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Viral TikTok: A grandmother comforting a crying baby on a plane

Viral video of 3 grandmothers helping a crying baby reminds us of the magic of kindness

“This was on Gray’s first plane ride. She started screaming 30 mins into the flight. These women saw how overwhelmed I was. And held out their arms to offer help."

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Instagram: An image of a dad opening a gift from his daughter

She saved every text her dad sent—then turned them into something unforgettable

In a video shared on Leah’s Instagram, her dad is seen unwrapping the rectangular package at his home in Texas on Christmas morning.

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
Reddit AITA: A picture of a mom holding her baby

Reddit AITA: A mom told her friend not to bring her newborn to the party—was that the right call?

Moms deserve grace, support, and flexibility as they navigate a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
TikTok: An image of a toddler waking up his mother

This toddler’s 5:45 a.m. wake-up call is straight out of a horror movie

The moment, equal parts hilarious and unexpectedly spooky, quickly captivated TikTok.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Reddit AITA: An image of a mom packing a bag with her child

Mom moves her family for career, in-laws explode—call her ‘selfish for taking their grandchild away’

She’s the breadwinner—and she dared to say that her financial contributions gave her the final say.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Images of a dad speaking about how to handle a bully

Why this dad refused to punish his son for bullying—and what he did instead

Instead of dictating how his son should make amends, Forseth empowered Lincoln to figure out how to make things right.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Viral TikTok: Images of a little girl putting her baby doll to bed

Toddler’s hilarious baby doll bedtime routine leaves mom speechless

Every mom has had that moment where they see their child mimicking something they’ve said or done—but sometimes, kids take it in a direction you definitely didn’t see coming.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
parenting safe word

Why every parent needs a “safe word” to tap out—before they snap

Fatherhood coach Locke Haman explains why parenting safe words might just be a game-changer for overwhelmed parents.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025

This mom’s son befriended a coffee shop stranger—and it’s the sweetest thing you’ll see today

POV: You lost your dad 10 years ago so your son doesn’t have a grandpa...but he loves the man you see at coffee every morning.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Viral TikTok: Teo side-by-side images of a dad on a subway carrying both his children

“Get you a man who”: Viral TikTok of dad carrying two kids on the subway has moms swooning

The video, which has racked up 111,000 views and counting, captures an everyday moment that feels downright heroic.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Reddit AITA: A family sitting down to enjoy Christmas dinner

Uncle declines to accept invitation to be ‘godfather’

While he was honored by the request, the situation got sticky fast: His wife wasn’t asked to be the godmother.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Viral TikTok: Images of a woman talking about parenting adult kids

Mom’s viral TikTok on parenting adult kids sparks debate over her ‘controversial’ rules

Meo’s message? Parenting adult kids doesn’t have to follow a rulebook. She’s not rushing her kids out of the house.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
Viral TikTok: A mom looking at what is inside her daughter's pink purse

Mom checks 7-year-old daughter’s purse—and is stunned by what she finds inside

A toy ray gun and a neon green rocket—clearly essential tools for any potential alien emergency—were tucked neatly inside.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
Viral TikTok shows husband's reaction to wife's postpartum body. The images show the wife standing in front of the camera looking at her stomach.

New mom’s camera accidentally captures husband’s reaction to her postpartum body

“Don’t focus on that! You look beautiful.”

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
Photo Credit: @joegonzales.co/TikTok

Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

Updated Dec. 30, 2024
Instagram post: Two images of a mom and her kid

The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: An image of a mom explaining the leisure gap between moms and dads

Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral video: An image of doctors explaining the number one thing they would never let their kids do

Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: Exhausted mom caught on baby cam putting her newborn to bed while the baby is already asleep in the crib

Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
Viral TikTok - A picture of a mom talking about how she was the fifth person to hold her baby after a c section

“I was the fifth person to hold my baby”—this mom’s viral story is striking a nerve

“It just saddened me to realize I was not the first to hold my daughter like I originally planned, but instead I ended up being the fifth,” she said.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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