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Truth about parenting

Mom hits record as her son shares a truth about parenting that’s stopping people mid-scroll

A preschooler’s heartfelt words about his mom’s parenting are melting hearts—and teaching empathy along the way.

Updated Oct. 07, 2025
Cicada

Unexpected visitors took over a girl’s dollhouse—and parents can’t stop laughing

The video has struck a chord not just because it’s funny, but because it captures a relatable phenomenon many parents recognize.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Landlines

Landlines are making a comeback―and teaching kids real-life communication

In a world where nearly 80% of households are cell-phone-only, some parents are quietly installing landlines.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Catchphrases

Her kids wouldn’t stop quoting memes—so she turned it into a genius learning trick

Kids’ viral catchphrases become teachable moments as a mom guides them to explore meaning, origin, and context.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
evenflo car seat recall

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

You buckle your child in every day trusting it’s safe. Now, a…

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
dad explains what his disabled daughter experienced at the playground

Parents are praising this viral reel of a dad teaching his daughter that curiosity is kindness

Child development experts say moments like these matter for more than just manners. They’re foundational for raising empathetic kids

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
mom explaining screen time hack

This screen-time reset hack is transforming routines in families everywhere

Child development experts emphasize that routines and clear boundaries reduce decision fatigue for kids

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
wrinkles explained by mom

Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

When Amanda’s young daughter asked about the lines on her face, she…

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
mom teaches tween about social media

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
tru fru freeze dried recall

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
mom shower hack

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Toddler

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Bluey

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Parenting apps

Parenting apps can plan the party and write the note—but they can’t give what matters most

41% of parents say they’re often so stressed they can’t function.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
1980s parenting

Parents are ditching screens and reviving these 80s habits—and the results are surprising

Families are weaving those timeless practices into modern life—with a litt le more intention, safety, and heart.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Mr Rogers on parenting

Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Parenting comes with a constant stream of advice, comparisons, and the quiet…

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall

Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

About 20,000 Hoovy cooling gel pads for car seats and strollers were recalled after a child suffered burns.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Amazon recalls

Thousands of baby and kids’ items sold on Amazon recalled—here’s what parents need to know

Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a wave of recalls affecting thousands of baby and kids’ products.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
Tween's drama

Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

Drama is often something deeper: an overwhelmed nervous system that needs support, not punishment.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
online radicalization

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
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