According to the Mayo Clinic, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions), whether fear of messiness, germs or something else, that leads to doing repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive might feel compelled to behave in a certain way, such as cleaning out their cabinets before going to sleep, or checking and rechecking … [Read more...]
Celebrity Moms with ADHD
When we think about ADHD, we often associate kids with having an abundance of energy who can't sit still or focus in class, but what happens when those kids become adults? How are adults coping with ADHD? These famous moms share their stories. 1. Lisa Ling - Journalist Lisa Ling spoke about her ADHD struggles with Today's Parent. "In a strange way I do feel like it has helped me. I can … [Read more...]
Celebrities of Autistic Children Who Suspect Vaccines May Have Caused the Illness
Imagine the heartache a parent may feel getting a doctor's report that their child is autistic. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized in varying degrees by social interaction difficulties, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although unproven, some believe there is a link between … [Read more...]
7 Celebrities Who’ve Breastfed Their Child to Age Two and Beyond
Most can probably agree that breast milk provides a baby with many nutritional benefits, plus it gives mother and child great nurturing and bonding time. According to statistics, most American moms stop nursing long before their baby reaches their first birthday, but not these celebrity moms, who practiced extended breastfeeding and nursed past the age of two. 1. Mayim Bialik - Big Bang … [Read more...]
16 Celebrities Who’ve Had Emergency C-Section Births
As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. But, when it comes to childbirth we can make all the plans that we want, but in many cases, those plans go amiss, and when a beautiful life is brought into the world, failing is no longer an option. Whether through an elective procedure or an unfortunate emergency, one-third of all births happen by Cesarean section. Below is a list of … [Read more...]
30 Celebrities Who’ve Had Non-Traditional & Unmedicated Childbirths
Laboring and delivering a baby without the intervention of pain medication can be a beautiful, natural, occurrence for mothers, but it also comes with its share of challenges. The joys and pains that come with the toil of labor, and the triumph of a medication-free delivery is rewarding. 1. Jessica Alba – Jessica Alba said the process of natural childbirth was very intense, and even more … [Read more...]
Famous Moms Whose Parents Decided Against Aborting Them
Can you imagine if your favorite celebrity was never born? Well, if the mothers of the five celebrities below went through with an intended abortion, or listened to family members insistence to have one, then these famous moms wouldn't be here today. 1. Cher - Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and actress, Cher, spoke about her mother's initial decision to abort her in a revealing 2010 … [Read more...]
33 Celebrities Who’ve Had Abortions
Wherever you stand on the issue of abortion there’s no denying that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a difficult decision most women wish they didn’t have to face. And, although there’s been a steady decline in abortions since 1980, 4 out of 10 unplanned pregnancies are terminated each year. The following celebrities fall somewhere within that statistic and each one share openly their … [Read more...]
11 Celebrity Moms Who Were Teen Brides
Can you imagine your teenage daughter marrying right after high school? How about your baby walking down the aisle before graduating 12th grade? These celebrity moms married while still in their teens and some even before getting their high school diploma. 1. Olivia Wilde - In 2002, when she was 19, Olivia Wilde married Tao Ruspoli, an Italian filmmaker and musician, at a ceremony in … [Read more...]
14 Celebrity Couples Who Ended Relationships While Pregnant
Pregnancy is a time in a mother’s life when she should be delighting in her upcoming birth; living in the clouds; eating to her heart’s content, and preparing for her baby’s delivery. But, for some, it's not just a time for celebrating a new arrival, but going through a significant breakup. Sadly, these 14 celebrities experienced this heartache first-hand because not even pregnancy could save … [Read more...]
6 Famous Mothers Who Discovered Their Mom or Dad Wasn’t Their Biological Parent
Whether you're a celebrity or not finding out that the parent you believed to have given birth to you was not actually your biological mother or father can lead to hurtful truths, and life-changing moments. These famous mothers discovered later in life that the person they called mom or dad did not birth them. Related: Famous Fathers Who Discovered Their Mom or Dad Wasn’t Their Biological … [Read more...]
5 Celebrity Dads Who Discovered Their Mom or Dad Wasn’t Their Biological Parent
There's probably a secret in every family structure, but some classified information is so sensitive that when revealed can lead to uncomfortable truths, like finding out the parent you believed to have given birth to you was actually a step-parent or adoptive mother or father, or even a grandparent. These five famous dads discovered later in life that the person they called mom or dad did not … [Read more...]
18 Celebrity Moms Who Held Odd Jobs Before Fame
Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrity was doing before making it big? Most Hollywood stars aren't born rich and famous. In fact, pre-fame, a lot of celebs were struggling to get by, hustling for that big break, or working an odd job to help pay the bills, like these famous moms. 1. Megan Fox - Megan Fox worked at a smoothie bar in Florida when she was 15. Although Fox mostly … [Read more...]
5 Health Conscious Celebrity Moms Who Were Once Fitness Instructors
As a mom it's always challenging to find time to fit in exercise. And when we do get a moment to ourselves oftentimes we're "too busy" or tired to make fitness a priority. It goes without saying that physical exercise enhances and helps maintain our overall health, so we're hoping these former aerobic instructors - turned celebrity moms - will motivate you to make, or keep, exercise an important … [Read more...]
8 Celebrity Moms Who Have a Master’s or PhD
Celebrities are often in the spotlight, whether attention is drawn to a performer’s striking looks, or recognition given to a thespian’s acting ability, or perhaps a celeb has fallen victim to the latest salacious scandal; whatever fame brings it’s safe to assume that most want to hear about the positive achievements like these celebrity moms who pursued higher education and obtained a Master's or … [Read more...]
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