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  • Perfect Parent Listen up!!!!!

    Karen Johnson is a busy American mum and writer, so she’s familiar with the stress that comes with being a working mom. Like most mums, she takes shortcuts every now and then. In this case, as she says, her house is a mess. And like most mums, she’s criticized by people online for it. 

    Recently,Karen decided to take to Fb to call out mum shamers and the perfect parent parade, in an amazing ‘rant’ that has since been shared more than 430,000 times and attracted thousands of comments. 

    Girlfriends, I got to get something off my chest.My house is never clean. Like ever. I have friends (with kids) whose houses are spotless. Are they better mothers than me? Nope. Am I a better mother than them? Nope.

    I work out every day. I have mom friends who don’t exercise. (I mean other than running around like crazy people after their kids). Does that make either of us a better mom? Nope.

    I have a friend who gave birth in a pool in her living room. I pushed mine out in a hospital bed after receiving a gift from the epidural fairy. Both of us are good moms.

    I drink a beer or glass of wine (sometimes in front of my kids!) on occasion. I’m a good mom. My neighbor and good friend doesn’t drink. Also a good mom.

    I’m a yeller. I have a good friend who is quiet and extremely patient. I envy her. But we are both good moms.

    I have friends who are super organic, chemical free, and dye free. My kids sometimes eat popsicles for breakfast. The cheap kind that are 50 for $2.00. Are either of us better than the other? Nope.

    I swear, but not in front of my kids. Are you a bad mom if you do? Hell no.

    I’m involved with my kids’ school but I don’t volunteer and live there every day. Are the moms who volunteer daily any better than those who never do? No. Am I incredibly grateful for the moms who volunteer every day and help the teachers? YES.

    Are stay-at-home moms better than working moms? NO.

    Are working moms better than stay-at-home moms? NO.

    Are married moms better than single moms? NO.

    Are you a better mom if you take your kids on exotic vacations? NO.

    Can you be a good mom if you the closest thing you get to a vacation is the park? YES.

    Can you be a good mom and have a super scheduled summer with lots of planned activities? Yep.

    What about if your summer is lazy with no plans? Yep.

    Do good moms let their kids watch TV? Yes.

    Play video games? Yes.

    What about if you say no? Also fine. Your choice. You’re the mom. And a good one.

    I’m a Christian. My friend and neighbor is Muslim. Another friend practices no religion at all. WE ARE ALL GOOD MOTHERS.

    My other friend is gay. Her kids have TWO mothers. They are both good moms.

    I breastfed. My kids barely had any formula. Am I better than moms who give their kids formula? NO.

    So how about this? Can we all climb down off judgmental mountain for a second? And just support one another? And just say, Hey, motherhood is hard. You’re doing a good job. Raising kids can knock the wind out of a person. You got this.

    How awesome would that be? Just a though
     

  • Woman Shocked People By Breastfeeding 

    A woman was seen in broad daylight casually breastfeeding her infant son in public, which didn’t seem overly strange to passersbys until they got a closer look at what else was happening  at that moment. A group of people couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched from a distance and didn’t do a thing about it.

    While breastfeeding openly like this woman was doing has been a point of controversy for many opinionated people, that part wasn’t the shock in this circumstance. Witnesses were stunned that she not only had her baby son with her but decided to feed him in the middle of what else was going on.

    The unidentified mother in Brazil was involved in a motorcycle accident where the bike was crushed beneath a car. The woman was badly injured and her son seemed terrified, but he was in otherwise in good condition, unlike her. As she sat on the side of the road surrounded by her own blood and the wreckage, she put her child’s needs before her own. Her leg was mangled and her foot was broken and facing the wrong direction, all while she kept her son’s attention away from the horror and breastfed him.

  • After Killing Her Child This Women Made a ‘SHAM’ Call To The Police!

    This mother committed the horrific crime of suffocating her two-year-old daughter and then tried to cover her tracks with a sham phone call to the police.

    Macey Hogan was two-years-old. Credit: Staffordshire Police

    Twenty year old Cody-Anne Jackson will spend at least 16 years behind bars after she admitted murdering for daughter Macey Hogan during her trial.

    Cody-Anne sent a picture of Macey to the child’s father shortly before killing her with the words: “Sorry, just thought you deserved one last picture and memory of her.”

    Macey Hogan was two-years-old. Credit: Staffordshire Police

    The trial which was held at Stafford Crown Court was told Jackson, from Stoke-on-Trent, wrote a suicide note before the killing her child which said: “There’s nothing for me or Macey, life’s shit.”

    Jackson held resentment towards Macey’s father after the end of their relationship the court was told.

    Sentencing, Judge Michael Chambers QC said: “For a mother to kill her young child, who depends on her for protection above all others, is a wicked and appalling act.”

    Credit: Staffordshire Police

    “This is not a case where you suffered from mental illness,” Judge Chambers continued.

    “The clear inference is that you thought about killing yourself and decided to kill Macey as well to prevent her having a life without a mother.”

    Macey’s body was found by police on the floor in a bedroom after her mother dialled 999 on October 10 last year.

    Cody-Anne Jackson. Credit Staffordshire Police

    Jackson, who was in the same room attempting CPR, was found with “superficial” chest, neck and wrist injuries.

  • Who Is The Best DISNEY PRINCESS?

    Disney is something so many people love, it doesn’t matter if you are young, old, male, female and everything in between, Disney speaks to so many different people!

    We asked our members at Mums Advice Private Chat to vote for their favourite Disney Princess.

    These are the results! 

    14. Jasmine

    Aladdin 1992

    This royal beauty is from the 1992 movie Aladdin, the story of how, with the help of a magically genie, a young street rat wins the heart of this princess!

    13. Pocahontas

    Pocahontas 1995

    Based on the real life story of Pocahontas, this 1995 movie isn’t exactly true to life – I’m fairly certain the real Pocahontas didn’t actually talk a tree or magically learn English.  But it’s still a fantastic film.

    12. Anna

    Frozen 2013

    Frozen took the world by storm when it was released in 2013 this princess was somewhat over shadowed by her older sister (well get to her later) but she definitely held her own and let’s be honest is one of the funniest princesses Disney has to offer.

    11. Tiana

    The Princess and the Frog 2009

    This heartwarming movie puts a fantastic twist on a classic fairytale.  Spending much of the film covered in mucus (not slim) 2009’s The Princess and the Frog did a brilliant job of showing us all a hard working leading lady that had goal she was determined to see though.  What a great role model!

    10. Aurora

    Sleeping Beauty 1959

    This princess spends much of the movie snoozing after being placed under a curse by the evil Malificent.  Appropriately named, Sleeping Beauty’s Princess Aurora was inspired by the long, thin, willowy body shape of Audrey Hepburn.

    9. Elsa

    Frozen 2013

    Truthfully Elsa from 2013’s smash hit Frozen is actually a Queen, but we won’t hold that against her!  The ‘Let it Go’ star is responsible for countless viewing and sing along sessions of this amazing Disney classic!

    8. Snow White

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937

    The original Disney Princess.  This is the one that started it all!  The fairest in the land with lips and red and the rose, hair as dark as ebony, skin as white as snow! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was made in 1937 making is an amazing EIGHTY years old!!!

    7. Merida

    Brave 2012

    This is our only princess to come to us from the Pixar universe.  Brave came to us in 2012 but many don’t know that it’s original title was actually ‘The Bear and the Bow’ and is the first Pixar movie set in the real world.

    6. Cinderella

    Cinderella 1950

    This classic beauty is from the movie of the same name released in 1950.  Cinderella is based on the old folk tale but the original version is quite different with a much gorier ending for the step sister and evil step mother!

    5. Moana

    Moana 2016

    The newest princess on this list is 2016’s Moana, based in Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse begins to effect Moana’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out Maui the Demigod to set things right.

    4. Mulan

    Mulan 1998

    Mulan is truly an inspiration to many young women, showing what incredible things you can accomplish when you try.  Plus she saved China.  She is kind of a big deal.
    This classic movie contains one of the great Disney songs of all time (I’ll make a man out of you, obviously).  This 1998 movie was the first ever Disney film to be released on DVD.

    3. Rapunzel

    Tangled 2010

    Tangled (2010) is without doubt one of the greatest modern Disney films, with adventure, amazing songs and lovable characters it’s plain to see why Rapunzel has made her way into so many people’s hearts.  Did you know that over 45,000 lanterns were used during the ‘I See The Light’ scene.

    2. Ariel

    The Little Mermaid 1989

    The Little Mermaid’s red headed beauty is claiming second place.  Ariel is a rebellious 16 year old princess with a womping 6 sisters!  Ariel’s looks were based on Alyssa Milano, she was given her iconic red hair to make sure she stood out from the previous Disney Princesses!

    1. Belle

    Beauty and the Beast 1991

    In the top spot as the most popular Disney Princess is of course Beauty and the Beast’s Belle.  This incredible princess shows us the importance of not judging a book but it’s cover and learning to love what is on the inside.  A real role model to all, Belle shows love and compassion to everyone she meets.

    What do you think of our list? 

    Who did you want to see in the top spot? 

    Let us know in the comments.

  • Plastic Found In Cow And Gate Milk 

    A member of Mums Advice has shared her shock discovery with other members when finding this when feeding her son.

    So today I popped to town and just grabbed a ready to use milk carton by Cow & Gate for my son as I had major baby brain and forgot his powdered milk and only brought his bottles with his water in. I didn’t actually end up using it until I got home. 
    So as my boy was due a feed I thought I may aswell use it now I brought it. Whilst feeding him I noticed something black in his milk and straight away stopped and got out whatever it was. I also got the carton back out the bin and found a smaller black bit in the bottom of the carton with the remaining milk. It’s actually 2 bits of plastic! Couldn’t actually believe my eyes!! 


    I have phoned Cow & Gate to inform them about this but as was after 5pm there wasn’t anyway to take it further and someone will be calling me back tomorrow.
    Just thought would share this as I know a few others that use these and just thought would let u know for future preference!
    If u could all share just to let others be aware would be great!

  • Charlie Gard Urgent Appeal

    URGENT APPEAL CAN YOU HELP!!!!

    URGENT we need a pediatric intensive care consultant to come forward to assist and facilitate with a hospice stay by 12pm tomorrow, we will pay privately. PLEASE HELP US!! Can you please contact James (Charlie’s godfather) on jamesevers1039@gmail.com please only email if you can help us! We need some peaceful time with our baby boy 💔 xxx

    This is the latest update from Charlie’s Facebook support group, please share if you can 

  • Mum Used Her Last Breathe To Save Her Baby

    Wyoming, Illinois, is a small town with only about 1,400 residents.
     This small tight-knit community was where 21-year-old Shelby Ann Carter wanted to have a family.

    She and her fiancé lived with her mum. Shelby worked as a beautician and had started studying to become a pharmacy technician. Then, in January 2017, she gave birth to her daughter Keana Davis. Shelby was so happy to be a mum and was looking forward to watching her daughter grow.


    But unfortunately, her happiness was about to come to tragic end.

    “She was making her mark in town,” said the town’s mayor”

     But on January 30th  only one day after her 21st birthday — tragedy struck.

     Shelby was at home with her baby when a fire broke out. 

    She called the emergency services  for help and told them that she was having trouble breathing. She hadn’t said anything about her baby which led to some confusion when firefighters finally reached the scene.
    Emergency responders found Shelby on the 2nd floor of her house, but it was too late — she had died of carbon monoxide poisoning. But when they finally put out the flames and looked at the scene, they found something truly astonishing: Shelby’s 12-day-old daughter! What had happened?

    Although the house was engulfed in flames, Shelby didn’t let that stop her from doing all she could to save her baby. 
    Finding herself and her daughter trapped on the 2nd floor, she quickly came up with an ingenious idea and rescued Keana Davis by strapping her into a car seat and dropping her out of the window. Shelby had obviously used her last ounce of strength to make sure that her precious baby girl survived.

    “I guess it’s the motherly instinct to take care of their young. We’re all wondering why she didn’t go out after the baby,” explained the chief of the local volunteer fire department.

    Keana Davis was rushed to the hospital where it was determined that she was completely unharmed. She was released to the custody of her family. 

    Keana Davis will never have the chance to know her mum, but at least she can be proud of her. Shelby is a true hero and will be dearly missed by all who knew her, her local community banded together to raise funds to help Shelbys family.

  • Man Ends Up In Court Over Viral Photo

    When Heather Whitten’s son Fox was sick, her husband Thomas brought his son into the shower to help give Fox some relief.  The photo was taken by Whitten, who is a professional photographer.

    “I snapped a couple of pictures,” she said. “It was just beautiful. It was not surprising or anything out of the ordinary; it’s how he has always been with the kids.”
    She likes the image because it shows that “it is okay to get naked with your son and nurture him … the important thing is really taking care of your kiddos.”

    While many loved the photograph of a loving moment with father and son and were upset when the photo was removed, not everyone agreed, and a single individual sent a letter of complaint to the local authorities.

    The Whittens, who have four children — Lillian 7, Leena 4, and   2-year-old twins Fox and Persephone — were then investigated by Arizona’s Department of Child Safety and the Sahuarita Police Department for a number of claims that the person made in their letter.

    While the police said they wouldn’t take action and the case would be closed, a DCS investigator spent the next few months working to portray Whitten as “an immodest, neglectful and abusive mother based on the single interview she had with me.”

    Whitten detailed the whole ordeal on the GoFundMe page she made to help raise funds for her civil case.



    She said the investigator’s negative opinion of her was largely based on the fact that she had chosen to openly breastfeed one of her twins during the interview.

    The claim against the Whittens could be substantiated against Heather in that she “neglected to supervise our children by allowing their images to be online and so put them at an unreasonable risk of harm.”


    If this claim turns out to hold weight in court, Whitten will be added to Arizona’s Central Registry for 25 years, and her right to foster or adopt children will be taken away.

  • Supermarket Backlash From ‘SEXIST’ T-Shirts!

    Morrisons is facing a massive backlash after a concerned mother noticed something troubling with their t-shirts.

    Whilst holiday shopping Shelley Roche-Jacques was upset to see boy’s t-shirts with the phrases ‘Little man, big ideas’ and ‘King of the castle’, while a girl’s tops featured ‘Little girl, big smiles’ and ‘Pretty little me’ on it.

    Shelley Roche-Jacques shared the image and her concerns on Twitter.

    Shelley stated in her tweet that Morrisons: “don’t think much of girls.”

    Morrisons responded to Shelley on social media, saying: “Sorry you feel this way! I’ve fed this back to our buyer for review. Thanks for raising this.”

    A spokesperson for the supermarket told The Sun: “Girls t-shirts with slogans like these are very popular with our customers – there are also girls t-shirts with ‘I want to be a rock star’ and ‘girl power’ messages in store now.”

    What do you think of this?
    Are these tops promoting sexism to our youth or are they just clothes and it doesn’t matter?

    Let us know in the comments.

  • Beware Of The Blister Beetle, When Your Children Play Out

    Parents warning of seamanly harmless bug, please be aware.
      Warning!

    Just an FYI for all the parents who let their kids go play outside a lot! 

    We recently found this out the hard way but this bug is called a Blister Bug!!

     Brecklynn had to experience this from them being around her play set and we didn’t realize they were harmful. She didn’t even fuss when anything happened around 8pm, woke up to her neck looking horrible the next morning and no signs of anything until the next morning. 


    Anyways, doctor appointment and a lab swab later she’s got an antibiotic ointment we are putting on the blisters and they are healing up well! Now to try and get rid of these nasty things out here!! Keep an eye on any Bugs that look like this because they are Dangerous!!! Her pediatrician said hey haven’t even seen it yet but they know about it all now and are well aware after our visit yesterday!

    Credit: Elstice


    Blister beetles are members of a family of plant-feeding insects (Meloidae) that contain cantharidin, a toxic defensive chemical that protects them from predators. Accidentally crushing a beetle against the skin can result in a painful blister, the source of the insect’s common name. Blister beetles have long (3/4 to 1-1/4 inch) narrow bodies, broad heads, and antennae that are about 1/3 the length of their entire bodies. The front wings are soft and flexible in contrast to the hard front wings of most beetles.