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Tiktok a woman crying and celebrating with her husband

‘Telling my husband I’m pregnant after 5 years of infertility’—the viral video giving hope to so many

“I never ever ever thought I’d see the day where I got to call him into the bathroom after finding out the test was, finally, positive 🥺 … A dream come true."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Viral TikTok - A woma speaking

No one warns you how emotional it is to watch your best friend become a mom

“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
Instagram post - Images of a dad finding out he's having twins

Dad learns he’s having twins—his reaction is an emotional rollercoaster

“Joy and fear consumed that man QUICKLY.”

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
Guinness World Record longest marriage - A couple holding hands

Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest marriage—84 years, 13 kids, 50+ grandkids

What can today’s parents learn from a couple who raised an entire generation—without the conveniences (or pressures) of modern parenting?

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
TikTok - A woman hugging her father

Daughter shares her exam results—her dad’s reaction brings the internet to tears

The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
brittany pettersen brings 4 week old baby to dc to cast vote

‘Nobody fights harder than a mom’: Congresswoman brings newborn to D.C. to cast key vote

When Republican leadership denied Rep. Brittany Pettersen the ability to vote by…

Updated Feb. 26, 2025
Viral TikTok - A toddler

Toddler’s simple act of kindness for his grieving brother will melt your heart

As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved one, his younger brother, Owen, quietly stepped in.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025
Viral Tiktok - Images of a woman sitting in her car

How parents who criticize others unintentionally hurt their kids

Parental emotional immaturity can manifest in different ways, from excessive criticism to a lack of emotional validation.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025
TikTok - A toddler walking around

Why a 15-year age gap didn’t stop these siblings from becoming best friends

Parents may worry that siblings with a significant age gap won’t form a close bond, but studies suggest otherwise.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025
TikTok - A daughter holding her father's hand

Millennial with 83-year-old dad sparks conversation about the struggles of caring for aging parents

“We get them for however long we get them. Being young doesn’t guarantee more time.”

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
TikTok - A mom talking

Mom fires back after being judged for appearance: ‘Since when did looks define good parenting?’

“I think we get judged because people may think we’re spending hours on our appearance instead of spending time with our children."

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Viral TikTok - a Toddler and her pet dog looking out a window

For two years, this toddler and dog watched the world together—until one morning changed everything

"These simple moments remind us how much things change—and how much they stay the same.”

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Viral TikTok - A woman talking

‘No plastic, no noise, no color’: Mom’s viral birthday party rules spark backlash online

If guests couldn’t comply, they were encouraged to give the child a handmade card...

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Brussels Airlines - Baby born on flight

Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
Viral Instagram post - Dad holding up sweet note

“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching..."

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
Viral TikTok - A woman holding a baby at a nail salon

A stranger’s kindness at a nail salon has moms everywhere tearing up

“This sweet girl noticed I was overwhelmed at the nail salon and offered to hold baby girl so I could get my nails done..."

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
Hailey Beiber

Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.

Updated Apr. 25, 2025
Dad with Alexa

This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Baby's first carwash

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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