Hey, someone had to say it! If there is one thing I’ve learned in the 13 1/2 years since my wedding, it’s that marriage is a partnership. And at the risk of being labeled anti-feminist, sometimes that means giving my husband the chance to say “eh, please don’t do that,” before I make a decision. Take a week ago when I decided — last minute — to once again shave my head to fight children’s cancer....

My son is only in second grade but he’s already developed strong feelings about homework. Well, one strong feeling: hate. He’s really bright, but he can’t stand to sit down to tackle a few workbook pages when there are toys to be played with and soccer balls to be kicked. While the homework itself only takes him 10 to 15 minutes, he’s been known to spend 45 excruciating minutes stalling and making up excuses about why homework isn’t fair before getting to work....

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Skills that most parents take for granted, like the ability to express one’s self or form friendships, are just a few of the things these moms and dads are wishing their special kids someday achieve. Take a look at these parents’ honest and eye-opening responses. Increasing awareness of the challenges these families face could be the first step in helping their dreams come true. More from CafeMom: 28 Amazing Tattoos for Autism Awareness “I want my child to know that no matter what others may think or say of him that he is ‘au-mazing’ in all that he does....

How will you respond? Here, 15 of the scariest things men have confessed to their wives. Which of these strikes you as the worst to have to hear? Image via Kamira/Shutterstock More from The Stir: Your Husband’s Naughty Online Habits Are Not Cheating “He told me this very early in our relationship because he was afraid of what people might say or do to me because that girl created such a bad reputation of him,” the wife says....

Eric and Tami Taylor clearly love each other, but that doesn’t stop them from sometimes bickering with each other over totally real-life things like division of household labor and taking care of the kids. It just feels affirming to see a television depiction of a married couple that actually loves and is still hot for each other, even if they drive each other crazy sometimes. Eric and Tami are just like us — only with much better hair and a really good soundtrack....

starts screaming In fact, beauty influencers all over YouTube can’t stop gushing over Rihanna’s new makeup line; it truly has something for everyone. Women of every skin tone and undertone are sharing their Fenty Beauty selfies, and the results are just as Rihanna promised: LIT! She used the Pro Filt’r soft matte primer, soft matte foundation in the shade 190, the Match Stix Trio in medium 200 (Mocha, Bamboo, and Trippin), the Killawatt highlight duo in Lightning Dust & Fire Crystal and blazed the inner corners of her eyes with the fan-favorite: Killawatt highlight in Trophy Wife....

I just need more folks like me, talking about this skin suits we’re all respectively wearing and how it feels to be outside of the mainstream beauty standards. Body-positive podcasts are an excellent way to get that perspective. We’ve compiled a list of simply the best (better than all the rest) for your listening enjoyment! Follow @BadFatBroads on Twitter! @TheGuiltyFeminist on Instagram. Follow @recovrywarriors on Instagram for information about classes in your area, meals and community....

She’s the perfect blend of beauty, grace, and spookiness. She knows the power of a signature look. She and Gomez have the kind of romantic, sensual relationship we all want. And she’s witty as all hell. Need proof that Morticia should be your life inspiration? Here are 17 of her most iconic quotes that ALL dark-hearted queens should live by.

If dating were easy, then there probably wouldn’t be millions of articles on the subject. Heck, there’s even an entire industry based on dishing out good dating advice, just look at dating coaches or matchmakers. But as much as there’s good advice, there’s also a bunch of bad advice out there too. We all have that one friend who we always go to for dating advice and that one friend who we love, yes, but would never ever ask about how to respond to a text from the guy that we’re into....

From drugstore brands to celebrity launches, here are 17 beauty products YouTubers absolutely hated in March. “I just didn’t like the color scheme for these personally. This pastel ones, I didn’t really like the shimmery shades. They were too chunky and too flaky.” He also didn’t love how it wore throughout the day. “After I filmed the video and I got back and was looking at my skin, I was like ’ew, my skin looks gross....

Whether you acquired a few stretch marks from a life-creating pregnancy, bravely overcame a period of self-harm, or had a major surgery that left you with a deep scar or two, these new “additions” remind you of the times you were able to get through and prove just how tough you are. So don’t try to cover up your marks — embrace them. These stunning tattoos put the spotlight on your scars....

Here’s the good news: Wedding makeup — whether you’re the bride, an attendant, or a guest — doesn’t have to be incredibly elaborate. You can look stunning at every wedding without needing to be a professional makeup artist. That’s where these lazy girl-approved looks come in. They take 15 minutes, and require products you probably already have at home. What could be better? From simple eye-liner tricks to radiant highlight, here are some gorgeous and elegant wedding makeup looks that ANYONE can do....

When you’re struggling through the hardest parts of pregnancy, there’s nothing better than knowing your loved ones have your back. I’ll always be grateful for the friends who gave me good advice, supported me, and showed me that everything was going to turn out okay, no matter what I was going through. Pregnancy can be an exhausting and emotional time for any woman, but it’s important to know you’re truly never alone....

More from CafeMom: 15 Raw Birth Photos That Show How Amazing the Vagina Really Is In order to celebrate the work that they do, talented birth photographers from across the world recently submitted nearly 1,000 photos to the photography blog Birth Becomes Us. Their unique entries all honored the different phases of new motherhood and were taken throughout the stages of breastfeeding, delivery, and postpartum recovery. The diverse snapshots included everything from hospital C-sections and home births to birthing center deliveries....

Lots of new parents want to do Halloween up right with baby in tow. Whether there’s a costume party with friends, or the neighborhood Halloween scene is bumping on the block, there is a way to tote the baby and get all costumed up, too! We’ve found several fun costume ideas that literally let babies hang out while their parents enjoy the festivities. Yep, there’s actually a baby carrier hidden in these costumes!...

We’re talking about the gingerbread houses that are the home to gingerbread men and women, the peppermint-dusting on everything, and how everything becomes dipped in white chocolate. Oh, except fruit cake. Sorry. Not only are holiday treats delicious, but making them with the little ones can be a special moment of quality time (especially on a freezing cold, snowy afternoon). Plus, what’s better than receiving a gift of home-baked goods rather than something impersonal that we might not even need or use?...

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate your Marvel obsession, Etsy designers can create basically ANYTHING for Marvel fans, including Avengers-inspired Mickey ears. With options ranging from sequins to 3-D print, you can slay in a different style for EVERY “Avengers” showing. Here are 27 crossover Disney-inspired Marvel ears for Avengers fans! Captain America ears ($27, Etsy) Shield ears ($30, Etsy) Captain America ears ($30, Etsy) Printed ears ($30, Etsy) Minnie Disney ears ($14....

So while I’m known for my killer apple pie, I’m going to go out on an apple tree limb, and I’ve decided that apple crisp is the way to go. It’s yummy — and easy (no pie crusts to agonize over and agonize, I do). I just love me a dessert that can be a jumbled mess on purpose and still be delicious. Here are 5 apple crisp recipes that look pretty amazing....