Childcare
Mom Not Attending Brother's Kid-Free Wedding Over Lack of Childcare Backed
A woman has received support online after sharing that her brother is angry she cannot attend his child-free wedding after childcare fell through.
Mom Backed for Telling Ex To Cancel Trip To Care for Son: 'Too Bad'
"It was a good thing he was his own boss because he had to watch our son," said the frustrated mom.
Mom Backed for Leaving Kids in Daycare All Summer Despite Being Off Work
A mother on Mumsnet has been accused of "judging" other teachers for not spending the summer break looking after their young children.
Man Who Looks at Partner's Toddler Like He's an 'Alien' Is Dragged Online
"You have brought a man into your child's life who clearly doesn't want him around. What the hell are you doing?" one user said.
Mom Praised After Dumping Man for Sleeping Instead of Caring for Their Kids
"You should absolutely be able to depend on your partner to BE A PARENT," one user said.
'I Have Just Had Enough': Rant Over Meeting Up With Mom Friends Applauded
"I think you're personalizing something that's not really about you," said one commenter.
Gran Demanding Daughter to Pay Her for Childcare During Trip Splits Opinion
A mother asks for advice on Mumsnet after her mother asks to be paid to look after the grandkids.
Mom-To-Be Branded 'Entitled Brat' for Expecting Mother To Babysit for Free
"I (stupidly now I realize) just expected my mom to offer to care for my baby multiple days a week," the mom-to-be said.
Stay-at-Home Mom Praised for Refusing To Be Friends' 'Backup Childcare'
"You take a financial hit for the good of your family, not to be a regular backup childcare," one user said.
'Selfish' Woman Backed for Not Babysitting Nieces
"Do not give them money, and do not let them push you into doing something you are mentally incapable of," a Redditor said. "They are the selfish ones!"
Man Who 'Abandoned' Wife and Baby Dragged for Saying He 'Tolerates' Her Job
"Don't let him make you feel like you're not enough of a mother because you occasionally travel for work," one commenter said.
'My Kids Need Special Baby Formula, We're Almost Out and I'm Terrified'
Me and my husband are going crazy over this. We talk about it every minute of every day.
Mother Backed for 'Begging' Daughter Not to Have Another Baby
The mother shared that she and her husband are their grandchildren's full-time caretakers.
'Devastating': Internet Drags Man For Demanding Free Childcare From Mother
"This is awfully entitled of him, not to mention stupid," one commenter wrote.
Biden to Boost Baby Formula Supply with Defense Production Act
The Defense Production Act allows the federal government to take greater control over industrial production during an emergency.
Florida Parents Spend 6 Hours Searching For Baby Formula, Find 4 Cans
Parents around the U.S. are scrambling to feed their infants amid a severe baby formula shortage caused by product recalls and supply chain disruptions.
Trump Calls Baby Formula Shortage a 'Disgrace' That No One Is Talking About
The baby formula shortage has dominated and becoming a political talking point. But Trump weighed in on what he called an ignored issue.
Conservatives Slam Biden for 'Feeding Illegal Babies' Before Americans
"The Biden administration has been sending pallets of baby formula for illegal mothers and their babies," said GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Price Gouging on Baby Formula Is to Be 'Actively' Monitored by FTC
President Joe Biden wrote a letter to the FTC requesting that it "bring all of the Commission's tools to bear" to investigate reports of formula price gouging.
Meghan, Harry Give Employees Free Childcare: 'It's a Business Imperative'
Meghan has said that child care is not "just a community imperative" but "a business imperative" as Archewell joins the Business Coalition for Child Care.
Internet Backs Nanny Accused of 'Abandoning' Boss' Children for Wedding
"It's not just about missing your sister's wedding. It's about setting boundaries now for how your boss is allowed to treat you," one commenter wrote.
Worker Says They Quit After Job Offered $25,000 Raise: 'Loyalty is Dead'
"From now on I'm getting my damn money," the worker said on Reddit.
Dad Slammed for Calling Sister a 'Bad, Selfish Person' for Not Babysitting
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute and emergency on your sister's part. Find a hired and paid babysitter or daycare," one commenter wrote.
Internet Praises 'Off the Clock' Daycare Worker Who Refused Diaper Change
"Not your kid, not your responsibility," one commenter said.
Woman Refusing to Use Grandson's 'Awful Pretentious' Name Divides Internet
The grandma has resorted to call the child "the baby" or the "little one" rather than using a name she describes as "ridiculous."
Inflation Pushes Some Child Care Costs to Exceed Regional Housing
In the Midwest, Northeast and the South, the annual price of center-based child care for an infant is more than the cost of housing.
Woman Balks When Sister Demands Family Watch Twins for Free, Give Her Money
"Last I checked people don't pay to babysit other people's kids," one commenter wrote.
'Out of My Pocket': Dad Dragged For Not Replacing Sitter's Broken Glasses
"Your daughter broke the glasses and whether accidental or deliberate you need to pay for them," one commenter wrote.
Woman Gives Birth on Sidewalk, Abandons Baby in Freezing Weather
The newborn boy and his 27-year-old mother, who was tracked down shortly afterwards, were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Internet Backs Mom Firing Nanny for Taking Personal Day on First Day in Job
The mom said she felt it was best to "cut our losses straight away."