Social media can be a fantastic source of exchange\u2026 but also a breeding ground for judgment. Brittany Born, an American content creator and mother, experienced this firsthand after receiving a barrage of hurtful comments about her appearance and her role as a mother. Rather than remain silent, she decided to transform this ordeal into a message of acceptance and kindness.<\/p>\n
Accustomed to sharing her daily life and her trips to Disney World, Brittany Born recently told People magazine<\/a> that she had been the target of numerous malicious comments. Some internet users attacked her appearance, while others questioned her parenting. For her, these attacks are a reminder of an often-forgotten reality: behind every screen is a person. Brittany Born explains that no one wants to read humiliating remarks about their body or hear that they are a bad parent.<\/p>\n Some of the criticism concerned her solo trips to Disney. Several internet users criticized her for going without her children, feeling she was neglecting her family. Brittany Born, however, is keen to put things into perspective. She explains that she also organizes many trips with her children and that these solo moments are simply breaks to recharge. Working from home while homeschooling her children, she spends most of her time with her family. According to her, taking a break doesn't diminish the love she has for her loved ones; quite the opposite.<\/p>\n Beyond the issue of motherhood, Brittany Born believes her physique fuels certain prejudices. A plus-size content creator, she champions an authentic image and fully embraces her gray hair at 35. She particularly denounces the still widespread idea that a curvy or overweight person doesn't take care of their health or well-being\u2014a simplistic assumption she considers completely unfounded. Through her posts, Brittany Born aims to show that it's possible to be fulfilled, ambitious, and confident, regardless of body shape.<\/p>\n By sharing her experience so candidly, Brittany Born didn't expect such a reaction. Messages of support poured in almost immediately. Many mothers told her that her story had encouraged them to allow themselves a moment for themselves, without feeling guilty. Touched by this wave of kindness, the designer posted a video thanking her community. She also emphasized the invaluable support of her family and friends, and her husband, who helped her through this difficult time.<\/p>\n Through this public statement, Brittany Born reminds us that no body type should be used as a pretext for mockery or attacks. Her story also highlights the importance of dismantling the stereotypes that still affect women, particularly mothers and plus-size women.<\/p>\n Brittany Born's testimony thus invites everyone to show more kindness and reminds us that it is perfectly legitimate to take care of oneself in one's own way, to accept one's appearance and to live according to one's own choices, without letting the gaze of others define one's worth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Social media can be a fantastic source of exchange\u2026 but also a breeding ground for judgment. 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Advice from child development professionals, explainers and personal stories approach parenting without guilt, whatever your family looks like.<\/p>\n Setting boundaries without yelling relies on clarity and consistency more than strictness. Keep instructions short and positive (\u201cwe walk in the hallway\u201d rather than \u201cdon\u2019t run\u201d), get down to your child\u2019s eye level and look at them. Announce transitions ahead of time to head off meltdowns when an activity ends. Name your child\u2019s feeling without giving in on the rule: \u201cYou\u2019re angry because the screen is turning off. I get it, and it\u2019s bath time.\u201d When tension rises, stepping out of the room for a few seconds beats raising your voice. Some parents even sing their instructions<\/a> to keep things light. No parent is perfect: apologizing after you lose your temper also teaches your child how to repair a relationship.<\/p>\n Parenting doesn\u2019t rest on mothers alone: we also talk about dads, co-parents, blended, single-parent and LGBTQ+ families, and people who choose not to have children. There\u2019s no single model or \u201cperfect mom\u201d here: our articles share guidance without making anyone feel guilty. For any concern about a child\u2019s health or development, your pediatrician, family doctor or a child psychologist remains the best person to ask.<\/p>\n Yes. Some fathers go through sadness, irritability or anxiety after a baby arrives, sometimes called the \u201cdaddy blues.\u201d When these symptoms last for several weeks, it may be paternal postpartum depression, a condition recognized by health professionals. Intense fatigue, feeling useless or withdrawing from others are warning signs: talking to a doctor is the first step toward getting support.<\/p>\n Positive parenting, close to what is often called gentle parenting, guides children through listening, explanation and encouragement rather than punishment, yelling or humiliation. It isn\u2019t the same as being permissive: rules still exist, but they\u2019re set with respect. A growing number of countries have also banned corporal punishment of children, spanking included.<\/p>\n Several signs can raise concern: refusing to go to school, repeated stomachaches or headaches in the morning, slipping grades, damaged or missing belongings, isolation, trouble sleeping, mood changes after using their phone. Start the conversation calmly, without dramatizing, then contact the school. Many countries also have helplines dedicated to bullying and cyberbullying.<\/p>\n Keep exploring: all our psychology topics<\/a> on emotions, Self-confidence<\/a> to find your footing again after a baby arrives, Body positive<\/a> to see your body with kindness, and Pregnancy<\/a> for the months before birth.<\/p>","parent":6138,"count":705,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6139,"category_count":705,"category_description":" The Parenting section of The Body Optimist supports moms, dads and every kind of family through everyday life with kids: raising children, emotions, school, relationships and the mental load. Advice from child development professionals, explainers and personal stories approach parenting without guilt, whatever your family looks like.<\/p>\n Setting boundaries without yelling relies on clarity and consistency more than strictness. Keep instructions short and positive (\u201cwe walk in the hallway\u201d rather than \u201cdon\u2019t run\u201d), get down to your child\u2019s eye level and look at them. Announce transitions ahead of time to head off meltdowns when an activity ends. Name your child\u2019s feeling without giving in on the rule: \u201cYou\u2019re angry because the screen is turning off. I get it, and it\u2019s bath time.\u201d When tension rises, stepping out of the room for a few seconds beats raising your voice. Some parents even sing their instructions<\/a> to keep things light. No parent is perfect: apologizing after you lose your temper also teaches your child how to repair a relationship.<\/p>\n Parenting doesn\u2019t rest on mothers alone: we also talk about dads, co-parents, blended, single-parent and LGBTQ+ families, and people who choose not to have children. There\u2019s no single model or \u201cperfect mom\u201d here: our articles share guidance without making anyone feel guilty. 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A growing number of countries have also banned corporal punishment of children, spanking included.<\/p>\n Several signs can raise concern: refusing to go to school, repeated stomachaches or headaches in the morning, slipping grades, damaged or missing belongings, isolation, trouble sleeping, mood changes after using their phone. Start the conversation calmly, without dramatizing, then contact the school. 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