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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

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
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
senior rescue

Mom says no to another dog—until a senior rescue “chooses” her teen

In a TikTok video that's capturing hearts across social media, Rodriguez documented her teenage daughter's immediate and profound connection with a senior husky mix.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
hero dogs

Buford the brave: Hero dog finds missing toddler 7 miles from home in Arizona wilderness

In a heart-stopping story with the happiest ending, a loyal ranch dog named Buford is being hailed a hero after finding a missing toddler who had wandered seven miles away from his home in the rural Arizona wilderness.

Updated Apr. 23, 2025
modern village

A baby in the corner, someone swiping Hinge, divorce jokes in the air—welcome to girls night in your 30s

A now-viral TikTok from creator @danilyndesign hit a nerve—and maybe even healed something—in the hearts of so many women just trying to find their way through adulthood.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
easter egg hunt

12 dads show up for an Easter egg hunt—then realize they’re the eggs

Arizona mom Rachael Woolsey's TikTok has gone viral with over 5.7 million views, showing what might be the most entertaining twist on an Easter egg hunt we've ever seen: where the dads themselves become the hunted.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
mental health walk

The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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