16 Things We Forget To Thank Our Moms For

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1. All the times she had to double as best friend/counselor/therapist/costume designer/hair stylist/coach/all-around-solver-of-every-problem-ever. I remain unconvinced that moms aren’t actually superheroes in disguise. 2. Forgiving us when we forget to call. 3. Listening to all our pointless dramas when we do remember. 4. Being the kind of person that we actually do want … [Read more...]

My sister turned out to be my mum

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When Sue Walsh was seven, her world changed for ever. She was told her glamorous sister wasnt who she thought she was. At first, she was beside herself with joy, but there was another revelation to comeSit down, Susan, said my father. Ive got something to tell you. I sat down, nervously smoothing my skirt down as best I could, and waited to hear the words that would change me … [Read more...]

The healthcare gap: how can a child die of toothache in the US?

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The long read: When a 12-year-old boy lost his life as a result of an untreated tooth abscess in Maryland in 2007, his story revealed how hard it can be for people on low incomes to get the dental care they are entitled toOn 11 January 2007, about 30 miles from Baltimore, a boy named Deamonte Driver a normally energetic child came home from school not feeling well. He … [Read more...]

I fear skunk has claimed our son but his siblings come to the rescue

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He leaves the house without telling me where hes going and stays out all night, but his elder siblings are being vigilantOur house is filled with tattooed and pierced twentysomethings. Guitars are propped against walls. There is loud piano-playing. But none of the children is living the rocknroll lifestyle. Megan is teetotal, preferring herbal tea to vodka, and when Lily isnt … [Read more...]

I Quit My Job To Follow My Passion For Photography And Document My Daughters Lives

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I’m so happy to be able to pass on through photography what I live every day, what happens around me. My way in life doesn’t have a final destination anymore, but a mere direction that guides me. It is such a nice chaos, though harmonious. My daughters are my favorite subjects, they helped move forward and together we discovered the light. I worked a lot with them … [Read more...]

I Capture The Special Bond Between My Daughter And Animals

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I enjoy creating portrait art featuring my daughter’s love for animals. Show Full Text Mia has always been my muse on my photography journey. I like to create portraits of her personality and expressions as well as capture her childhood moods. Along the way I’ve discovered her fondness for animals and so I was inspired to create art showcasing her love of these … [Read more...]

Second case of babies switched at birth angers Canadian indigenous people

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Men from same remote Canadian community discovered they were switched at birth, prompting outrage and questions about substandard healthcareFor the second time in less than a year, two men from the same remote Canadian community have discovered they were switched at birth, prompting outrage and new questions about substandard healthcare for Canadas indigenous people. David … [Read more...]

Fucking Weird: This Couple Has 8 Children And They Arent Even Religious Or Anything

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Well, this is pretty fucking bizarre.Meet Adam and Sara Sommers of Fishers, IN. They have eight children between the ages of 6 months and 13 years, which in and of itself doesnt seem that remarkable until you consider this: Theyre not even super Christian or Mormon or anything like that. Yes, you read that correctly. This young couple has eight children and theyre not even … [Read more...]

Study helps explain why some new moms post nonstop on Facebook

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Image: Getty Images Several years ago,Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan noticed something curious as she scrolled through Facebook: Many of her female friends used an image of their child as a personal profile photo.the tricky terrain of balancing their new identity with their old one. if and when women seek validation on Facebook for their roles as mothers, and whether they're at … [Read more...]

I Cant Protect My Son From Everything, But If I Lock Him In The Svalbard Global Seed Vault Ive Narrowed The Threat Down To Just Seeds

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As a parent, its my duty to ensure that my son grows up in a safe and healthy environment, though no matter how cautious I am, unpredictable perils will always be out there. Ive come to the difficult realization that I cant protect my son from everything, but if I lock him in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, then at least Ive narrowed the threat down to just seeds.Its illogical … [Read more...]

Discovery Girls magazine under fire for swimsuit tips for pre-teen girls

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Publisher apologises after article encouraging 8- to 12-year-olds to add curves and draw the eyes down left her lost for wordsThe publisher of a US magazine aimed at 8- to 12-year-old girls has apologised for offering tips on choosing bathing suits based on size and curves. Tween girls who are curvy up top were advised in the latest issue of Discovery Girls that coverage is key … [Read more...]