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Guinness World Record longest marriage - A couple holding hands

Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest marriage—84 years, 13 kids, 50+ grandkids

What can today’s parents learn from a couple who raised an entire generation—without the conveniences (or pressures) of modern parenting?

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
Mummy Pig holding her ultrasound for baby no. 3

Mummy Pig is expecting baby no. 3—and fellow pregnant mom Kylie Kelce helped announce it

"Peppa says, 'She's an even bigger sister now, and I'm an even bigger mummy.' Kids will humble you."

Updated Feb. 27, 2025
Trump IVF policy - A group of people having a discussion

President Trump signs executive order on IVF: What it means for families

While this executive order signals an increased focus on IVF accessibility, it does not directly change existing laws or require insurance companies to cover treatment.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025
Gender equality - A kid's drawing of a scientist

More kids than ever are drawing scientists as women—and it’s giving us hope

The change in children's drawings over five decades shows us that progress is possible.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
Kidney donation: A man in a hospital bed giving a thumbs up

Dad donates kidney to save a little girl after losing his own daughter

“I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter.”

Updated Jan. 22, 2025
Viral TikTok: Exhausted mom caught on baby cam putting her newborn to bed while the baby is already asleep in the crib

Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
Viral TiKtok - A toddler recreating his mother's childhood photo

29 years later, toddler recreates mom’s childhood photo—and it’s a viral hit

In a viral TikTok post, Howey shared side-by-side images highlighting the striking similarities between her 1995 photo and her son's recent recreation.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
An image of Scarlett Johansson in a black dress

Scarlett Johansson on iPhones for kids: ‘I’d rather her wait until she’s an adult’

Scarlett Johansson is facing a parenting dilemma familiar to many moms: when…

Updated Nov. 27, 2024
Kiera Knightley

Keira Knightley gets real about putting motherhood before her career

In a recent interview with The Times, Knightley spoke candidly about the sacrifices she’s made since becoming a mother

Updated Nov. 25, 2024
three still images from the Viral TikTok "pass the baby"

“Pass the baby” anxiety: Why moms are setting boundaries this holiday season

Explore the science, emotions, and cultural expectations that make setting boundaries for your baby essential—and surprisingly challenging.

Updated Nov. 21, 2024
An image of Nicole Scherzinger beside the Disney Princess Moana

Nicole Scherzinger fought to keep Moana’s mom alive—and calls out Disney’s missing moms

Ever notice how in nearly every one of your favorite Disney movies, the mother is dead? What’s up with that?

Updated Nov. 22, 2024
diy mcdonalds playhouse

Single dad builds $50 McDonald’s drive-thru for kids—holiday magic doesn’t have to cost a fortune

Daniel Mills, a single dad from Hertfordshire, England, is proving that creating joy doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

Updated Nov. 19, 2024
Still images of a Christmas tree and three toddlers staring at it

This dad’s toddler-safe Christmas tree hack is pure genius

Thanks to a genius hack from a Nashville dad-of-four, parents are learning how to keep their Christmas trees intact—and their little ones safe.

Updated Nov. 21, 2024
A son gifting his happy father a Camaro

This dad sold his dream car to buy diapers—41 years later, his son returned the favor

This story isn’t just about a car; it’s a celebration of love, gratitude, and how small, selfless acts ripple across generations.

Updated Nov. 18, 2024
5 kids in Halloween costumes

Halloween trick or treat times across major U.S. cities

Knowing the Halloween trick-or-treat times in your area is essential to ensure a safe, fun-filled evening for you and your family.

Updated Oct. 31, 2024

My sister ‘stole’ my dream baby name—how do I make peace with it?

Oh, baby names! As any parent will tell you, picking the perfect…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
mom writing on toddlers hand

Struggling with school drop-offs? This mom’s viral hack might help

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a tough school drop-off with…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024

Over 20,000 Mississippi students in quarantine after just one week of school

Due to COVID exposure, 5% of the population of Mississippi public schools is now under quarantine.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Dad’s emotional plea to school board about masks goes viral

"She went to school and was one of just a few kids in her class wearing a mask, which made her ask why she had to. My answer was because we want to take care of other people."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Texas school district adds masks to the dress code to bypass governor’s ban

"The board believes the dress code can be used to mitigate communicable health issues, and therefore has amended the PISD dress code to protect our students and employees," the district says in a statement.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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