Mary Vasquez+Followhe says he’s investing in crypto — but can’t pay rent. I thought he was finally working again. He’d stay up all night, staring at charts, whispering about “market opportunities.” He even bought a second monitor. Then one morning, I saw his screen—red everywhere. Crypto. He’d lost thousands. I tried to stay calm. “Honey, you can’t gamble your future.” He snapped: “It’s not gambling, Mom, it’s investing!” I told him he still owed me for rent. He said, “You just don’t get it. This is how people make it now.” But the truth is, I think he’s chasing something that doesn’t exist. Not money. Not freedom. Validation. He wants to feel like he’s not behind. Like he didn’t mess up his 20s. I get it. But watching him drown in “opportunities” feels like losing him in slow motion. Do I pull him out—or let him hit bottom first? #Family #Crypto #Parenting53Share
Mary Vasquez+Followhe’s been “working from home” for two years — but i’m starting to think that job doesn’t exist. He says he works remotely. Every morning he sits at his desk, headphones on, typing like he’s in a meeting. But there’s something off. No calls. No emails. No paychecks. I asked him once, gently, “So… what exactly do you do?” He said, “Mom, you wouldn’t understand tech stuff.” I backed off. For months. Then last week, a letter came from the bank. Overdraft fees. Again. Turns out he hasn’t had a steady job since 2022. He’s been “freelancing.” Freelancing at what? No one knows. I wanted to scream. Instead, I asked him, “Why didn’t you tell me?” He said, “Because you’d see me as a failure.” I didn’t know what to say. I raised a man who’s too proud to ask for help— and too scared to grow up. Do I push him harder… or just let life do it for me? #Family #Unemployment #Parenting6447Share
familyFIRST+FollowThe creepiest thing my kid ever said, must be the "Lady" in our cellarOur heating system broke down again. We have a house that is over a hundred years old and the basement is just as old. I went down to the cellar with my two year old to see if I could get it going again. She looked at the boiler with the most serious face and asked if a lady broke it. I was so confused. She then pointed to a door that has not been opened in years at the dark end of the hallway and said the lady inside broke it. Safe to say I promptly left the cellar and called a professional to deal with it instead. I think that was a problem I was not meant to fix myself. Ms. From-the-Dark.. I hope she pays the bill, too. #Parenting #Toddlers #FamilyLife #Creepy #FunnyStories #OldHouse 11518Share
sgarcia+FollowAustralian mom uses her body as a shield to protect her baby during a hail storm😭😭😭One of the most moving stories I’ve heard in years 😭 The 23-year-old mother was driving her car on the Highway with her four-month-old baby and her grandmother when the car got caught up in the supercell thunderstorms that ripped through southeast Queensland on Thursday. She parked on the side of the road when the storm became too heavy, but then the hail blew out the windows in her car!! Then she "covered my infant with my body to stop her from getting badly injured". What a brave and loving mother for protecting her child!! But then again, I would hope we all would for our children. If not, you shouldn’t have any. I'm not advocating that the meaning of life is solely about having children and selflessly dedicating yourself to family. Quite the opposite, I fully support everyone having their own beliefs, whether that's staying single or being childfree—it doesn't matter. I just want to emphasize that once you choose to bring a life into the world, you should love that child with your whole heart and soul! #Motherhood #BraveMom #Parenting #RealLifeHeroes #AustraliaNews #Storm 8670956Share
Mary Vasquez+Followi started charging my 29-year-old son rent. he found out—and lost it. I didn’t plan it this way. I just… got tired. Tired of the groceries disappearing. Tired of the power bill doubling. Tired of watching him live like a guest who never leaves. So I opened a separate account. Every month, I quietly transferred $300 from his old checking—yes, the one I helped him open when he was 17. I told myself it was “symbolic rent.” Not enough to hurt him, just enough to remind him that adulthood has a price. Last week, he found out. He called me “sneaky,” said I’d betrayed his trust. He packed his things, swore he’d never ask for help again. Then two days later, he was back—because his friend’s couch “wasn’t comfortable.” Now the house is quiet. We eat in silence. He avoids me like a stranger. I feel guilty, but also strangely… free. Maybe this is what boundaries sound like. Do you think I crossed the line? Or finally drew one? #Family #Money #Parenting996894Share
dalemiller+FollowWhy I put my twins in $700 helmetsSeeing a baby in a helmet might raise eyebrows, but for parents like Madeline Lawrence, it’s about giving her twins the best shot at a healthy future. Her little ones wear custom 3D-printed helmets almost all day to correct flat spots on their heads—a condition called plagiocephaly that affects many infants, especially twins. Despite online criticism, Madeline stands by her choice, comparing helmet therapy to braces for teeth: if you can fix it early, why not? Would you do the same for your kids, or do you think the backlash is justified? Let’s talk about it! #Cars #Parenting #Plagiocephaly00Share
Judith Dickson+FollowWhy more babies are wearing helmets nowSeeing babies in helmets is becoming more common, and there’s a lot more to it than just a parenting trend. For Madeline Lawrence in Orem, Utah, helmet therapy was a medical necessity for her twins, who developed flat spots on their heads despite following all the doctor’s advice. She’s been open about their journey online, facing criticism but also support from parents who’ve felt judged for the same thing. Helmet therapy can make a huge difference for babies with severe flattening, and sharing these stories helps break the stigma. Have you or someone you know experienced this? Let’s talk about it! #Relationships #Parenting #HelmetTherapy52Share
Renee Hodges+FollowJenna Bush Hager’s No-Phone Rule for MilaJenna Bush Hager is holding strong on not giving her 12-year-old daughter Mila a phone, and her reason is actually super sweet: she wants to protect her daughter’s brain! Jenna says she’s all about getting kids off screens and into real life, even if she’s one of the last parents to hold out. She even praised a 7-page phone contract for when the time comes. Parenting is tough, but she’s proud of her empathetic, wild, and sweet kids! #Relationships #Parenting #ScreenTime00Share
sgarcia+FollowMy daughter punched a bully and I refuse to make her apologize 😡My daughter punched a bully in the face at school today. Honestly, my first reaction was probably not what the school expects from a parent. Now, her teacher made writing an apology letter her homework assignment, and I am absolutely fuming about it. Here's the thing: this bully, "Joe," has been making my daughter's life miserable. The teachers know about it, the principal knows about it, and they have done absolutely nothing to stop it. They just let this kid torment others. So, am I wrong for telling the teacher my daughter isn't doing it? Because if she writes anything, it's going to be something like this: "I am sorry I am in a class where the teacher teaches children to be victims. I am sorry that I go to a school that actively promotes bullying by punishing kids who defend themselves. I am not sorry for what I did to Joe. If there's a next time, it will be a lot more than a single punch." I raised my daughter to stand up for herself. This whole situation is just disgusting. I am so tired of schools punishing victims instead of dealing with the actual problem. What would you do in my shoes? #BullyingPrevention #Parenting #NoApologyNeeded #StandUpForYourself #FamilyStories #Parenting #FamilyRelationships 5816476Share
