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Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

‘Did it hurt?’: A sibling’s sweet reaction to his little sister’s boo-boo melts hearts

The video is pure sibling magic. Jay, thoughtful beyond his years, carefully checks on Rose’s injury and asks, “Did it hurt?” before dropping to his knees to inspect her hand.

‘Views from My Front Door Camera’: After miscarriage, a community’s quiet acts of love bring healing

In the video, we see family, friends, and even delivery drivers dropping off meals, flowers, and small tokens of love at her doorstep.

How a 9-year-old boy’s quick thinking saved his mom’s life

Mom hilariously explains why we should all feed our kids dinner before the Thanksgiving meal

“Your happy meal kid isn't eating anything with fennel in it, let's be honest.”

Is Wicked for kids? Here’s what you need to know

Wicked is rated PG for “some scary action, thematic material, and brief suggestive material,” which means parental guidance is suggested, and it might not be suitable for the youngest audience members.

Push presents: A trend that’s here to stay—or one we should skip?

While the majority of moms haven’t received a push present, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth talking about.

Scarlett Johansson on iPhones for kids: ‘I’d rather her wait until she’s an adult’

Gentle partnering: The relationship strategy you didn’t know you needed

Here’s how the framework of centering yourself, validating others, and collaboratively solving problems has worked for me—and how you can try it too.

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

Kaley Cuoco on raising toddlers: ‘It’s like taking care of your drunk best friend—every day’

The most unique baby name trends of 2024

With insights from baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, we’ve rounded up the most downright memorable baby name trends making waves right now.

Twin mom’s viral TikTok highlights why kids’ birthday parties have become so stressful

A recent TikTok from a mom of identical five-year-old twin daughters has gone viral, racking up over 730,000 views and sparking heated debate among parents.

Parallel parenting: A practical guide to finding peace after separation

Parents aren’t to blame for their kid’s picky eating, study finds

So if you have a picky eater, blame your kid’s DNA, not your dinnertime habits. 

Stranded mom traveling with toddler shares the unexpected kindness that restored her faith in humanity

Gabrielle, who goes by @notaregularnanny on TikTok, shared her incredible journey home to Florida with her 18-month-old son after visiting family for the Fourth of July in Kansas City, Mo.

‘Demure’ is 2024’s word of the year—here’s why it resonates right now

TikTok influencer Jools Lebron propelled demure into the cultural spotlight with nearly 55 million views on her original TikTok video, describing workplace-ready makeup as "very demure, very mindful."

The secret sleep thief no one warned you about: Postpartum insomnia

Postpartum insomnia is real, and it’s not just because your baby is crying every few hours (although that doesn’t help).

‘I broke the cycle’: Why parents are sharing their ‘Pink Tote Lid’ stories on TikTok

At the heart of the "Pink Tote Lid" trend is people reflecting on emotionally harmful parenting tactics and the work it takes to break generational cycles.

“Your body just went through trauma”: Lindsay Lohan opens up about postpartum recovery & finding self-love

"Everyone is different, but we’re all similar in one thing—it’s a learning experience, and it’s a beautiful one.”