Child Development
"Having a Child at 38 and Avoiding Spoiling Him? Impossible": A Mother Struggles with Her Selfish Son

“Having a Child at 38 and Avoiding Spoiling Him? Impossible”: A Mother Struggles with Her Selfish Son

Having a child at the age of 38 and trying not to spoil him seems an unachievable task. Ask any parent who decided to have a child later in life, and they’ll likely agree. Life has its ways, but my husband and I couldn’t do anything about it. We tried for years to have a child, but luck wasn’t on our side. I don’t even want to recall those times. Now, as our son grows, we face new challenges that seem insurmountable.

Family Dynamics
Can Love Overcome the Challenges of a Blended Family?

Can Love Overcome the Challenges of a Blended Family?

This is the story of Zachary, who fell in love with Patricia, a woman with children from a previous marriage. Often, men who marry divorcees with children are looked down upon. Zachary, too, found himself in this situation, hoping to prove the skeptics wrong. But not all stories have fairy-tale endings. Here’s a tale of love, struggle, and the harsh realities of blending families.

Parenting
The Unending Sibling Rivalry: From Sisters to Their Sons

The Unending Sibling Rivalry: From Sisters to Their Sons

I have two daughters, Karen and Sarah, who are only two years apart. Since they were young, they’ve never been particularly close, though they never had serious conflicts either. The main difference between them lay in their personalities. Karen always struggled with everything: from academics to social relationships. Sarah, on the other hand, seemed to navigate life with ease. Now, as adults, Karen has involved her son, Michael, in a relentless competition to outdo her nephew, Jackson, Sarah’s son. And I feel powerless to stop it.

Family
To Divorce or to Save the Marriage?

To Divorce or to Save the Marriage?

Heather and Gavin are currently going through a rough patch. Gavin is overwhelmed with the pressures of his business, while Heather is juggling the needs of their two young children, one of whom is not even a year old and constantly falls ill. Amidst the chaos, they find themselves questioning the future of their marriage.

Family Life
The Day After: Unveiling the Strain Behind My Cousin's Growing Family

The Day After: Unveiling the Strain Behind My Cousin’s Growing Family

It’s not in my nature to pass judgment, but this situation with my cousin, Ruby, demands attention. Pregnant with her sixth child, the financial and emotional strain on her family is palpable. Yet, what truly shocked me was the reaction of her husband, Oliver. In a household already struggling to make ends meet, Ruby’s decision to expand their family again has brought to light deeper issues, including Oliver’s unexpected response.

Personal Stories
When Three Became Too Many: Our Unexpected Parting Ways

When Three Became Too Many: Our Unexpected Parting Ways

Never in a million years did I think that announcing my third pregnancy would lead to the end of my marriage. For over a decade, Brandon and I had built a life together, raising two beautiful children. But when I shared the news of our expanding family, everything changed. This is the story of how our family of four was on the brink of becoming five, and instead, I found myself navigating the world as a single parent.