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Calling all parents who need a laugh break, hacks and advice you'll actually use, and the viral stories you'll hear about at the school drop-off. Consider us your go-to playdate friends!
If Your Family Road Trips Typically Consist Of A Million “Are We There Yet” Questions, These 18 Products Will Help Keep Your Kids Occupied
Make sure snacks are *always* in reach.
34 Toys And Games Reviewers Say Are Just As Fun For Adults As They Are For Kids
Take it from my 10 years of experience working with kids — you'll want these babies on hand.
My Son Took His Own Life. Here's Why You Should Stop Saying "Committed Suicide."
"I can’t bring my son back. But as a bereaved parent, I can ask one thing of the rest of the world."
"Every Single Couple We Know That Did This Split Up": 25 Subtle Signs That A Marriage Won't Last, According To Older Adults Who Learned From Experience
"The bigger the wedding, the messier the divorce."
Tell Us Your Favorite Cheap, Easy, And Fast Dinner Ideas To Make At The End Of A Long Day
Get your grub on without breaking the bank.
63 Gift Ideas For Kids If You Have No Clue What To Get Them
When you see me toting a teeny monkey toy around my finger, don't question it.
"Tofurkey Over Family": Redditors Are Divided Over This Vegan's Controversial Thanksgiving Dinner Request
"He doesn’t get to hold holidays hostage because of his own dietary choices."
"We Got To Stop At The Shaming": Here's What Kaley Cuoco Had To Say About Criticism Of Her Parenting Style
"Every mom I can guarantee, is doing the best they can."
"Boomers Are Perpetually Trying To Eat From A Garden They Didn't Tend To.": The Internet Is Roasting Baby Boomers Who Are Grieving Not Having Grandchildren
"Boomers are perpetually trying to eat from a garden they didn't tend to."
Grimes Said She Feared Going "Bankrupt" In Her Custody Dispute With Ex Elon Musk
"The threat of losing ur kids while going bankrupt fighting for them is not very conducive to creative thoughts."
Michelle Yeoh Recalled The “Brave” Decision To End Her First Marriage After She Couldn’t “Give Him The Family That He Craves For”
“Yes, we love each other very much now, but in 10 years or 20 years, I still can’t give him the family that he craves for… That’s why this dialogue between a couple is so important.”
Keke Palmer Shared The Heartwarming Advice Will Smith Gave Her When She Wanted To Legally Emancipate Herself From Her Parents At Age 17
It comes three years after Will said his “heart shattered” when his son, Jaden, tried to emancipate himself at age 15.
"Cutting Back" On My Drinking Landed Me In The Hospital. Here’s Why.
"One of the more serious and horrifying symptoms I had started experiencing was 'visions' of creatures crawling over me at night and attacking me as I attempted to sleep."
Shhh, Don’t Tell Your Kiddo, But Reviewers Say These 27 Toys Are Fun *And* Educational
Who knew using their little brains could be so much fun... (I mean, you did, of course, but don't tell them that).
17 People Who Thought They Had A Pretty Normal Family... Only For Grandpa And Grandma To Randomly Drop Some Wild Family Lore
"Jerry Springer would have loved my grandpa."
This Woman Explained What It Means To Be A "Glass Child" — AKA Someone Neglected By Their Parents Because Their Sibling Needed More Attention — And Now People Are Having Maaaajor Revelations
"To be validated is to be heard and seen, and every child needs that."
Married Men, Tell Us What You Wish You Knew Before You Got Married
We want to hear your thoughts.
41 Gifts That Even Hard-To-Shop-For Parents Will Love
If you're not sure what to give the person who has given you everything, we've got you covered.
Jennifer Love Hewitt Just Revealed That The Press Knew About Her Mom’s Death Before She Did
“Everybody knew, and it was such a weird thing for me.”
24 Anxiety-Reducing Tips That'll Help If You're Still Reeling Over The Election Results (And Life In General)
"The quicker I can recognize this, the easier it is to keep from spiraling."
37 Gifts For Dads Who Never Have A Christmas Wish List
You'll even find something for the "I don't want anything" crowd in this post.
These Are The Most Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose For Their Children In The Last Year
The most popular picks for 2023 were Olivia for girls for the fifth year in a row and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. But some of these other names are...unique to say the least.
Couples Who Almost Got Divorced, Spill The Tea On What Made You Change Your Mind
I know this sounds wild, but these new holiday movies have me rethinking the way relationships work.
40 Toys And Games That’ll Bring So Much Joy On Christmas Day
You'll be the gift-giving MVP with these action-packed toys, brain-teasing puzzles, and engaging party games that'll have the whole family rolling with laughter.
27 Stocking Stuffers Your Kid Will Be Totally Obsessed With
You might not want to let Santa take credit for these.
This Dad Is Refusing To Pay His Trump-Supporting Sons' College Tuition After The Election, And People Are Debating If He's Gone Too Far
"I’ve decided to pass on the [college] expenses to my two Trump-supporting sons so they can truly feel firsthand the cost and expense of his absolutely stupid policy decisions."
25 Walmart Toys That Just About Any Kid Would Love To Get
Be it new or an updated classic, we're here to help you find just the right toy for kids of any age.
Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt’s 16-Year-Old Son Knox Made His First Red Carpet Appearance In Over 3 Years, And You Won’t Believe How Much He’s Grown
The last time Knox walked a red carpet was when he was 13.
After Admitting She Felt “Vulnerable” During Her 1992 Photo Shoot With Mark Wahlberg, Kate Moss Has Recalled Another Uncomfortable Shoot Where She Was Made To Pose Topless At 15
“I never wanted to be topless. I would cry, and I had to get over it because the photographer was like, ‘If you don’t do this, I’m not gonna book you for the next job.’”
People Are Sharing The Vulnerable Reasons They're Not Having Children, And It's Beyond Eye-Opening
"I don’t want that responsibility of trying to take care of something that needs all my attention 24/7 for the next 18+ years."
40-Somethings Are Sharing All The Changes Their Bodies Are Going Through That Nobody Prepared Them For
From bad vision to arthritis, these are just some of the things that start a lot sooner than you think.
My Church Told Me I Needed Sex Addicts Anonymous. Here's What Happened When I Went.
"I was terrified of disappointing God. Sex was on my mind — just like most other teens — but underneath, my thoughts thrummed a steady hum of shame."
25 Poems About Parenting That Will Make You Laugh Then Cry Then Laugh Again
"These tiny kicks felt much sweeter inside my belly than they do right now…against my face."
My Husband And His Family Voted For Trump — So I'm Canceling Thanksgiving And Christmas
"I will not unwrap gifts given to me by people who voted for a party that has talked about building internment camps and mass deportation."
25 Unhappily Married People Are Sharing Why They'll Never Get A Divorce, And It's Genuinely Heart-Wrenching
"If I had seen all the red flags in our dating years, I would've kept walking down the aisle and out the back door."
Michelle Yeoh's Deeply Personal Explanation For Why She Has No Regrets About Not Having Children Is A Lesson In Strength And Acceptance
“Maybe that is the biggest sadness in my life, that I cannot have kids."
Reviewers With Kids Say These 27 Parenting Products Are “Essentials”
You're crushing this whole parenting thing.
Older Adults Who Chose To Remain Single Are Revealing What Their Lives Are Actually Like
"I have never wanted kids. I'm 43 and never changed my mind, regardless of people constantly telling me I would once I met 'the one.' I fell in love and still never wanted kids. I'm divorced and happy. I'm single because I'm not afraid to be."
18 Deep, Deep, Deeeeply Shocking Secrets Families Thought They Could Hide Forever
"I was an only child my whole life. Then, when my dad died in my thirties, I learned my cousin was actually my brother."
After Watching Our Twins Die, Our Marriage Almost Didn't Make It. Here's How We Found Our Way Back.
"I would never wish such unbearable heartbreak on another person."
20 Products For Kids Who Like To Help Their Parents With Things Around The House
They'll love this new level of independence, and you'll love not having to clean up after them.
17 Brutally Honest Confessions From People Who Strongly Disagree With Their Family Members' Political Views
"My dad asked me who I voted for. I asked why it mattered, and he told me he knew what that meant and that I voted for the wrong person."
61 Fun Gifts For Toddlers That’ll Fill Your Home With Joy Instead Of Chaos (For Once)
Puffy stickers, wooden blocks, a lil' chair to call their own — you're about to be your toddler's holiday hero.
25 Cool Toys From Target That Basically Any Kid Will Love
The look on a child's face when they're bummed about a present they received is brutal. Let's avoid that.
I'm A Home Cook With A Spreadsheet Of HUNDREDS Of Recipes I've Made, And I Want To Share Personalized Recommendations For You To Try
Finding an A+ recipe on the internet is hard, so please, let me help.
I Left America To Raise My Child In The Netherlands, And I Ran Into Something I Never Expected
"I was lured by the scenic charm — which the Netherlands certainly delivered. What I couldn’t have imagined was the peace this country would give me in a decision that wasn’t easy for me to make."
This Woman's Controversial Obituary For Her Mom Caused Outrage — But I Think We Need More Like It
"My grandmother died last fall. As far as I know, she remained abusive to her last breath. I don’t believe there is any way to honor her life as she chose to live it and, for this reason, no one in the family has written an obituary for her."
Parents Are Busy Enough, But They Loved These 29 Products So Much That They Made Time To Make A TikTok About Them
Parents love their kids, but these products miiigghhtttt just come a close second.
"Why Do They Hate Me?": Parents Are Sharing What Their Children Are Asking Post-Election, And It's Incredibly Important
Experts explain how parents and caregivers can reassure children during this time.
15 Brutally Honest Confessions From Older Adults About What Aging Really Feels Like
"Honestly, the cognitive understanding that I have more years behind me than ahead of me freaks me out a bit. Where did all those years go?"
I Take My Young Daughters To A Clothing-Optional Hot Spring Every Year. Here's Why.
"I want my daughters to know that all bodies, regardless of size, age, gender, skin tone, disabling conditions or prevalence of cellulite, are deserving of pleasure and capable of experiencing pleasure."
The New York Times Published A Story About Boomers Grieving Not Becoming Grandparents, And Their Millennial Children Are Not Impressed
The grief of not having grandkids is valid — but so, too, are the reasons people are choosing not to have children today.
John Krasinski Recalled Experiencing An “Unbelievable Head Trip” When He Realized His Daughters Had No Idea He Was Famous And Thought He Was An Accountant
“She hadn’t seen the show. I think I was an accountant in her eyes… It’s a pretty wild thing for them to process.”
21 "Hard Realities" Of Marriage That People Never Talk About, According To Divorced Women
"The hardest part was pretending with family and friends in public that everything was good. In reality, he was the worst at home. It was so strange to watch women fawn over him like he was so great while I just thought, 'Wow, if you only knew.'"
Here’s Everything There Is To Know About Hugh Grant’s Seriously Sweet — And Super Private — Relationship With His Five Kids
He really is a big ol’ softie underneath that grumpy old man act.
17 "Lies" And "Misconceptions" About Parenting You Should STOP Believing, Straight From Parents
"People will tell you they would LOVE to help when the baby comes! This is a lie. Do not believe them. Plan to do this alone or with paid help only. The village is dead."
46 Stocking Stuffers For Kids They'll Truly Love
These goodies will bring *so* much joy to the little ones (and older kids) on Christmas morning — nice work, Santa.
This Dangerous Money Habit Is Becoming More Common And Experts Are Begging You Not To Do It
Data suggests the 2024 election is fueling this bad habit.
35 Toys That Just About Any Kid Would Love To Get
"Six months later and they still play with this all the time." —A happy reviewer
My Husband And I Left Our Spouses To Be Together. Here’s What I've Learned About Love.
The judgment we faced from some of our family members and friends was the least of our worries.
25 Target Stocking Stuffers For Kids They'll Truly Love
From fidgets to the viral screaming goat — these stocking stuffers will have them jumping for joy.
24 Incredibly Honest Confessions From People Who Voted Differently Than Their Partners
"When me and my husband met, I knew he had voted for Trump in 2016, but at that point, it wasn’t uncommon. While I am more liberal, I do have many conservative beliefs, so I understood. But this year was the biggest shift for me. It felt like he was buying into something I just couldn’t understand. That he wasn’t even fully understanding his decision. We now have a 3-year-old child, and I feel lost. I still love my partner, but I cannot imagine how he could believe that Trump is the right choice for our child’s future."
People Are Sharing The "Horrifying" Items Someone Can Have In Their Home That Signals They're A "Red Flag"
"This was a room dedicated to Hitler, the Nazis, and everything else vile."
23 Petty, Petty, Petty People Who Took Something From Their Ex For Revenge When They Got Divorced
"My ex took half of the DVD collection, including movies they hated, just out of pettiness."
17 Dangerous, Disturbing, And Downright Deadly Baby Products From Back In The Day
Here I am worrying if an organic food pouch that's been out of the fridge an hour is still good and babies back in the day had lawn chair car seats.
17 Very, Veryyyyy Annoying Common Things That Men Experience, And I Never Thought I'd Actually Have Sympathy For Them, But I Kinda Do
"In the summer, I can't even move by the end of the day because my entire crotch looks like a murder scene."
Here Are 29 Things Almost Every Single Millennial Had In Their Parents' House Growing Up In The '90s, But I Am Curious If You Had Them Too
TBH, some of these things might still be in your childhood home.
"You're Setting Them Up For Disappointment": People With Kids Are Sharing The Modern Parenting Trends They 100% Disagree With
"I don't necessarily disagree with this concept, but I think many parents who practice it don't fully understand it."
Compile A GIANT List Of Baby Names To Find Out Which Era You're Currently Living In!
No, because I've got all my baby name inspo from Taylor! 🫶
After He Shared Anti-Kamala Harris Videos, Kim Kardashian Confirmed She Took Down Son Saint West's YouTube Page
"It's a kid. He has no idea."
Kim Kardashian Said That “No Matter What Kind Of Help” She Has, She’s Still “Basically Raising Four Kids” On Her Own
“I just think that no matter what kind of help I have, I’m basically raising four kids by myself here."
Just 25 Walmart Toys Your Kids Will Actually Play With More Than Once
From toddlers to big kids — these toys get some serious play.
This Wild Story About A Mom Disinviting Her Daughter From Thanksgiving Is A Perfect Example Of How The Holidays Can Bring Out The Absolute Worst In People
Gobble gobble, here comes the Thanksgiving family drama...
Children Of Divorced Parents Or Those Who Should Have Split Are Speaking Up, And Their Stories Might Surprise You
"Now that I am a licensed psychologist, it is much easier for me to look back and identify the poor boundaries."
Share With Us The Trashiest Thing A Family Member Has Done At A Holiday Get-Together
It's the most wonderful time of the year, until someone starts getting a little too honest at the dinner table.
"This Show Needs To Be Cancelled" — People Are Livid About This Fake Pregnancy Storyline That "RHONY" Just Pulled
"This show needs to be cancelled, the cast is beyond repair. What a horrible season, i’m speechless" —@isbyeathreat
Older Adults Are Getting Brutally Honest About The Things You Have To Start Doing To Consider Yourself A "Real Adult"
"I know this sounds politically charged, but by 30, people should still be able to converse and be respectful while disagreeing."
"The Simple Answer Is That I Don’t Want To Die": Women Are Sharing Why They Won't Have Kids After Trump Won The Election, And This Feels So Dystopian
"I lost my sister due to pregnancy complications when our state didn't let her have an abortion. I’m scared of that happening to me."
Tom Brady Got Real About Why It "Sucks" To Be One Of His Children
"I want him to know that his dad's got his back."
I Built A Life In America, Feeling Like I Belonged. Then I Realized It Could All Be Taken Away In An Instant.
"It’s unimaginable to me that I could be deported after having given so much to have what I have now, only for it to be stripped from me and consolidated into a duffle bag if I was sent back."
10 Nepo Babies Who Ended Up Becoming More Famous Than Their Celeb Parents
Some celebrity kids feel the pressure of their parents, but not these ones.
My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.
“We don’t know what’s wrong,” I plead. A team of doctors descend upon us.
16 Stories Of Men Doing Really Wholesome Things That Prove Toxic Masculinity Is A Disease
Men being kind and cute with animals is definitely a theme here, and I'm not mad at it.
I Live Halfway Across The World To Hide A Secret Life From My Parents
"Until I get there, I am a 25-year-old woman living a secret life with two dogs and a partner my parents don’t know anything about."
Parents Have Spoken: No Need To Search Further, These 31 Baby Products Reign Supreme
A pair of wearable breast pumps, a bottle sterilizer, a baby swing — everything you need to make life with a baby a whole lot easier.
Olivia Munn Said She And John Mulaney Weren't Dating When She Was First Pregnant
"I barely knew him."
This Teacher Caught Her Quiet Student Talking To A ChatGPT Tool Like It's Their Friend, And More Teachers Are Revealing The Scary Ways AI Has Affected Their Classroom
"I teach high school, and it has become increasingly clear that nothing these kids submit is original."
A New Study Has Revealed A Serious Downside To Being A Firstborn Or Only Child
The unique pressures of being firstborn could hurt children's mental health.
31 Toys Your Preschooler Will Actually Play With
Because endless energy and boundless curiosity call for a top-tier toy stockpile.
14 Happy News Stories From This Week That Won't Cure Your Depression, But Might Lighten The Mental Load
Don't worry, I'm crying happy tears this time.
My 7-Year-Old Was The Target Of An Antisemitic Joke. Here's What I Told Him.
"I slowed down the car, my heart pounding as I processed what I'd just heard."
Megan Fox Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child
The actor shared the announcement in a moving Instagram post that appeared to honor a past miscarriage.
This Teacher Was Discussing Hurricanes When A Student Spouted A GOP Conspiracy Theory, And Waaaaay Too Many Teachers Can Relate
"When we had the eclipse last year a kid in my room didn't return his viewing permission slip because he 'knows what the government is trying to do.'"
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Just Shared His Pride For A 13-Year-Old Boy Who Broke Down In Tears In Front Of Him
“Us boys never want to be emotional in front of people, let alone cry in front of grown men we look up to.”
Andy Samberg Recalled Being Impressed When Amy Adams Refused To Partake In A “Dirty” And Inappropriate “Saturday Night Live” Skit To Protect Her Young Fans
"I can’t do that. Little girls are so obsessed with Enchanted right now. They will find this, and it will be scarring for them."
