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From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

baby fomo

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

baby name change

This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

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Expert reveals 4 things parents of well-behaved kids always do—without realizing it

By connecting, validating, reasoning with, and setting boundaries for their children, parents create an environment where kids feel safe and supported.

Baby drinking milk

Parents swear by this surprising sleep trick for babies—but does it actually work?

The so-called butter sleep hack reportedly began with U.S. parents before making its way to the UK and New Zealand.

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Mom shares hilarious texts from dad struggling to decode toddler-speak

A hilarious parenting moment as a mom expertly translates her toddler’s cryptic language

Toddler folding laundry

This toddler laundry hack is dividing parents—genius or too much too soon?

The video has racked up over 66.7 million views, with many calling it “genius.”

Panda Parenting - Mom, Dad, and kids laughing in bed

Panda parenting: The lazy-sounding approach that actually works

Give kids freedom, let them problem-solve, and only step in when truly needed.

Chrissy Teigen shares positive affirmations with daughter Esti

Chrissy Teigen’s sweet affirmation ritual with baby Esti is a parenting lesson in love

"You are smart. You are kind. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are capable."

Viral TikTok

Teenage angst: From ancient Mesopotamia to my living room

Recently, historian Dr. Esmé James shared what's essentially a 4,000-year-old text message from a teenager to his mother.

Luv n Care Nuby stroller fan

Popular stroller fan recalled due to safety concerns

To date, there have been seven reports of children accessing the fan blades, resulting in six laceration injuries.

Think raising a baby is expensive? This new number will shock you

And for 15% of moms, baby-related expenses eat up over half of what they bring in.

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Would you pay your toddler to nap? This mom’s ‘Nap Fairy’ trick has parents talking

“I pay my daughter to take naps. Not the baby, the toddler. And before you judge me, this s**t works.”

Cybex Aton G car seat

CYBEX recalls over 24,000 car seats due to safety risk

While no injuries have been reported, Cybex urges parents to install a free product update kit to ensure continued safety.

Toddler

Toddler calls 911 for ’emergency donuts’—you won’t believe how dispatch responded

It all started when Bennett, a toddler from Moore, Oklahoma, got his hands on an old cell phone.

Mom venting about modern parenting

Why parenting in 2025 feels much harder than it did in the ‘90s—this mom’s take hits home

"The hardest thing about parenting in 2025 is that the parenting part isn’t really that hard. It’s everything else."

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt calls Katherine Schwarzenegger the stricter parent—what it says about parenting styles

While Pratt’s comments were lighthearted, they reflect a real challenge many parents face.

Parents holding their baby

Dads are leaving $1.6 billion in paid parental leave on the table—and that’s a leadership problem

It’s not that dads can’t take the leave—it’s that they aren’t. And when dads don’t take leave, moms feel the impact.

Italian fruit vendor hijacks baby’s photoshoot—and the internet is obsessed

The vendor enthusiastically takes over, carefully arranging lemons around the baby, directing poses, and making sure the photos come out just right.

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Check your fridge: Kids snack recalled due to undeclared allergens

For families navigating food allergies, accurate labeling isn’t just a convenience—it’s a…

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