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mom teaching about social skills

This mom’s ruler trick at a party just taught a social lesson everyone needs

In the clip, Kenny coaches her daughter through a pretend play scenario: how to introduce friends who don’t know each other yet.

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
Viral Instagram post - Kids running to their teacher

Teacher lives near his students—but what they do when they see him will melt your heart

As parents, we hope our children are lucky enough to have that…

Updated May. 15, 2025
Dr Becky

Worried your kids are acting entitled? Dr. Becky says this 1 simple shift can change everything

“Entitlement is the accumulated experience of feeling frustrated and then having someone else give you immediate success.”

Updated Mar. 14, 2025
Instagram reel - Grandparents with their grandchild

Four grandparents, one roof—why this mom is all in on multi-generational living

"I grew up living with my mom’s parents and so deeply appreciate the roots it gave me, so we want nothing less for our kids."

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
Postpartum - Best friends hugging

Best friend flies across the country to surprise new mom—her reaction says it all

“She is my best friend from growing up. We’ve been friends for 15+ years. This is her first baby and they are doing well!”

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
Instagram - Mom hears baby practicing sneezing at 3 am

Mom checks baby monitor at 3 a.m.—and is stunned by what she hears

“It went on for about 10 minutes and she was satisfied enough with her progress to go back to sleep.”

Updated Mar. 11, 2025
Instagram dad talking about sleeping separately from his wife

Dad of 2 young kids admits he and his wife sleep separately—the trend is growing 

“It’s not a relationship problem—it’s a survival strategy”

Updated Mar. 10, 2025
Instagram mom holding her baby on a flight

Mom glances at her baby mid-flight—then realizes her worst nightmare just came true

The couple, en route to Michigan for a work trip, had just settled in when Sarah noticed a suspicious brown spot creeping up Dawson’s clothing.

Updated Mar. 06, 2025
Dad shares his reaction ot baby no. 2 on Instagram

Dad breaks down in tears—the transition to 2 kids is harder than he ever expected

"I’m not really sure how people go about handling the transition from one to two kids. It’s really hard in so many different ways."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Viral Instagram - Images of a child's birthday party

“I’m not paying to attend a kid’s party”—mom’s viral take has parents fired up

“Let’s normalize having birthday celebrations within our budget instead of passing the cost onto other parents..."

Updated Mar. 06, 2025
Instagram post - Images of a dad finding out he's having twins

Dad learns he’s having twins—his reaction is an emotional rollercoaster

“Joy and fear consumed that man QUICKLY.”

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
Viral Instagram post - Dad holding up sweet note

“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching..."

Updated Feb. 14, 2025
Viral Instagram post: A picture of a toddler coloring on a white sofa

Mom thought her toddler was playing quietly—then he did the ‘unthinkable’

Kaage, shared the story that every parent knows too well: the moment you let your guard down for a second and chaos ensues.

Updated Feb. 11, 2025
Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Viral Instagram reel: A picture of a mom with her daughter

Mom picks up ‘sick’ 5-year-old daughter from school—what happened next left her speechless

The clip shows the little performer using a TV remote as a microphone to belt out "APT" at top volume—stomach ache mysteriously nowhere to be found.

Updated Jan. 27, 2025
Images of a viral Instagram video of a dad dancing with his daughter to Despacito

Why 35 million people are obsessed with this dad and daughter dance party to ‘Despacito’

POV: You gave birth to the female version of your husband.

Updated Jan. 23, 2025
An instagram reel image of the rock enjoying a makeup session with his daughter

The Rock’s daughters gave him a hilarious makeover—and his reaction is priceless

Sometimes, fatherhood means saying “yes” to a little sparkle—even when it’s not…

Updated Jan. 21, 2025
Chandler Fire Department: A photo of firefighters holding their newborns

Arizona firefighters had 19 babies in one year—and they built the ultimate dad support group

Between fire drills and diaper duty, Chandler firefighters are navigating two of life’s most intense roles: first responders and first-time dads.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
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