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Keep up with the latest news on what matters most to your family, from public health to parenting and maybe some celebrity gossip, too.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams reveals why ‘guided struggle’ is the secret to raising resilient kids

Pharrell, the man whose music makes you want to get up and dance is also setting boundaries and teaching his kids life lessons.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Amanda Seyfried says taking time for herself feels ‘selfish’ as a mom of two—here’s why it’s actually essential

Amanda Seyfried recently opened up about the delicate balance of motherhood and self-care, sharing how making time for herself can sometimes feel “selfish.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Kylie Kelce says Jason Kelce isn’t watching their kids right now—and moms everywhere have thoughts

Kylie’s comments strike a nerve. It’s an all-too-familiar dilemma for moms everywhere: being the default parent, even in households that aim for equality.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Viral TikTok: Still images of a mom explaining how her salary does not cover childcare costs

‘My salary doesn’t cover daycare’: A mom’s viral TikTok highlights the need to rethink childcare costs

Paige Turner, recently went viral on TikTok with a plea to moms everywhere: “Stop comparing the cost of childcare directly to your salary.”

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Reddit AITA: A picture of a grandmother holding her grandchild

Mom refuses grandparents’ help after they take baby without permission—Reddit reacts

Every mom has that one story. The one where boundaries get crossed, trust is tested, and a simple ask for help turns into a lesson learned the hard way. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Stills from a viral TikTok capturing a baby's emotional reaction to being able to see for the first time

Watch: Baby’s emotional reaction to seeing clearly for the first time goes viral

When the glasses are gently placed on his tiny face, something extraordinary happens: his curious gaze transforms into a radiant smile.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Viral TikTok: Still images of a mom explaining what it feels like to be the first mom in a friends group

Viral TikTok sheds light on the struggles of being the first mom in your friend group

Being a new parent is tough, but being the first mom in your group takes it to a whole new level of bravery.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Two still images of a mom explaining how to make babies less expensive

Motherhood of the traveling baby bins: How moms are turning hand-me-downs into community

Picture this: a group of moms with babies born just months apart, pooling their outgrown baby clothes into a series of well-organized bins.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Father daughter dance video TikTok

This grandpa has all of TikTok crying over a father/daughter dance—and we are not okay

In a viral video, we see a little girl get the father/daughter dance of her dreams, thanks to her incredible grandpa.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Three still images of a smiling Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds gets real about missing his kids’ milestones and raising four with Blake Lively

“I kind of die inside when I see their faces and they do a sports thing or something and I missed it,” he admitted.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
A UPS driver captured on a ring doorbell excited about snacks

UPS driver’s hilarious reaction to holiday porch snacks reminds us why small gestures matter

The video shows a UPS driver decked out in a holiday bauble headband, bringing not just packages, but also pure holiday joy.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Viral TikTok - Still images of a family celebrating the only grandchild

Viral TikTok proves families will do *anything* for their only grandchild

Here’s the setup: A high chair. A baby boy who can’t stop grooving. And a room full of adults who’ve decided that tonight’s main course isn’t spaghetti—it’s Pink Pony Club.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Three still images of a couple sharing their pregnancy announcement with the grandparents

“We’re pregnant in our 40s!”: Viral pregnancy announcement sparks conversation about motherhood later in life

The couple broke the big news to Scott’s parents through a clever pregnancy reveal using a lotto scratch-off ticket.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Viral TikTok: Three images of a mom explaining how she handles Christmas with 8 kids

Mom of 8 shares how she creates Christmas magic with fewer gifts—and no Santa

She’s raising eight kids (yes, eight!) and has mastered a Christmas system that’s both simple and sweet. 

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Viral tiktok: A girl walking down the street without a coat

Mom’s viral video of her daughter’s coat refusal is parenting gold

Parenting is a constant juggling act: letting kids express their independence while silently hoping strangers aren’t judging you for their choices (or lack of a coat). 

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
RX kids: A new mom holding her baby

Moms are getting $7,500 for having a baby in Michigan—here’s how it’s transforming lives

What if we just paid women when they have babies? A revolutionary new program is testing exactly that—and it’s already changing lives.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
viral tiktok - Sister meets her new sibling

Toddler meets baby brother for the first time—and instantly loses it

Sibling introductions can be a magical time for parents, but as one TikTok video hilariously proves, they can also be unpredictably funny and adorably chaotic.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
8 year old being gift for mom after losing dad

After losing her dad, this 8-year-old’s holiday gesture will leave you in tears

While no child should have to carry the burden of such loss, their resilience and empathy often shine through in remarkable ways.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024
Dad experiencing mental load

Father of 3 realizes the true weight of his wife’s ‘mental load’ after 8 days alone with the kids

Thompson shared his realization in a heartfelt video after eight days of solo parenting. "I had no idea it felt like this," he admitted.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
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Kylie Kelce shares her honest reaction to ‘gender disappointment’ in pregnancy: ‘I cried for a solid 30 minutes’

Kylie Kelce, wife of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, is carving out…

Updated Dec. 06, 2024
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