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Easter activities for kids: 20 fun and creative ways to celebrate together

Indoor and outdoor fun for all ages.

This little boy told his mom what he’ll say to his future wife—and it’s leaving parents in tears

Creator Vanessa McNeal shared a video of a conversation between a mother and her young son that, frankly, deserves its own Oscar for emotional gut-punch.

Mom of four shares why household chores almost ended her marriage

The video opens with a gut-punch: “I had an amazing husband… but I was incredibly frustrated and burnt out from our marriage and from motherhood.”

Mom walks away for a moment—what her son does for his autistic sister is pure love

Sam shared a quietly powerful clip: a secretly filmed moment between her young son, Wolf, and her autistic daughter, Nina.

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Teacher pranks her class for April Fools—but one student steals the show

Before stepping out, she casually leaves a student named Princess “in charge.”

Can this new Instagram tool really protect our kids from online bullying?

Instagram is rolling out a new School Partnership Program aimed at helping middle and high schools report teen safety concerns—especially bullying.

Why it’s time to let new moms vote by proxy 

Proxy voting is a practical solution to an outdated problem.

Alabama’s paid parental leave law is a monumental step—now let’s make it for everyone

“In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state,” said Governor Ivey.

Hungary gives full income tax exemptions to moms with two or more kids—what if the U.S. did the same?

Since 2020, Hungary has granted a full personal income tax exemption to mothers raising four or more children.

A historic shift: More babies now born to women over 40 than to teens

According to a brand new report from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System, births among women in their 40s have more than tripled since 1990, while the teen birth rate has plummeted to a historic low.

This mom’s monologues to her baby aren’t just going viral—they might actually rewire baby’s brain

No sing-song voice. Just a constant, hilarious stream of consciousness, delivered to an adorable baby girl with all the intensity of a therapy session.

Toddler grabs the Swiffer and straps in his baby—what he does next has the internet cheering

This viral video is more than just cute content. It’s a joyful, messy, mop-wielding reminder that boys need space to practice caregiving, too.

Mom wears her baby to the grocery store—and finds herself at the center of an unexpected social experiment

But the video highlights something deeper: the moment you step out in public with a baby on your body, you become a magnet—for connection, commentary, and sometimes scrutiny. 

Stay-at-home mom sends husband a $2,700 invoice for parenting duties—and some say she’s undercharging

What’s the worth of a stay at home mom?

Mom unboxes her 30-year-old Toy Story toys—and her toddler’s joy is straight out of a Pixar movie

The clip shows Adrienne retrieving a box of her Toy Story toys from 1995 and introducing them to her Toy Story-obsessed toddler.

Spicing up your pregnancy: How chili may lower gestational diabetes risk

Recent research suggests that incorporating chili into your diet might offer unexpected benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.

25 Easter egg DIY decorating ideas that go beyond the traditional dye kit

Looking to up your Easter egg decorating ideas? These DIY ideas will brighten your basket this year.

Kylie Kelce welcomes baby girl No. 4—‘Whoop, there she is!’

Kylie Kelce and her husband, retired Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, have officially welcomed their fourth child

Alex Morgan welcomes baby No. 2—how motherhood is shaping her next chapter after retiring from soccer