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‘Please don’t come to graduation’: The teen texts leaving parents in stitches

A viral TikTok of baffling teen texts has parents laughing, cringing, and recognizing the deeper push for independence

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

The parenting hack that finally gets picky toddlers to try new foods—without a fight

This simple parenting hack shows how toddlers can be encouraged to try new foods without mealtime stress

12 easy meals you can make from rotisserie chicken that everyone devours

The easiest protein with the highest reward—it seems like you put in HOURS and all you did was pull it off the heat-lamp covered shelf.

Karlie Kloss welcomes baby girl Rae Florence—and shares the sweetest first photo

“Welcome to the world, Rae Florence 9.18.25,” Kloss wrote

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know

A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.

Crib mobile sold on Amazon recalled over dangerous button battery risk

The issue? The remote’s button batteries can be accessed too easily. And for babies and toddlers, that tiny detail can mean a life-threatening risk if the batteries are swallowed.

3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

Mom gets a texting lesson from her Gen Z son—and wins the internet’s vote

Gen Z creator Jason Saperstone humorously teaches his parents the “right” way to text—focusing on when to use the emphasis or exclamation point tapback

Mom’s “biting pandemic” clip shows a common toddler phase—experts share how to handle it

“I’m gonna bite someone.”

Dad hears “I think it’s my period”—what he does next builds trust at home

One tiny moment, one calm dad, and a powerful lesson in how to turn a child's anxiety into a chance to build trust

9 store-bought dips that transform dinner battles into dipping parties

Tap a $8 “sticker,” and chores check themselves off—moms are loving this NFC trick

One tiny sticker, a little tap of your phone, and a whole lot of mental load off your plate

Undercover ‘grandparents’ turn a school lunch into a core memory

Parents disguise as grandparents for a core memory

7 ways to raise curious kids who question everything (in the best way)

In a world where facts seem increasingly negotiable and science is treated like just another opinion at the dinner table, raising critical-thinking, curious kids has never been more important.

Sprout baby food pouch recalled for possible lead: How to check your lot and what to do

Parents are urged to check their Sprout baby food pouches after a lead-related recall.

The pre-portion hack: Easy smoothie recipes for maximum lazy mornings

The best part is there are no rules. Everyone gets what they want and nobody has to think at 6:30 AM.

Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant again—and what she said about motherhood is striking a chord

True to form, Cardi shared the news with humor, honesty, and the kind of raw energy that makes her so relatable to moms everywhere.

Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children