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A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
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Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
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How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Sometimes the world’s most high-profile stages are the most unlikely places for pure, unscripted joy—especially when a baby is involved

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Peppa Pig - A picture of her parents

Peppa Pig’s baby sister has arrived—and her name comes with a touching backstory

In an exclusive quote, Mummy Pig shared she's "Thrilled Evie is finally here, happy and healthy!”

Updated May. 21, 2025
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30 of the best movies to watch on Mother’s Day with your kids

Celebrate motherhood with the best movie moms.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
90s shows

Mom swaps modern cartoons for ’90s TV—her toddler’s reaction stunned her

Introducing her toddler to 90s cartoons led to not only better behavior but also improved sleep.

Updated Mar. 19, 2025
Daycare gap

 $1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
Back to school

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025
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Someone at work questioned my ambition because I’m a mom. The irony? He was a dad

When pitching an investor, I got a question that stopped me in my tracks. Here’s how I wish I had responded—and what it taught me about proving the doubters wrong.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025
4th of July themed pie and cupcakes

Simple & stunning Fourth of July desserts to make with your kids

These 4th of July dessert recipes are so easy, kids of any age can pitch in!

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
Peppa Pig - A picture of her parents

Peppa Pig’s baby sister has arrived—and her name comes with a touching backstory

In an exclusive quote, Mummy Pig shared she's "Thrilled Evie is finally here, happy and healthy!”

Updated May. 21, 2025
Target baby food recall

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
little boy adn little girl reaching for the easter baskets

10 easy Easter recipes to make with kids—and sweet dessert ideas too

Warning: these might be too cute to eat.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

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working mom

Someone at work questioned my ambition because I’m a mom. The irony? He was a dad

When pitching an investor, I got a question that stopped me in my tracks. Here’s how I wish I had responded—and what it taught me about proving the doubters wrong.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025
Dad and son in the tampon aisle

This father-son duo in the pad aisle is breaking a generations-old taboo

For decades, conversations about menstruation have been shaped more by silence than by openness.

Updated Aug. 11, 2025
Girl or boy

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it 

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
A mom on vacation with kids

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

Updated Jul. 23, 2025
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Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 07, 2025
gap horseshoe jeans

I can’t stop wearing these weirdly perfect $35 Gap jeans

Sometimes the best pieces aren't the ones you agonize over—they're the ones that make getting dressed feel effortless and every day a little more fun.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
Lilo and Stitch

She’s not a mom—but Nani from Lilo & Stitch shows what real motherhood looks like

But in the heart of Lilo & Stitch lives one of Disney’s most powerful portrayals of motherhood—and she’s not even a mom.

Updated Jun. 02, 2025
Parents' reaction

“You’d think it’s been years”: 32-year-old comes home to a greeting melting hearts

The moment was short and simple. But when Ruthie posted the clip to TikTok with the caption “You’d think it’s been years! They’re so cute. 🥹🫶🏼”, it struck a collective nerve.

Updated May. 19, 2025
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This Mother’s Day, give her the gift of less stress

Simple ways to take something off her plate—today and every day.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
small moments

25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
best pull-on pants

10 pull-on pants that look like you tried (but feel like you didn’t)

The elastic waistband—once fashion's dirty little secret—is now the feature we're actually looking for.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
April Theory

‘April Theory’ is helping moms feel more like themselves again—here’s how

For moms especially, it’s not just an aesthetic vibe. It’s science-backed. It’s seasonal. And it might be the exact reset our nervous systems have been begging for.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025
The White Lotus Season 3

The performance of ‘having it all’: What The White Lotus gets right about friendship, womanhood, and the pressure to stay perfect

Even our most trusted friendships can hold comparison, performance, and grief—for the choices we made, and the ones we didn’t.

Updated Apr. 09, 2025
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