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I’m not doing the ‘Pinterest mom’ thing this holiday season—and I refuse to feel guilty for it

My preferences for this holiday season may not appeal to the masses, but they will bring joy to my family—and that's all we need.

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

15 Montessori toys you can find at Walmart (and they all cost less than $25!)

Reading for pleasure has major benefits for kids, according to new research

Reading for pleasure is the gift that keeps giving.

Patrick Dempsey says newborns and toddlers are NOT the hardest to parent

His strong opinions left some parents pretty miffed.

‘Home Town’ star says her kids have never held a phone or tablet

"They’re getting filthy. They go outside, they play, they dig [and] they climb trees."

‘Inside Out’ sequel introduces Anxiety, and the internet is loving it

"So that’s what's inside my head….."

Nicky Hilton isn’t here for online trolls discussing her nephew’s appearance 

Hilton said that those commenting about her nephew have “serious issues.”

Mom shares TikTok of what house looks like when she’s not home for 11 days—and yikes

“My vacation would suddenly be extended until this was all cleaned,” wrote one commenter.

This viral TikTok explains why it’s OK to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

The moms of TikTok strike again with another relatable video.

This flight attendant who breastfed a passenger’s hungry baby is still our hero

"I felt a pinch in my heart," she shared.

Runner’s TikTok went viral as she documented a stranger following her in real-time

The video, which has now been viewed more than 2.4 million times, is a testament to the fear women feel every single day.

The hair bow trend has us swooning

2023 has been declared the “year of the hair bow,” and we’re all in. Here’s how to pull it off—no matter your age.

You have to watch this gorilla bond with two little kids over their iPad—it’s everything

Jenali loves his screen time!

Mom says she has savings accounts for her bio kids, but not for her stepdaughter

"I don't see why I have to do what her parents don't care to do."

A special toothpaste could ease peanut allergies for adults

Immunotherapy toothpaste could be available for kids one day, too.

Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?

HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.

5 ways to help kids receive constructive criticism—and learn from it

Constructive criticism is tough for everyone—especially kids.

From labor to love: A more realistic timeline of parental love

I was too tired to have any feelings, if I'm being honest.

Professional counselor perfectly nails why ‘gentle parenting’ is more for the parents than the kids in this viral TikTok

“It is ‘I want to learn how to regulate my own emotions, how to manage my own nervous system activation before deciding what to do in response to my child.’”