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Why You Don’t Have to Care About Public Opinion and Can Go on Vacation Without Kids
When we think of a “family vacation”, we imagine an idyllic picture: parents and kids spend time on the beach, go to amusement parks, and go to cafes together. But many of us can confirm that it’s not much of rest when you’re with kids in a different country. Besides, there are additional problems: how to feel a child with unknown food, how to fix their sleep schedule, and what to do if a child throws tantrums.
19 Photos Proving You Can See Something way More Interesting at Weddings Than Cakes and Dresses
The biggest wedding in the world had 30,000 visitors. It’s hard to imagine how hard it was to organize because even the smallest celebrations have their surprises. And sometimes people come up with the craziest things that are impossible to forget.
How “Sex and the City” Star Cynthia Nixon Looked for Happiness With a Man but Found It With a Woman
The Sex and the City character, Miranda Hobbes, has been a role model for millions of ambitious working women for many years. In the series, she showed that a woman can be successful in both her career and personal life. In real life, actress Cynthia Nixon who played Miranda has also become a role model for many people. She was not afraid to change her life — she broke up with her boyfriend, married a woman, and became an LGBTQ activist.
14 Celebrities Who Broke the Stereotypes About Stepparents
It’s not easy to be a parent, especially if you are raising children you’re not related by blood to. But family is something bigger than just a biological kinship. And some celebrities proved this.
Why Motherhood Is Like 2,5 Full-Time Jobs and It’s Not Just About Sleepless Nights and Never-Ending Chores
Being a mom is not always easy or pleasant. And it’s not a job you can finish doing. Women worry and care about their children, no matter how old they are: 5 or 50. Sleepless nights, a never-ending list of things to do, and worrying about children’s well-being are all very exhausting. Unfortunately, many people prefer to point out women’s mistakes instead of praising them for their successes.
“I love you. Forever and ever.” How Elton John and David Furnish Became Parents and a True Family Before Gay Marriages Were Legalized
Elton John first met David Furnish 29 years ago. And since then, they have become parents of 2 children, waited for gay marriages to become legal, got officially married, and are still happy together. And they still tell each other about their tender feelings.
The Story of Melissa McCarthy Who Married a Weird Best Friend and Found Her Happiness
Hollywood actress Melissa McCarthy has been together with actor and producer Ben Falcone in perfect harmony for 24 years. These talented people love working together: they film movies, write scripts, and run a producing company together. But the main thing is that Melissa and Ben support each other in everything they do and try to spend as much time together as possible.
“Marriage Is Really a Container for a Family.” How Julianne Moore Met the Love of Her Life at 35
It’s not that easy to have a strong family in Hollywood. A busy schedule, shooting in different parts of the world, red carpet events — all these things can ruin a couple’s relationship. However, there are happy celebrity couples who prove love can withstand any difficulties. And Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich are among these couples.
14 Stars That Don’t Care About the Criticism for Their Gender-Neutral Parenting Approach
Gender-neutral parenting has been a thing for many years now. More and more parents don’t see toys, hobbies, and even clothes as “for boys” and “for girls.” They give their children the freedom of choice and self-expression. But when stars do it, they still have to deal with negative comments.
20+ Touching Stories That Prove All Children Deserve Loving Parents
It’s not that easy to become a good parent to a child, especially if you are an adoptive parent. However, love, care and patience can make wonders, and parents and children who are not related by blood can become a true loving family.
“I was the first person in my family to go to college.” How Jessica Chastain Went From a Starving Child to a Hollywood Star
It seems that Jessica Chastain’s life is a fairy tale: she appeared out of nowhere and conquered Hollywood, like a storm, met a charming son of a count and became his wife. In fact, the star worked long and hard to make her way from poverty into the world of big cinema. And she didn’t even think about getting married.
How Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Went Through Infertility and Surrogacy, and Have Been Happy Together for 30 Years
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have known each other for over 30 years and have been married for a quarter of a century. And in such a long time, they haven’t lost their love and keep telling each other about their feelings every chance they get.
20+ Pictures That Prove Some Moments Life With Children is Like a Circus Show
Being a parent can be like a rollercoaster: one minute it’s all laughs and giggles, but leave them alone for a few seconds and you have a baby covered in powder. As adults, we cannot fathom a child’s logic as to why they buried your AirPods in the backyard or “decorated” your car with scratches. These kids keep us on our toes, and all of the drama makes for a good laugh later once you’ve cooled down.
20 Rare Photos of Elizabeth II, Who Devoted Her Entire Life to the Crown, but Always Stayed True to Herself
On September 8, 2022, one of the most recognized and respected people in the world passed away — the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II. She was 96 years old. She will always be remembered as an elegant person in gorgeous suits, with a nice hat on her head, a purse in her hand, and a restrained smile on her face.
Why it’s so Hard for Parents to Get Through to Teenagers, and How to Change That
Many parents dread the moment their children reach adolescence. After all, everyone knows that youngsters at this time are particularly rebellious, refuse to listen to, or follow their parents’ rules, and are capable of taking unnecessary risks. But sometimes the reason for this behavior lies not in the raging hormones, nor in the fact that young people couldn’t care less about Mom and Dad.
17 Tweets From Parents Showing Life With Kids Is Never Boring
Parenting is a tricky, tricky role. You can’t wait for your kids to grow up and move out, but when they do, it feels like your world’s falling apart. That’s when you realize you can’t turn back time, and the best thing you can do is hop on and enjoy the memories.
17 Photos of Celebrity Legends and Their Grandchildren. Can You See the Resemblance?
World fame allows those who’ve reached it to leave their name written in history forever. Their movies continue to be re-watched, their books re-read, and their songs sung and re-sung. But the fruits of their labor are not the only legacy that these famous figures leave behind.
The Story of Liam Neeson, Who Suddenly Became a Widower and Raised 2 Sons on His Own
The fearless Bryan Mills in Taken, Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars, and Oscar in Schindler’s List — all of these roles were portrayed by the amazing Liam Neeson. But in real life, the actor is more like his character in Love Actually. Like Daniel, he became a single dad.
“Why Are You so Tired? You’ve Been Home all Day!” A new mum Tells of Her Struggles in Starting out as a Freelancer
When I first thought about becoming a mother, I saw my near future through rose-coloured glasses. I imagined an energetic, blossoming young woman pushing a stroller down the street. She’s so happy, looking down at a smiling baby with dimples on his chubby cheeks. And then, upon getting home, she puts the little one to bed and sits down quietly at the computer to do a little work in silence.
15+ Parents Reveal How Their Life Changed After They Adopted a Child
Adoption is an important step that changes the lives of both children and parents. It requires a lot of responsibility, and people who choose to adopt a child should be prepared for different challenges they might have never expected to experience. Adoption is also a very complicated and sensitive process that will require all your energy, patience and love.