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Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
toddler ignoring mom's personal space

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
a baby on a baby monitor - Viral Tiktok

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
Facebook reel shows grandparents love

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
7-year-olds spray tan sparks debate

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

"I think the internet gets triggered quite easily these days, especially when it comes to the way people choose to parent their children.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
viral instagram pre-k graduation speech

One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

"Dream big, baby girl. In other news, might be time to turn off the @wickedmovie at home."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025
Reddit positive affirmations

Parent finds a secret box in their teen’s room—what was inside changed how they show love

“I realized how important those tangible affirmations are to him. So I’ve made it a point over the last 15+ years to write things down in addition to telling him.”

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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 TikTok mom cuts hair for daughter

Mom’s haircut moment turns preschool disaster into pure love

“My husband and I did everything we could to celebrate her new 'do... and continued to tell her how special she was, no matter the length of her hair and that being different is cool.”

Updated Jun. 13, 2025
Grandma baby shower

Are grandma baby showers a sweet new tradition—or just too much?

“...when the grandmother’s shower rivals the shower for the actual parents, that’s where it crosses a line.”

Updated Jun. 06, 2025
Viral TikTok mom with stroller

Mom of older kids refuses to be ‘stroller shamed’ at theme parks

“Since when is vacation a competition to see how bada-- you can be?”

Updated Jun. 06, 2025
Viral tiktok toddler on train

Viral TikTok shows toddler melting hearts with train greetings

“He even asks how are they doing, I’d be standing next to him like his bodyguard.”

Updated May. 30, 2025
Viral TikTok - A mom talking to her toddler

Toddler gives viral crumpet order—and mom’s calm response wins the internet

The video opens with Smith, who’s currently expecting her second baby, standing in her kitchen trying to decode Harvey’s oddly specific crumpet order.

Updated May. 29, 2025
Chucky doll

Forget stuffed animals—this 5-year-old’s bedtime buddy has everyone talking

Comfort objects, or transitional objects, play a pivotal role in a child's emotional development.

Updated May. 23, 2025
Viral TikTok mom crying over daughter's graduation

Why this mom’s college graduation breakdown went viral

"There I was, bawling, and he was laughing, and it actually was pretty funny."

Updated May. 16, 2025
Viral TikTok little girl at talent show

Little girl sneaks into talent show without telling her mom—and the crowd’s reaction says it all

What makes this moment even more heartwarming isn't just the pint-sized performer's gusto—it's the thunderous support from her schoolmates, parents, and teachers.

Updated May. 16, 2025
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