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Reddit AITA: An image of slice of cake

Reddit AITA: Is a wedding the right time for a gender reveal? One bride’s dilemma on family boundaries

Life’s biggest milestones don’t always happen on a neat timeline.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Viral TikTok: Three side-by-side images of a retired teacher explaining the biggest parenting mistake she saw during her career

A retired teacher shares the biggest parenting mistake she saw throughout her career

“Kids are fun. You’ve got to enjoy them. They wanted them to be something that — most of us aren’t..."

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Old people baby names: An image of an elderly lady holding a smiling infant

‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
Viral TikTok: Images of a little girl putting her baby doll to bed

Toddler’s hilarious baby doll bedtime routine leaves mom speechless

Every mom has had that moment where they see their child mimicking something they’ve said or done—but sometimes, kids take it in a direction you definitely didn’t see coming.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
Reddit AITA: A family sitting down to enjoy Christmas dinner

Uncle declines to accept invitation to be ‘godfather’

While he was honored by the request, the situation got sticky fast: His wife wasn’t asked to be the godmother.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Viral video: An image of doctors explaining the number one thing they would never let their kids do

Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Reddit AITA: A picture of a grandmother holding her grandchild

Mom refuses grandparents’ help after they take baby without permission—Reddit reacts

Every mom has that one story. The one where boundaries get crossed, trust is tested, and a simple ask for help turns into a lesson learned the hard way. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Viral tiktok: A girl walking down the street without a coat

Mom’s viral video of her daughter’s coat refusal is parenting gold

Parenting is a constant juggling act: letting kids express their independence while silently hoping strangers aren’t judging you for their choices (or lack of a coat). 

Updated Dec. 09, 2024

What went viral this week: A mom’s pre-birth selfie, a selfless dad + a helpful coronavirus comic

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022

Our favorite viral good news stories of 2020

Here are a few of the good news headlines we loved in 2020.

Updated Dec. 08, 2020

What went viral this week: A mom’s accidental cosplay + Hilary Duff’s new hair 😂

Stories about kindness + creativity are giving us strength this week.

Updated Apr. 13, 2020

Bored baby photographer is now taking portraits of her food (as newborns) 😂

Babies aren't coming to her studio these days but food deliveries are!

Updated Apr. 10, 2020

This man thanking health care workers through a window is all of us ❤️

You can see how grateful he is. We are grateful, too.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Thank you Josh Gad, aka Olaf, for reminding us it’s okay to feel sad right now

"I'm also emotional because of all of the incredible things that so many of you out there are doing on a daily basis. And I know it's a struggle right now for so many people. And I just wanted to say I love you all and I'm thinking of you all and we'll get through this."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What went viral this week: Advice for (goat) parents + representation at Target

Discover fun advice for goat parents and the latest representation at Target! Join the conversation and stay informed.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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