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The whirlwind years: What a viral TikTok gets so right about parenting 3 under 5

If you’ve ever tried to wrangle multiple kids under the age of five, you know it’s an extreme sport.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Are you raising a “living room family” or “bedroom kids?” Inside the viral TikTok trend

A new TikTok trend is making families everywhere pause and think about…

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
Viral Reddit thread about young girls

These are the things girls aren’t taught but should know anyway, according to Reddit

This Reddit thread is eye-opening and so important for parents and caregivers of young girls to read.

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
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7 daily habits to foster sustainable parenting

Many parents are setting out to raise their little ones with a side of sustainability. These daily habits can wield a super-sized impact on shrinking your family's footprint.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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Dad says his wife picked a baby name behind his back—and he hates it

"Almost all of the names she suggested were normal, until the one that caused me to write this post."

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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What I didn’t know about motherhood before I lost my day job

We all know that these are the years we won’t get back—not just of our kids’ lives but of our own too.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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5 sustainable parenting tactics to try this year

Brightly founder Laura Wittig is the mother of a one-year-old baby. These are her top five sustainable parenting tips.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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My mental health as a parent of a child with a disability

I am a work in progress, just like everyone else.

Updated Jan. 01, 2023
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Dear parents of children with a mental illness

First and foremost, you did not cause your child’s mental illness.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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Working on my mental health as a parent

So let me be frank: I’m not “doing it all.” I’m not operating at full capacity in every area of my life. I’m no longer trying to be a perfect mom.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
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Viral cartoon nails the unfair ways society judges moms vs. dads

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a situation where your…

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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21 of the most inspiring stories of 2021

These are the stories that gave us hope, made us emotional, and inspired us in 2021.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021
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Dad’s viral post shows exactly why men’s bathrooms should be kid-friendly

One dad is calling out the issue of men's restrooms— which are typically dirty and not set up for babies or kids.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021
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Mom goes viral for birthday party debate

"You invite one child, you get all of us!"

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
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A primer on legal basics for forming LGBTQ families

Here's how to navigate potential challenges smoothly.

Updated May. 30, 2023

No pool, no problem with this app that’s like Airbnb for swimming pools

Never suffer through another hot day when a stranger's pool can become your personal oasis.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

How to have “the talk” about sex with your kids

Talking to your kids about sex can feel awkward, but it's a crucial part of growing up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Viral TikTok teaches parents what to ask instead of ‘How was your day?’

Dr. Siggie, a parenting expert, says the question is 'too overwhelming' for kids, and that's why they don't answer.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Anderson Cooper on co-parenting with ex: ‘There’s no reason why that love shouldn’t continue’

In a new interview with PEOPLE magazine, Cooper says he and his son's other father, Benjamin Maisani, "get along great."

Updated Oct. 02, 2022

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk relationship is #CoparentingGoals

"He's a full-on, hands-on dad—no nanny. Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks [and] I didn't call them once," Shayk says.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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