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The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children
New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Should homework be banned? What experts and moms say
Learning should be a lifelong journey of following your curiosity, not a punitive daily punishment.

Dad’s ‘do not disturb’ game night letter hits a nerve, with 50M views
On October 22, 2024, @JoyyUnSpeakable broke the internet (well, almost) with a viral post on X that quickly racked up nearly 50 million views.

Viral gender reveal cake gone wrong: bakery accidentally spoils the surprise
For mom-to-be Ariel (@morbidmama7), the excitement over her gender reveal cake turned into disappointment when the bakery left her a voicemail accidentally spilling the news.

Viral video shows why ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ is a hilarious myth
Watch as Rhett Scheurn struggles to get some shut-eye beside his newborn.

Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns
If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP.

NICU baby’s Taylor Swift costume is melting hearts everywhere
This viral TikTok video has touched the hearts of Swiftie moms and NICU families across the globe.

Buybuy BABY closing all stores (again): What it means for moms
The closure marks the end of an era.

91% of moms say parenthood is more fulfilling than they ever imagined
Peanut’s new survey is part of a broader effort to shift the parenting narrative.

Is Disney’s new Lightning Lane ‘Premier Pass’ worth it for moms?
A family of four could be looking at nearly $2,000 to skip lines.

Sweden now pays grandparents to take parental leave. America, it’s time to catch up.
Imagine this: Your parents or even your best friend can officially take…

My sister ‘stole’ my dream baby name—how do I make peace with it?
Oh, baby names! As any parent will tell you, picking the perfect…

Struggling with school drop-offs? This mom’s viral hack might help
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a tough school drop-off with…

The top 10 US airports for breastfeeding: Is yours on the list?
Airplane travel with kids is stressful enough—adding the need to breastfeed or…

2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know
All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.

A mom turns to the internet for help identifying her teen son’s sudden ‘corn chip smell’
This mom says her son is 'ripe,' and she wants to know if others can relate.

Mom explains that cleaning her teen’s bedroom is her way of ‘extending grace’
"The point of this video is that you need to extend grace."

Dad wants to know if he’s wrong for telling Grandma she can’t be called ‘Glammy’
Glammy, FiFi, Lolli, Bibi, Lola, Ari, oh my

Therapist perfectly explains why we’re always worried about people hating us
"Why do you say, 'Are you mad at me?' all the time?"

Woman goes viral for sharing ‘medical binder’ she takes to doctor’s appointments
"Girl to girl: Make yourself a medical binder to bring to doctor's appointments."