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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can't ignore
Modern motherhood might look Instagram-perfect, but beneath the filter, a growing loneliness is taking hold. A new report from Peanut, the app for moms, gives hard numbers to what many Millennials and Gen Zers feel: motherhood often feels like a solo act in a world that promised us a village. As a mom of five raising kids in a new state (we moved two years ago), loneliness is a familiar feeling. It often feels like everyone else already has their mom crew or is lucky enough to have involved family nearby (I don't.) But here's the stunner: The vast majority of moms feel lonely. How can all of us feel so alone? Related: Don't stop believing—even when you're living in a lonely world The stats paint a stark picture According to Peanut's new report, Where Did the Village Go?, 2,250 surveyed moms revealed just how deep the loneliness runs: 82% of mothers report feeling lonely 50% say they cry weekly due to lack of support Nearly 90% rely on digital connections over face-to-face support Only 14% live near family—even though 65% want intergenerational help These numbers point to a systemic collapse in community support for moms. One anonymous Peanut user said it plainly: 'For someone to have checked in on me fresh postpartum—that would have made all the difference.' Another shared: 'One mom friend… who I could text to say 'this is hard' without shame.' Moms aren't meant to raise kids alone In fact, many experts say that never before in human history has more been expected from the nuclear family (AKA, moms), without levels of support from grandparents, aunts and uncles, and involved neighbors. Where did the village go? The built-in village—grandparents, neighbors, community—has fragmented. Instead, moms spend hours scrolling parenting apps, walking through solitude, or troubleshooting in isolation. What's fueling this loneliness? Peanut points to typical modern pressures: Delayed parenthood Uprooted lives Relentless work schedules Pandemic fallout. Notably, while 65% want intergenerational support, only 14% live near family. That glaring gap means grandparents, once just next door, now seem lightyears away. We may say we uplift motherhood—but our systems don't. When schools shut without backup plans, or companies dismiss flexible work, moms scramble. Cultural praise doesn't translate to practical support—they're still the ones making it all work. Related: The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics And yet, there's hope Moms are recreating their villages in fresh ways: stroller workouts that double as support groups, library story-time crews that become lifelines, and WhatsApp groups that hold space for midnight meltdowns. They're forging communities online, in parks, and even through support tools like Peanut. The need for connection hasn't gone away. Only the infrastructure has. It's time to do more than acknowledge the problem Peanut's report ends with a clear call: make asking for help normal. Reshape workplaces to truly value parenting. And challenge the government to treat caregiving like the essential labor it is. If you're looking for your village, this is your reminder: needing support doesn't make you weak—it makes you human. And you are far from alone. We are all lonely. That's a sign that we all need the village we desperately crave. Mamas, how are you building your village? Whether it's a playgroup, a meal swap, or a midnight meme-sharing circle—tell us what's working (or what you wish you had). Your voice could help someone else find their people. Sources: Where Did the Village Go? Peanut. Where Did the Village Go? report on modern motherhood, 2024. Solve the daily Crossword
Graziadaily
22-07-2025
- General
- Graziadaily
Why 77% of Women Aren't Asking for Help — and What That's Costing Us
I've lost count of the number of times I've heard it, whispered in DMs, shared in quiet moments on Peanut, or typed between feeds and bedtimes: 'I didn't want to seem weak. ' Or selfish. Or dramatic. Or ungrateful. Our recent global survey of 2,250 mothers, in partnership with Nuna, laid it bare: 77% of mothers have avoided asking for help due to guilt or shame. Let's just pause on that. That's three in four mothers struggling in silence, not because help wasn't available, but because something in them said they shouldn't need it. They shouldn't want it, and they certainly shouldn't ask for it. It's a symptom of our maternal mental health crisis, but it's also a cultural one. And it's hurting women everywhere. Motherhood has always demanded strength. But somewhere along the way, that strength got distorted into a kind of toxic self-sufficiency. 'You're a mum now, you'll figure it out.' Behind that lie is a dangerous message: needing help means you're failing. We've been conditioned to believe that asking for support is something to feel bad about. That admitting struggle is indulgent. That exhaustion is just part of the job. And when we inevitably crack under the weight of it, we're told to smile through it for our friends, or family, or Instagram. Because look at everything we have, we should be grateful. The result? A generation of women who sit alone in darkened bedrooms, feed through the tears, and carry the invisible weight of a village they don't have. And that's the thing about shame: it thrives in isolation. It multiplies when it has no one to challenge it. Shame convinces us to stay quiet. To retreat. To pretend we're fine because saying otherwise might invite judgement from our family, our friends, other mothers, maybe even worse: strangers. But in that silence, it grows louder. The less we speak it, the more power it holds. Connection is the antidote. On Peanut, we see what happens when mothers feel safe enough to be honest. When one woman says, 'I'm not okay,' and ten others say, 'Me neither.' That kind of connection doesn't fix everything, but it reminds you that you're not broken. Or alone. In that moment of human connection, something shifts. The shame loses its grip. You realise you're not weak, you're just human. It's not oversharing or 'attention seeking' (a horrible phrase, for what it's worth. You deserve attention.) It's about dismantling a narrative that tells mothers they're only strong if they suffer in silence. We build resilience not by pushing through alone, but by reaching out. That's how we start to heal, together. We need to stop applauding martyrdom and start celebrating vulnerability. We need workplaces, families, partners, and platforms that say: asking for help is a strength. We need a cultural shift. Because raising kids, and ourselves in the process, isn't a solo act, it was never meant to be. So to every mother reading this who's been scared to say, 'I need help,' I want you to hear this clearly: You are not failing. You are human. And you deserve support. Let's build a culture where asking isn't shameful, it's expected. Let's bring the village back.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Tears As Shelter Dog Clings to Toy Waiting for Someone To Choose Her
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hearts have broken for a shelter dog who has repeatedly been "overlooked"—but doesn't give up hope on being chosen. Peanut, a 7-year-old mixed breed, is under the care of the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, having been transferred to them from another shelter. While the staff members don't know much about her past—apart from clear evidence she has previously had at least one litter of puppies and has "been through a lot"—Peanut is described as an "incredibly sweet, loving, and playful" dog. Staff member Kaitlin Pechin told Newsweek: "She has this endearing habit of holding a toy in her mouth when she is in her kennel, and we believe it comforts her while she waits and hopes for someone to notice her." Peanut has now experienced an outpouring of love, after her rescue shared a video montage of her waiting in her kennel with her comfort toys in her mouth, eagerly waiting for her perfect family to come along. In the clip, shared to the Humane Society of Broward County Facebook page on July 20, Peanut gazes lovingly out of the kennel, her tail wagging slowly, with a plush toy in her mouth. As the montage goes on, it shows Peanut at different times and in different places, always with a stuffed animal hanging from her jaws for comfort—often while looking out the glass door of her kennel. Peanut stands in the shelter with her stuffed toys in her mouth. Peanut stands in the shelter with her stuffed toys in her mouth. Facebook / Humane Society of Broward County The rescue wrote: "She's trying to comfort herself. "7-year-old Peanut is having trouble getting adopted because of her age. So now she waits at the kennel glass with a toy in her mouth as adopters pass by, hoping someone will notice her." The rescue's post added that Peanut has "been with us for some time, and we truly don't understand why." Pechin said: "Unfortunately, older dogs like Peanut are often overlooked by adopters who want puppies, but she still has so much love and energy to give. "She is great with kids and adults, and she might enjoy having a dog sibling, although we always schedule meet-and-greets to ensure a good fit. Peanut would bring endless laughter and companionship to a lucky family. She truly lights up around people!" Animal lovers' hearts broke for the older dog, awarding the post more than 16,000 likes, as one wrote: "Can't understand why she's still at shelter! She sits quietly with her stuffy in her mouth. So beautiful and sweet." Another posted: "Awww, this breaks my heart. She is so beautiful, and I hope that someone truly special will want to give her a happy and loving home soon." Peanut stands in her kennel with her stuffed animals. Peanut stands in her kennel with her stuffed animals. Facebook/ Humane Society of Broward County "Seniors are the best! I've never regretted adopting our seniors. Someone's got to give this girl a chance," another commented, as a third added: "Please see her! Please meet her! She is perfect and her age is perfect. Not a puppy you need to train and not too old to worry about." The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that senior dogs have just a 25 percent adoption rate, compared to a rate of 60 percent for younger canines and puppies. There are benefits to getting an older dog, however, with the ASPCA pointing out they have grown out of bad puppy habits, already have basic training and may be more likely to settle into a new home, and their personality has already been established. In Peanut's case, multiple agencies are also helping her get adopted: Benny's Buddies and Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers are covering her entire adoption fee, and Dolly's Dream will provide toys, treats and supplies "to help her settle into her new home," Pechin said. Anyone interested in Peanut can visit the rescue's website and submit an adoption application, or visit the kennels in person, which open every day at 11 a.m. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
18-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Millennials and Gen Zers Think They're the Loneliest Moms
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new study has found that moms today feel more lonely and isolated than previous generations. According to the report released by Peanut, an app which connects moms, 75 percent of mothers feel they have "less of a village" than their mothers, and 77 percent feel they have less than their grandmothers did — statistics which underscore growing concerns around loneliness and isolation in modern motherhood. The report, titled "Where Did the Village Go?", surveyed over 3,000 women, including mothers, grandmothers and non-parents. Young suffering woman sitting on couch, holding head in hands, little crying baby lying near. Young suffering woman sitting on couch, holding head in hands, little crying baby lying near. LanaStock It examined how modern support systems fail and their impact on families, workplaces and culture. Key findings included 82 percent of mothers reported feeling lonely, half of respondents admitted to crying weekly due to lack of support and nearly 90 percent of moms said they rely more on digital communities than in-person ones for parenting advice and emotional connection. The concept of "the village"—once a reliable mix of relatives, neighbors and community members who collectively helped raise children—appears to be fading fast. Modern parenting, it seems, has become an increasingly isolating journey. "For someone to have checked in on me fresh postpartum—that would have made all the difference," any anonymous Peanut user shared. The report also touched on societal factors fueling this shift: geographical mobility, demanding work schedules, delayed parenthood and the lingering effects of the pandemic all contribute to fragmented support systems. Interestingly, while 65 percent of respondents said they wished they had more intergenerational support, only 14 percent actually live close to extended family. Meanwhile, 67 percent of moms say they turn to online platforms like Peanut to fill that gap —searching for everything from parenting advice to emotional validation. Despite the sobering statistics, the report offers hope in its final pages. Peanut asked mothers what they think is really missing from their village. "One mom friend. Just one who I could text to say 'this is hard' without shame," an anonymous user from Australia shared. Lauren, from the U.S., wrote, "Someone to check in. A real human, not a blog." Peanut also outlined the next steps for what needs to be done to help women feel supported in their motherhood journey. It said asking for help should be normalized, workplaces should be transformed to honor parenting as a real and valued responsibility and governments need to step in to ensure the message is getting through: caregiving matters.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Don't buy it, don't eat it': Warning over chocolate posing 'serious health risk'
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a health warning to any customers who have purchased a chocolate bar which may pose a 'serious health risk'. The FSA has also issued urgent advice to any businesses who may be selling the chocolate in the UK. The warning surrounds the Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate which contains peanuts not mentioned on the label. As a result, the FSA says it poses 'a serious risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts'. Customers who have purchased the product and have an allergy have been urged not to eat it, while businesses are 'advised to immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals'. Tuesday 15 July 2025 - Food Alert For Action: Consumers and Food Businesses who have purchased Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate. This product contains peanut, which is not mentioned on the #Peanut — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) July 15, 2025 The warning affects all 95g packs of the chocolate. A spokesman for the FSA said: 'This product contains peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. 'We are working closely with relevant enforcement authorities to progress investigations and ensure affected products are withdrawn from the market and, where sold at retail, recalled. We are informing allergy organisations of the issue. 'Don't buy this product, and if you have bought it, don't eat it, especially if you have a peanut allergy. 'Dispose of the product at home and get in touch with your local Trading Standards in Great Britain or Environmental Health Officers in Northern Ireland, to let them know where you purchased it. 'Food businesses selling Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate in the UK, manufactured by NEOSIS, Gida ve Unlu Mam Ltd, are advised to immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals, and where there have been retail sales, to undertake product recalls. 'This is because the product presents a serious risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts. 'Businesses have been supplied these products by a company called Black Sea Trading Ltd, who have so far been uncontactable. 'As a result, food safety action is required by the food businesses selling these products.' If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
