Parenting

She says that a new member of her parents' group tries to make every event—even with their kids—a wine party, including at a water park.

One critic wrote: "I understand you want everything to be perfect but try just living in the moment and being happy."

Kahlua was left paralyzed after falling from a three-story balcony - but she's bounced back since being adopted by Caleb's parents.

"This isn't a social visit, it's a family 'emergency,'" wrote one Redditor.

"You should have charged them for the child care," one user said.

Many moms have brought "ALL their kids, even when not invited," to parties in the past, as if "free childcare" was on offer, according to the parent.

A user has asked Reddit if they are being unreasonable for criticizing their sister's behavior regarding their niece.

A new mother with a baby has outraged Mumsnet users after describing how her husband makes her sleep on the sofa.

One viewer loved the way "he lit up when she spoke," with another writing: "The way he hugged you back was precious."

Hannah Canavan says she believes in "gentle parenting" and allows for natural consequences, rather than taking to punishment.

"His lack of planning is not your emergency," one commenter mentioned.

"Your brother is enabling his kid to be a disrespectful slob," one commenter assured.

A father and husband finds himself in a sticky situation dealing with his teenage daughter and his new wife's ADHD.

"Hell, she couldn't handle her brothers well, how is she supposed to deal with adults with psychological issues?" the post read.

"And how exactly is she a bad mother for not wanting a picture of her baby going around online? SIL is just being immature," one user said.

"Most abductors aren't hanging around garages waiting for unsuspecting child-leavers," said one Mumsnet user.

The stepmother left the 9-year-old alone in the home after she became furious with the child.

Even "under the best conditions," it can take two to four years for a new stepfamily to "adjust to living together," says the American Psychological Association.

A woman has asked for advice after her autistic son called her in distress from her ex-husband's home.

The gun was registered to one of the boy's relatives, who works as a security guard, police said.

"Am I the only grandparent that's being alienated from my grandchildren? I miss them."

"I can't believe these people wanted to put you in a shed," one Redditor wrote.

"He was projecting his bad parenting on you," one commenter wrote. "You'll be able to embarrass him every day simply by being a good father."

The three youngsters are considered triplets as they were conceived on the same day - and at the same time - through IVF, from the same batch of embryos.

"Your sister sounds miserable," one user said.

Professor Kristen Bottema-Beutel's daughter is no stranger to her mom working on vacation - but she was determined to take action this time.

"What you did was mean. Don't invalidate people's feelings," one user commented.

You didn't steal anything this was your hard-earned money, not his," said one commenter. "Honestly, you should reconsider your relationship with your partner."

"You freed her as everyone stood by while her parents tried to shackle her to a thrice divorced man 13 years her senior,' one user commented.

The woman said she and her wife were sitting in the perfect location and did not want to give it up.