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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Proxy voting is a practical solution to an outdated problem.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

Doctors weren’t sure he’d survive—now one of the world’s smallest babies is finally going home to Minnesota

Born at just 8 ounces, Bilal spent his first year defying the odds in the NICU—now, he’s going home to join his four siblings.

Toddler hears his dad call him ‘best friend’—his emotional response has us in tears

The toddler, caught in the powerful moment, blinks back tears. So do we. And, apparently, so do millions of others.

The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics

Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.

‘It’s not lying; it’s rebranding’: One mom’s clever pitch turned dinner into a win

 Nicole Ramirez’s viral post proves what moms have known forever: parenting is mostly marketing—and sometimes, a little rebranding goes a long way.

This mom let her 7-year-old order Chick-fil-A alone—and the lesson hit home

Wells stride into a Chick-fil-A solo mission-style—no parent, no phone, and no GPS tracker clipped to his hoodie.