woman with kids would probably be fuming if some other person approached her and said that her child must call them “mother.” The same happened to our heroine, Rebecca, who’s 34 and who’s pregnant with her 1st baby. But the things are even worse in her situation, because it’s her mother-in-law who puts forward such absurd demands. Rebecca wrote to us and told us her whole story, that made us have a lot of emotions, too.
A man, 35, has recently shared his very tricky family situation with us, that has provoked a lot of opinions inside our editorial. He wrote that he was totally frustrated because of his wife's unwillingness to help his parents and to support them by giving them some sum of money. The man cannot understand why his wife is being so rude to his family members, while with her own parents she behaves in a totally different way. He wrote to us in order to listen to what our readers would say, and here's his story.
Navigating relationships with our partner’s exes can be tricky, especially when it involves their child. Emma, one of our readers, found herself in a tough spot when she was excluded from her boyfriend’s son’s birthday party because she didn’t want to host it at their house. She reached out to us for guidance on how to handle this awkward situation.
Both parents share the responsibility of taking care of their child. However, Helena faced a troubling situation when she learned that her son’s clothes and laundry weren’t being looked after properly at his dad’s house. What made Helena even angrier was something the dad said. She reached out to us seeking advice.
In a candid exploration of the intricacies of aging without children, eight individuals from various walks of life offer their insights and personal reflections on the question, «Will child-free people get lonely in old age?» Each story paints a unique picture, challenging stereotypes and shedding light on the complexities of human connection and fulfillment.
A woman wrote a letter to our editorial and told us her extraordinary family story, that made us all have totally mixed feelings. She’s had a very special relationship with her sister, and once she found out that her sister is infertile, she could feel nothing but a total joy. Let’s take a deeper look at what’s been happening between these two women that resulted in such a whimsical turn of their lives.
On numerous occasions, we may find ourselves wanting to covertly eavesdrop on the conversations of others or wish for an invisible way to discover someone’s hidden truths. Thanks to a group of brave people on Reddit who were ready to share their most profound familial mysteries, you can now achieve this with ease using the power of the internet.
Raising kids is a complicated activity. Parents need to manage to keep their authority but at the same time not overstep the mark. The most difficult thing is to not start laughing when a kid figures out everything in their own way and when something turns out completely different from what you expected.
We all know families have secrets. Some of them keep peace, while others can make us feel really uneasy. Research shows secrets fall into 3 types — taboos, rule violations and conventional secrets. But instead of studying them, we wanted to share the deepest secrets people told under an anonymous username online — secrets that completely turned their world upside down.
Nothing is worse than discovering that the person who calls you “son” is not your real father. This has happened to some people who do an at-home DNA test out of sheer curiosity or to find out more about their roots. The young man in our article took the test together with his father, and both discovered a hidden truth about their family.
Even though motherhood is one of the most precious experiences, the process of giving birth tends to be one of the most challenging things that many women have to go through. However, sometimes, the physical pain of childbirth can be eclipsed by other, more uncomfortable and awkward situations. The stories on our list have the perfect mix of eeriness and confusion that makes the childbirth memory of these women truly one of a kind.
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.
Family life can be filled with ups and downs. But there are some lines that can’t be crossed. In today’s story, we learn about one of those cases. What started as a family drama, turned out to be a police case.
Many times, we might want to secretly listen to what others are talking about or wish for an invisible cloak to sneak into a room and uncover someone’s hidden truths. Thanks to some courageous Reddit users who were willing to be open and reveal their deepest family secrets, you can now do this simply using the internet.
Divorce is a hard and painful process for everyone involved, and it seldom goes smoothly or peacefully. The protagonist of our article learned this from his own experience: he chose to end his marriage with his wife, and his son despised him for it. But after a few years, the child apologized, except that the father was not pleased about it at all.
A man turned to social media for advice after finding out distressing things about his ex-MIL’s relationship with his own daughter. The man, who lost his wife years ago, shared his worries about how his ex-MIL seems to be trying to manipulate his daughter and change her perception of her own family.
Most families likely have their own long-held secrets, spanning decades or even centuries. However, eventually, all hidden truths tend to come to light. Today, the growing interest in tracing family histories and the occasional stroke of luck can accelerate this unveiling process. The people in our compilation have discovered fascinating stories that have greatly changed how they see the world.
A kid may be a tornado of joy and excitement, but it can also make you doubt yourself and your choices. Nobody teaches us about being parents, but we can learn to be one in a way that fits our needs and the expectations of our children. Adopting some practical solutions, on the other hand, might help you cope with the situation and gain greater confidence in your connection with your child.
One common thing old people and babies have is way too much skin for their facial bones. So inevitably, the skin gets saggy, and in the case of babies, they look older than they actually are. But that is only temporary, since as they get older, the bones grow, and they make the skin over them tighter. But it is still hilarious when we see babies that look like they are about to be eligible for their pension.
No matter how much a grandmother loves her grandkids, she doesn’t always have to be so enthusiastic about babysitting them, especially when it comes with a strenuous list of conditions and rules. Mary, a Bright Side reader, has recently written to us seeking advice because she finds herself in an uncomfortable situation with her daughter-in-law, Claire.
Science is full of miracles that ordinary people are not aware of. For example, twin babies born to mixed-race couples have a chance of having different skin colors. In this article, we would like to share the story of a family where a miracle happened twice, and 2 pairs of biracial twins were born.
It’s never easy to keep financial matters divided equally in a family, especially when it’s blended. Kate, a Bright Side reader, is facing an issue where her husband of many years refuses to pay for her son’s college tuition but prefers to spend that money on less important issues, according to Kate. She wrote to us, and we gave her some tips on how to handle this tricky situation.
Genetics work in mysterious ways. Sometimes children look more like one parent than the other or even more like relatives, grandparents, uncles, or aunts. In today’s compilation, we wanted to show how a multi-ethnic background gave these celebrities their unique beauty.
Navigating the journey of parenthood proves to be a demanding task for every new couple. Many look forward to the assistance of their families in easing the responsibilities of caring for the baby. Yet, the challenge arises when even grandparents, despite their children’s appeals, are hesitant to embrace the role of the designated babysitter.
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.
Some kids are like little machines that are constantly making up phrases and doing things that are absolutely unbelievable. Their parents always have to keep their phones ready to make sure they either write everything down or capture the photographic evidence. Today’s article is exactly about these kids.
About 69% of parents are not willing to talk to their kids about their money situation, a study found. And about 61% of parents had the discussion, but only when their kids asked a question about their finances. This might come from a place of fear, where parents don’t want their kids to worry. Whatever the reasons are, stay tuned to find out what other things parents have trouble explaining to their kids.
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!
Paris Hilton has had enough people online telling her to take her son to a doctor because of how his head looks. After weeks of heated debate among fans, she finally spoke about it candidly and addressed the haters directly.
