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'Counting On' star Joy Duggar family welcomes child-beating guru Michael Pearl amid news of tortured Turpin kids

2018-01-31T01:19:00.001-05:00

The Duggar Family of "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On" provokes a lot of controversy with their extreme views on parenting, but this latest situation might have gone too far. As the nation reels from the discovery of the 13 tortured Turpin kids, the reality television Duggars are again allying themselves with child-beating advocates Michael and Debi Pearl. The Pearls' notorious book "To Train Up a Child" has been linked to the deaths of children and may well have triggered the Turpins' cruelty, masked as Biblical "spare the rod" discipline. Parents, if you're wrestling with whether to spank your children, you need to read this article. Duggar family hosts Michael Pearl

Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth polarize 'Counting On' fans over pregnancy

2018-01-15T18:09:00.001-05:00

Mrs. Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth is polarizing folks — again — with her controversial pregnancy. An Instagram update from Joy and Austin Forsyth confused some already baffled fans of the couple's reality TV show "Counting On." Details of gender, due date, and XL baby bump has folks suspecting that the ex "19 Kids and Counting" celebrity is a lot further along than anyone is admitting. Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth polarize 'Counting On' fans over pregnancy

Kate Gosselin loses it after 'Kate Plus 8' fail, still excludes Collin Gosselin

2017-12-29T13:20:00.001-05:00

Kate Gosselin may be headed for a crash. It's reported that the mother of eight is going broke since her reality TV show "Kate Plus 8" fizzled. Ex-husband Jon Gosselin is getting closer to gaining custody of their children. And folks are starting to doubt Kate's version of the Collin Gosselin story. Reports by Hollywood Life and Radar Online provided information used in this article. Kate Gosselin loses it after 'Kate Plus 8' fail, still excludes Collin Gosselin

Free printable Thanksgiving holiday activities, crafts, coloring pages, cards

2017-11-22T18:04:00.001-05:00

Hey parents are you up to your ears in stuffing and cranberries? How about free printable Thanksgiving crafts to occupy children? Check out these Cut And Paste paper crafts to keep little ones busy during holiday preparations? Children will love coloring and making Thanksgiving party decorations, invitations, greeting cards, games, table decor, placemats and more with these printouts. Print 3D turkeys, Native American Indians crafts, pilgrims, pumpkins, harvest cornucopias--all the traditional holiday themes. Free printable Thanksgiving holiday activities, crafts, coloring pages, cards

Joy-Anna Duggar, Austin Forsyth 'confirm' unwed pregnancy with 'Counting On' baby?

2017-10-07T15:24:00.001-04:00

Did Austin Forsyth just confirm that he and Joy-Anna Duggar weren't married when they got pregnant? The "Counting On" star's Instagram picture and post strongly hint at that. Did the Reality TV couple's shared bachelor/bachelorette campout include premarital sex? Will Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar see their first "19 Kids and Counting" out-of-wedlock grandchild amid Josh Duggar [VIDEO]'s sex scandal? Joy-Anna Duggar, Austin Forsyth confirm unwed pregnancy with 'Counting On' baby?

Jana Duggar hidden in Jessa and Jinger Duggar visit, 'Counting On' fans lose it

2017-09-20T13:28:00.001-04:00

Why did a siblings' visit to Jinger Duggar Vuolo cause fans to explode? TLC "Counting On" showed Ben and Jessa Seewald going to San Antonio to see the Vuolos, yet hid Jana Duggar and her female friend. Is TLC afraid of more lesbian allegations? Was Jana excluded because she's has no husband? Did the #Reality TV show purposely avoid showing that the single, unmarried sister is Jessa's designated babysitter like she always was for Michelle Duggar on "19 Kids and Counting?" Jana Duggar hidden in Jessa and Jinger Duggar visit, 'Counting On' fans lose it

Joseph Duggar, Kendra Caldwell get intimate: Duo 'Counting On' cuddly courtship?

2017-08-23T23:07:00.001-04:00

Did Joseph Duggar just bust his dad's rules on courtship? And did mother Michelle Duggar egg Joe on? The "19 Kids and Counting" Duggar family [VIDEO] blog certainly seems to suggest so. A series of engagement photos on Facebook showed the "Counting On" star and his girlfriend Kendra Caldwell in some very cozy poses. Mrs. D took great pleasure in sharing the non-Duggar pics. What's up with the reality television clan? Joseph Duggar, Kendra Caldwell get intimate: Duo 'Counting On' cuddly courtship?

Josh Duggar, Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth, Jinger Vuolo 'Counting On' big changes

2017-07-13T11:38:00.001-04:00

"19 Kids and Counting" is back in its new reality TV incarnation "Counting On" after the nasty sex scandal involving eldest Josh Duggar. But there are more differences between the popular TLC shows than the name. Previews tease big changes for Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth, Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo, Derick and Jill Dillard, and Josh and Anna Duggar. Josh Duggar, Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth, Jinger Vuolo 'Counting On' big changes

'My 600 lb Life' Milla Clark proves cost of obesity, can weight loss beat odds?

2017-06-01T11:42:00.001-04:00

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of TLC's "Counting On" are once again being called hypocrites. This time, Facebook and Twitter fans are questioning the parents on their "Biblical" body-shaming and anti-obesity messages. Joy-Anna Duggar showed significant weight- loss before her wedding to Austin Forsyth. Folks were reminded that Michelle pushes her girls to lose weight to please God, but TLC viewers noted that some "19 Kids and Counting" men are looking rather plump themselves, even obese. 'My 600 lb Life' Milla Clark proves cost of obesity, can weight loss beat odds?

'My 600 lb Life' Milla Clark proves cost of obesity, can weight loss beat odds?

2017-05-23T17:39:00.001-04:00

47-year-old Milla Clark loves kids. But she loves food more. The five children she wanted so badly must play caregiver to their mother in her morbid obesity. Her husband Elroy is ashamed of enabling his wife but also angry that she's killing herself with food. As bad as that is, the story gets worse. Will bariatric surgery and weight loss on "My 600-lb Life" help Milla quit being a burden and start being a parent? My 600 lb Life' Milla Clark proves cost of obesity, can weight loss beat odds?

'My 600-lb Life' links Munchausen syndrome, obesity, codependency, weight-loss

2017-04-21T09:06:00.001-04:00

If you watch "My 600-lb Life" you probably have a lot of questions. You wonder how the heck people like 850-lb Steven Assanti and 900-lb Sean Milliken got so overweight. You can't fathom why caregivers would wipe butts and clean bedpans while overfeeding them. Are they just nice people or is there some sick pathology behind the caregiving? The reality TV show explores weight-loss fails and links obesity to enabling, codependency, and even, in some cases, #Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Obesity vs. Enabling 'My 600-lb Life' links Munchausen syndrome, obesity, codependency, weight-loss

Jinger Duggar pregnant: Instagram shows Jinger, Jeremy Vuolo 'Counting On' baby?

2017-04-12T09:02:00.001-04:00

Is Jinger Duggar pregnant? Fans wondered if Mrs. Jeremy Vuolo was showing off a baby bump on Instagram. And a source told InTouch weekly that the "19 Kids and Counting" daughter is in her second trimester of pregnancy and due to deliver an early fall baby. So why have Jinger's parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar elected to stay mum if they are expecting a new grandbaby? Social media users are saying that pregnancy is private and folks shouldn't be sticking their noses in. But the Duggars of TLC's "Counting On" are very public. They share freely on Facebook and would normally gush over a baby. Rumor has it the pregnancy is being saved for a reality television reveal. 'Pregnant' Jinger Duggar raises debate Jinger Duggar pregnant: Instagram shows Jinger, Jeremy Vuolo 'Counting On' baby?

'Teen Mom 2' Kailyn Lowry planned pregnancy, yet blames critics, feels cheated

2017-02-28T17:59:00.001-05:00

Unwed and pregnant Kailyn Lowry has nothing but pride in her pregnancy and blame for others. The "#Teen Mom 2" star planned to get pregnant despite her recent divorce from Javi Marroquin. But in all the baby bliss, Lowry feels cheated out of her pregnancy reveal and criticized those who sold her out. Kailyn's spokesperson originally denied pregnancy questions and shamed folks for asking. Then Kailyn fessed up, boasted a lot of support and faulted her critics. That's a lot of blame from one who is happily expecting. Is this just a maneuver to deflect attention off the fact that the reality TV star is again a baby mama but not a bride? 'Teen Mom 2' Kailyn Lowry planned pregnancy, yet blames critics, feels cheated

'Counting On' Jessa Duggar Seewald gives birth to baby boy: Ben Seewald ready for 2 kids?

2017-02-10T16:07:00.001-05:00

Jessa Duggar Seewald gave birth to her second son on Feb. 6 and family, friends and fans of "Counting On" rejoice in her safe delivery. But it begs some questions: is dad Ben Seewald ready at 21 for two kids? He wasn't sure about that a few months ago. If he's not, he'd better get ready because Duggar comes from "19 Kids and Counting" and proclaims herself ready to compete in the family's baby race. The couple also expects that their toddler Spurgeon Seewald will step up to the plate as older brother, at the tender age of 15 months. Jessa Duggar Seewald gives birth to baby boy, but is Ben Seewald, 21, ready?

Beyonce pregnant with twins -- doctors fear health risk

2017-02-03T12:39:00.001-05:00

Beyonce is pregnant with twins and joyfully bared her baby bump in some intimate photos with Jay-Z and blue ivy. A pic of Queen Bey cradling her naked belly set a world record for most Instagram likes. Some folks fretted over Beyonce's "racy" pics. But doctors worry about bigger issues like weight loss or gain, age, and other complications in this high-risk pregnancy. Beyonce pregnant with twins -- doctors fear health risk

Honey Boo Boo more obese as Mama June Shannon gets makeover, weight loss surgery

2017-01-30T19:02:00.001-05:00

Reality TV Mama June Shannon promises a complete transformation after weight loss and plastic surgery. But obesity still stalks her famous daughter Alana Thompson. The clan of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" appear in a new reality television show, "Mama June: From Not to Hot" on WEtv. The Georgia mom dishes on her expensive new home and healthier lifestyle. Yet she doesn't seem to have heeded the advice of "The Doctors" to help Alana get obesity under control. Honey Boo Boo more obese as Mama June Shannon gets makeover, weight loss surgery

'My 600-lb Life' transgender Chay Guillory comes out, finds surprise weight loss mojo

2017-01-30T15:46:00.001-05:00

TLC reality television show "My 600-lb Life" chronicles some of the most shocking celebrity makeovers ever. These aren't Hollywood celebrities, but morbidly obese people hoping to save their lives with gastric bypass surgery. In shocking makeovers, none was quite so extensive as that of Chay Guillory. Now living as Lola, the 24-year-old found surprising weight loss mojo getting out of the closet and into the women's fitting room. 'My 600-lb Life' transgender Chay Guillory comes out, finds surprise weight loss mojo

'My 600-lb Life' Amber Rachdi debuts dazzling 420-lb weight loss, kicks obesity butt at 26

2017-01-23T12:16:00.001-05:00

Amber Rachdi was different from most other morbidly obese patients on "#My 600-lb Life" and folks saw that right away. She was young, beautifully made up, and brutally honest with no self-delusions. She has the face of a celebrity. But at 660 pounds, Amber couldn't stand upright, let alone care for herself. However with grit, gastric bypass surgery, and gasp-worthy weight loss, the 26-year-old has been able to reverse killer obesity. 'My 600-lb Life' Amber Rachdi debuts dazzling 420-lb weight loss, kicks obesity butt at 26

'Kate Plus 8' Kate Gosselin excludes Collin Gosselin, Jon Gosselin at sextuplets birthday

2016-11-30T21:37:00.001-05:00

Kate Gosselin left sextuplet Collin Gosselin out of his own birthday party. She uninvited dad Jon Gosselin too. Mom says she's stressed from planning the lavish sextuplet birthday party and sad Collin had to miss it. Mom orchestrated the bash on her reality TV show "Kate Plus 8" but two guests of honor were missing: the birthday boy and his dad. 'Kate Plus 8' Kate Gosselin uninvites Collin Gosselin, Jon Gosselin to sextuplets birthday

'Teen Mom' Catelynn Lowell, Tyler Baltierra regret adoption: is it postpartum depression?

2016-11-16T19:46:00.001-05:00

Does Catelynn Lowell of "#Teen Mom OG" regret putting her daughter Carly up for adoption? She's hurt that the girl's adoptive parents won't let her see her child, despite the adoption agreement backing their decision. Are those the health issues her husband Tyler Baltierra expressed concern over? The "Teen Mom" star seems upset over Carly but could the birth of baby Novalee be driving it? Her affect sounds remarkably like postpartum #depression described by singer Adele. 'Teen Mom' Catelynn Lowell, Tyler Baltierra regret adoption: is it postpartum depression?

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood blasts STFU as boob job, plastic surgery fail hits raw nerve

2016-10-30T22:40:00.001-04:00

What "Teen Mom" Amber Portwood was aiming for with plastic surgery and what she ended up with proves the Rolling Stones right--you can't always get what you want. Portwood went for a Marilyn Monroe mommy makeover complete with boob job, tummy tuck, facelift, new eyebrows, Botox, platinum blonde hair, the works--but walked out looking like she was dressed for Halloween as some weird manga cosplay caricature. When critics told her so, Amber took to social media to send a general STFU message. 'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood blasts STFU as boob job, plastic surgery fail hits raw nerve

Maksim Chmerkovskiy waltzes off 'Dancing With The Stars' for bigger role, smaller partner

2016-10-26T21:32:00.001-04:00

Maksim Chmerkovskiy won't be back next season on "Dancing With The Stars." The pro dancer waltzed off the competitive dance show after he and Amber Rose got dropped. Did he flounce and bounce? No--Chmerkovskiy and girlfriend Peta Murgatroyd are taking on a whole new dance floor with bigger roles and a smaller partner. So get the tissues ready because Maks' reason for leaving "#DWTS" will have you blubbing. Maksim Chmerkovskiy waltzes off 'Dancing With The Stars' for bigger role, smaller partner

'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

2016-10-19T17:58:00.001-04:00

At least one of Michelle Duggar's "19 Kids and Counting" is following her fertility footsteps. Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald announced they were pregnant for the second time this year. Baby Spurgeon Seewald was just six months old and already a big brother. Jessa and Ben revealed on their October 18 episode of TLC "#Counting On" that Jessa was 100 days pregnant when the show was filmed. They didn't say exactly how far apart their children would be but they did share that they weren't ready for one baby, let alone two 'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar on marriage retreat, Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo flout courtship

2016-10-10T15:31:00.001-04:00

On the TLC reality TV show "Counting On" Jinger Duggar continues to flout courtship rules giving boyfriend Jeremy Vuolo a 'verboten' full frontal hug. Meanwhile second eldest Jana #Duggar discussed what she wanted in a woman for her twin John-David and her own longing for a man. And where were the Duggar parents? On a marriage retreat: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar dispensed marriage counseling advice at a posh, $275 ticket couples' getaway as their molester son Josh Duggar began his reentry into married life after adultery, cybersex, porn addiction and sex rehab. Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar on marriage retreat, Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo flout courtship

Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar on marriage retreat, Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo flout courtship

2016-10-10T13:39:00.001-04:00

On the TLC reality TV show "Counting On" Jinger Duggar continues to flout courtship rules giving boyfriend Jeremy Vuolo a 'verboten' full frontal hug. Meanwhile second eldest Jana Duggar discussed what she wanted in a woman for her twin John-David and her own longing for a man. And where were the Duggar parents? On a marriage retreat: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar dispensed marriage advice at a posh, $275-per-ticket couples' getaway as their molester son Josh Duggar began his reentry into married life after adultery, cybersex, porn addiction and sex rehab. Just another chapter in "Keeping Up With the Duggars." Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar on marriage retreat, Jinger Duggar, Jeremy Vuolo flout courtship