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They went in for a 38-week appointment… and came home with a baby

At 38 weeks pregnant, they expected a quick check-in with their doctor and then to head back home to keep preparing for their baby’s arrival.

Why sixth grade is the year your tween’s confidence needs the most protection

The “sixth grade social shake-up” is real—here’s how parents can help their kids navigate it.

When kids call for mom nonstop, this dad knew exactly what to do

In the reel, Mom is working, cooking, or maybe just sitting down for 90 seconds of peace, and the kids are calling her nonstop.

Most parents are now going into debt to raise their kids—and it’s reshaping family life

Parenting, in 2025, is starting to feel like a luxury purchase.

This 9-year-old’s first words to his foster baby brother will stay with you

“It was a Sunday and he wanted to stay in his Sunday best, suit and tie, to meet his newborn foster baby brother,” Garcia said.

The joy in a baby’s smile: What a viral reunion teaches us about infant bonding

Joy. Recognition. Relief. All in under seven seconds.

Big brother gathers his friends to walk sister to kindergarten—moms can’t stop crying

There’s something about the mix of big-hearted protectiveness, sibling teamwork, and tiny hands holding tight that makes this clip impossible to scroll past without smiling or tearing up a little.

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Dwayne Johnson shares emotional moment performing sacred Samoan dance with his mom and daughters

“Special moments like this mean the world to me, to honor our family, our culture,” the actor wrote on Instagram

Why a little boy’s garbage truck birthday shows the power of raising kids to value every job

When a toddler's birthday wish is a garbage truck, it's more than a cute moment—it's a lesson in empathy, connection, and the value of every job.

Dad’s Amazon-style baby review hilariously captures the truths of baby’s first five weeks

“Arrived after nine months. Packaging slightly damaged.”

New data shows moms carry the ‘invisible work’ of family life

“Moms plan 72.6% of everything—and parents can barely plan dinner.”

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

The “window of enjoyment” in parenting: One mom’s honest take

From sweet baby snuggles to being a ‘complete embarrassment’'—a mom's real talk on the parenting timeline.

Golden Retriever gives mom side-eye for being “too slow” to the crying baby

The text on screen sums it up perfectly: “All the times my dog judged me for not jumping up fast enough when he hears the baby cry.”

American Girl just gave us plush versions of our childhood obsessions (and my inner Molly McIntire stan is living)

Each doll is $65 and comes with a board book. Your inner child is not included but will probably show up uninvited anyway.

Do babies speak a “secret language”? A viral TikTok has parents all curious

At one predictable moment, a baby onscreen bursts into laughter, and parents gleefully scribble across the screen: “I think she understood.”

Do moms ever get to ‘bed rot’ again? This viral debate hits hard

In her video, which has more than 2 million views, DiDonato said the second she had her baby, she stopped sitting down

The rise of ‘carnivore babies’—and the real risks parents need to know