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Knowledge is power! We cut through the noise to bring you the breaking news you and your family need to know about. Whether it’s updated guidance on public health or the viral celebrity news you didn’t know you needed, we’re here to keep you in the know.

Miss. Rachel

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025
Rihanna Pregnancy

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Updated May. 06, 2025
Olivia Munn postpartum

‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
meghan trainor motherhood

Meghan Trainor opens up about motherhood, body acceptance, and mental health

The Grammy-winning artist is rewriting her own narrative about body acceptance while raising her sons —and she’s doing it on her own terms.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025

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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence says postpartum made her feel “like an alien”—as a new mom, I get it

Even with help, I couldn’t rest—or eat. It wasn’t just physical—it was emotional confusion I couldn’t explain.

Updated May. 19, 2025
Viral TikTok mom crying over daughter's graduation

Why this mom’s college graduation breakdown went viral

"There I was, bawling, and he was laughing, and it actually was pretty funny."

Updated May. 16, 2025
Viral TikTok little girl at talent show

Little girl sneaks into talent show without telling her mom—and the crowd’s reaction says it all

What makes this moment even more heartwarming isn't just the pint-sized performer's gusto—it's the thunderous support from her schoolmates, parents, and teachers.

Updated May. 16, 2025
Viral Instagram post - Kids running to their teacher

Teacher lives near his students—but what they do when they see him will melt your heart

Knowledge is power! We cut through the noise to bring you the…

Updated May. 15, 2025
14 pregnant nurses at Wisconsin hospital

14 nurses at the same hospital got pregnant at the same time—and became each other’s mom village

As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves.

Updated May. 13, 2025
Viral Tiktok - A woman talking about her mother-in-law

A mother-in-law just showed the world what true support looks like

A simple act of kindness, a cheeseburger delivered with love, has sparked a global conversation about an often-maligned figure: the mother-in-law.

Updated May. 12, 2025
Viral TikTok - Senior dog comforting a baby

You won’t believe what this 14-year-old dog did when she heard a crying baby

There’s something deeply touching about watching a senior dog, once a mother herself, try to step in again. No hesitation. No training. Just care.

Updated May. 12, 2025
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One dad’s powerful response to his son’s anger is teaching a lesson every parent should hear

When it comes to raising emotionally aware children, especially boys, the gentle presence of a father can be a powerful force.

Updated May. 11, 2025
Miss. Rachel

Ms. Rachel helps kids learn to speak—but it’s what she says to moms that stays with you

Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.

Updated May. 08, 2025
big brother

The way this 9-year-old carries his baby brother? We weren’t ready

He scoops up the baby with that perfect combo of strength, care, and pure big brother energy.

Updated May. 06, 2025
Rihanna Pregnancy

Rihanna showed up late to the Met Gala—and dropped the biggest surprise of the night

Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky.

Updated May. 06, 2025
Credit: @kay_sloan via TikTok

This teacher’s PB&J lesson started with jelly on her arm—what came next was unforgettable

In a TikTok video that's rapidly winning the hearts of parents and educators alike, she transforms a potentially dry writing lesson about descriptive language into an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud experience involving bread bags, globs of peanut butter, and jelly-covered arms.

Updated May. 05, 2025
teacher

Former middle school teacher shares the things she couldn’t say—but wishes parents knew

Former teacher Maggie Perkins has struck a nerve with parents everywhere in her viral TikTok where she shares the hygiene issues educators notice but can't always address directly with families. H

Updated May. 05, 2025
grandma twins

Mom surprises her grandparents with twin pregnancy—50 years after they had twins of their own

A recent pregnancy announcement wasn't just personal news – it was a beautiful echo of her grandparents' past.

Updated May. 02, 2025
Baby kicks explained

Mom finds the perfect way to describe baby kicks—and now everyone’s trying it

Kat breaks down the bizarrely beautiful feeling of baby movement with an analogy that’s not only spot-on but also incredibly easy to try for yourself.

Updated Apr. 30, 2025
single dad

Single dad jokes he ‘loves all his kids equally,’ but his fridge tells another story

A recent TikTok video he shared, however, hints that one "child" might have a slight edge: his yellow Labrador retriever, Magnus.

Updated May. 01, 2025
Credit is @forthehome via Instagram

Pregnant wife challenges husband to wear a ‘baby bump’—his reaction is everything

The Cleveland, Ohio mom-to-be documented her husband's hilarious struggles on Instagram (@forthehome) as he attempted everyday tasks with his newfound "bump."

Updated May. 01, 2025
girl dad

Girl dad sings his heart out to his baby daughter—and her awe-struck reaction says it all

In a now-viral TikTok with over 4.3 million views, a "girl dad" strums his heart out while his tiny (and very discerning) audience watches with a mix of awe

Updated Apr. 29, 2025
friend village

After getting divorced, two best friends moved in together—to raise six kids under one roof

When that TikTok from @s__june first crossed my feed, showing two best friends tackling household chores and parenting together after their divorces, I almost dropped my phone out of sheer jealousy.

Updated Apr. 28, 2025
GenZ nurse

Gen Z nurse quietly honors every baby she’s delivered—and her method is leaving people in tears

In a now-viral TikTok that has racked up over 5.6 million views, the young nurse shares the deeply personal project she started while still in nursing school: a baby bead jar. Each bead represents a baby she’s helped deliver during her shifts as a night nurse.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
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