If You're Looking For Parenting Or Marriage Advice, Then Check Out This Young Mum Who Is Dishing Out Wisdom On TikTok
Caitlin documented and shared her goofy teenage relationship with her then-boyfriend, Noah, as it blossomed into a beautiful family.
Some social media stars build their following with polished perfection, but Caitlin Fladager won people over by being blunt about the messy parts of young marriage and motherhood. Her TikTok and Instagram posts about parenting, relationships, and mental health have made her a familiar name for millions.
What started with pregnancy photos turned into a much bigger online presence, with Caitlin sharing life with her husband Noah, their children, and the pressure that came with constant attention. Along the way, she also opened up about depression, criticism, and the strain of trying to look fine when she was not.
Her story has plenty of sweet moments, but the harder chapters are what made people keep watching.
1. How to earn your children's respect
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caitlinfladagerCaitlin and Noah Slomski, her then-boyfriend, began their fairytale romance at ages 16 and 15, respectively. When their daughter Ariana was born two years after they met, she captured and shared every bit of their quirky teenage relationship as it blossomed into a beautiful family.
The pair tied the knot, and by the time her son Jack was born in 2015, her popularity had skyrocketed far beyond anything she expected. So much so that major brands were offering her as much as $3,000 to post ads about their products and services.
3. Things you should never say to your son.
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4. "Why would you buy your 5-year-old son his own Barbies?"
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In an interview, Caitlin said she welcomed the attention, but the more her fan base grew, the more trolls showed up on her social media, creating a trail of hateful comments. Added to that, they were relentless in popping up on her forums to bash her every move.
That kind of attention can turn fast.
5. "Why do you post so many videos with your son, but not with your daughter?"
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6. You are still a good mum even if you...
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Caitlin noted that her depression was not caused by social media, but she also admitted that spending several hours of her day online was certainly not a good idea. Preserving her public image left her feeling like a phony, as did scanning through other people's feeds.
The young mum recounts pulling herself out of bed, wearing fake eyelashes, hair extensions, and getting dressed to take a few shots for the gram. When done, she takes off everything and immediately goes back to bed.
That routine says a lot about how heavy the pressure had become.
7. Marriage misconceptions that you need to do away with:
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8. "How are you and your husband still so in love?"
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As much as Caitlin wanted to delete her social media accounts, she had to work to support her family.
I needed a way to support my kids, she said. You can't just quit your job when it gets hard.
However, she was forced to face the fact that she was depressed. Her marriage crumbled when her family became aware of what was going on. Ariana, who was five years old at the time, inquired as to why her mother was always looking exhausted.
When Caitlin chose to begin therapy, that was the turning point in her life.
That was the moment everything started to shift.
9. "The secrets on how my husband and I have been together for 10 years:"
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10. Things we need to normalize in long-term relationships:
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Caitlin recalled this low point in her life, as featured in Love What Matters, where she described her dark journey.
Noah was there the whole time. He held my hand while the doctor assessed me. He stood by me while I waited for my antidepressants to be filled. He came over at night when it was all just too much for me. He was the better parent when I mentally couldn't be one.
She had improved psychologically after a year and a half.
I was cleaning more, cooking more, smiling more. So Noah and I decided we were too good to be apart any longer.
That reunion changed the tone of the whole story.
Pregnancy secrecy also comes up in this AITA story where someone kept their pregnancy hidden from close friends to avoid judgment.
11. How to help your child if they have anxiety:
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12. "My 7-year-old has anxiety. These are some of the things she did..."
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It wasn't just about seeking therapy for Caitlin; she was keen to share every bit of her struggles with anyone who cared to listen and shed light on the truth.
Caitlin's writings have evolved from genuine snippets that she no longer feels bad about sharing to honest reflections of her life. Her fans enjoy her sincerity as she tries to strike the appropriate balance between being an influencer, a mom, and a normal human being.
13. "Why my husband and I argue in front of my kids"
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14. How to get through the boring stage in your relationship:
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15. Words you can use after a fight instead of just "sorry:"
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16. Tips to calm down your kids when they are upset.
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17. Cheap and simple date night ideas to keep the fire burning in your relationship:
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18. "How do I get a love like you and your husband?"
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19. How to make sure your husband doesn't turn into a roommate after the kids:
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20. As a sign of respect, always inform your partner before you go out with friends, and hear their opinion about it.
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21. Talk with your kids regularly to find out "...what we were wrong about that week."
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22. "Why my husband and I go to bed angry after arguing."
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23. Little things you can do for your partner to make the connection stronger:
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24. "How my husband and I left the past in the past...after almost divorcing:"
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It's truly amazing how honest Caitlin is about her struggles, and she truly has a lot of wisdom to share. With her fan base continuing to grow, more and more people can gain insight into the life of a young mum who's not afraid to talk about anything!
There's no denying the fact that every single person goes through rough patches, and we can all learn something from Caitlin's story!
Want more baby-bump drama? Check out the AITA post where a woman didn’t tell her sister about her pregnancy before announcing it online.
