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Calling all parents who need a laugh break, hacks and advice you'll actually use, and the viral stories you'll hear about at the school drop-off. Consider us your go-to playdate friends!
Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrated Transgender Day Of Visibility With The Sweetest Post To Her Daughter
"As a mother, I stand in total solidarity with my children as they move forward in the universe as their authentic selves with their own minds and bodies and ideas."
17 Truly Bizarre Screenshots From Mommy Facebook Groups That Made Me Do A Double Take
"If you don't know what chem trails are, it's just hard for me to engage."
Married Women Are Sharing The Tiny Everyday Tip That Changed Their Relationship In A Big Way, And Some Of These Need To Be Etched In Stone
"We have a 'you deal with your side, I'll deal with mine' approach to our families. Does his mom annoy me? Do my siblings bug him? Yes, sometimes, but we each handle our own sides — and it has worked wonderfully."
23 Award-Winning Birth Photos From 2022 That Put You Right In The Room Where It Happens
Nine months lead up to one absolutely unforgettable day.
27 Fun And Affordable Surprises To Give Your Kids, Just Because
Sometimes you just want to give your kids a little treat because, well, they're your kids. No additional reason required.
These 7 Well-Paying Jobs Actually Don't Require A College Degree, And I Never Would Have Thought Of Them
Some of these jobs I definitely did not expect to see on this list.
30 Walmart Parenting Products That Are Just Plain Useful
No regrets with these parenting products.
This Mom From Spain Explained How Parents Adapt Kids To Their Schedule Instead Of The Other Way Around, And It Sounds Refreshing
Ana, a mom of two, spent the first 18 years of her life in Spain before moving to the US, and she's been shocked by how different parenting is between the two countries. "I thought I was depressed, but I was just on the wrong country."
Couples With And Without Kids Are Revealing How They Split Chores, And It's Fascinating To See How Responsibilities Are Divided
"He grew up in another country with maids who ironed his underwear, so it’s been a learning curve!"
People Who Want To Own A Home But Don't Feel Like It's Possible For You: What Questions Would You Like A Real Estate Expert To Answer For You?
If you're at a point where you feel defeated by the home-buying process and real estate market in general, maybe we can help by answering some of your questions.
24 Toys And Games Reviewers Say They're Glad They Bought
Spring break is almost upon us, parents, and you wont hear "I'm boreddddd" all day with a super cool bumper car.
20 Parent Hacks First-Time Parents Need To Know
Parent smarter, not harder.
This Therapist Went Viral After Some Parents Disagreed With Her Calling Out This Particular Toxic Parenting Behavior
"The adult child and parent relationship is really the only relationship that we think of in this way."
Hayden Panettiere Says She Used Fireball To "Fix" How She Felt During Postpartum Depression, And She Wishes She Didn't
“I wish somebody told me that that was a possibility, told me it’s OK if you birth your child and you’re not immediately like, ‘Oh my god, I love you more than anything in the entire world!’”
Keke Palmer Shared Another Mommy Update And Cute New Photos On A Stroll With Her Baby Boy
“It’s giving, SUPER SAIYAN.”
Caillou, SpongeBob, And 17 Other Characters From Childhood Shows Who Are Actually Horrible People
You either die a SpongeBob or live long enough to become the Squidward.
Miley Cyrus, Sarah Paulson, Ava DuVernay, And 14 Other Famous Women Who Shared The Reasons Why They're Proudly Childfree
"I enjoy kids but not for long periods. I think they're adorable and funny and sweet, and then I have a headache."
30 Walmart Products That'll Make You Say, "I'm Really Nailing This Parenting Thing
Time to add "expert parent" to the resumé.
16 Versatile Dinners I Make All The Time That Taste Incredible On Day 1, Even Better The Next Day, But Truly Unbelievable On Day 3
These are the dishes that thrive (not survive) with extra days in the fridge — the salads that won't wilt, the soups and stews that don't turn into a soggy mess on the reheat, and the make-ahead meals whose flavors intensify over time versus wear off.
Share With Us The Exact Moment You Knew You Had To Divorce Your Partner, Whether The Reason Is Big Or Small
There's nothing shameful about getting divorced — and sometimes, it's best to end the relationship before it's too late.
Tell Me The Best Advice For Starting A Family That You Would Share With Any First-Time Parents
I'm gearing up for parenthood, and I want to hear everything you've learned.
"I Always Swore It Was Something I Would Never Do": People Are Getting Very Honest About Things They Never Thought They Would Do As Adults, But Ended Up Doing Anyway
"I used to think, 'How could anyone just sit around and look at them?' 20 years later and I'm obsessed."
Parents Are Confessing The Unexpected Things They Secretly Hate About Having Kids, And Oh My God
"I hated the expectation from other parents that our families should be hanging around together just because our kids were a similar age and in the same class."
30 Walmart Parenting Products So Ridiculously Useful I Just Had To Tell You About Them
Guess the secret's out on these ingenious parenting products.
Nick Cannon Said He Regrets Not Getting Christina Milian Pregnant When They Were Together, And He Was Dead Serious
"I remember we [were] kids in love, early on, and so we talked about that. But to each his own. Life plans it out. The universe gives it how it's supposed to be given."
These "What Am I Looking At" Wedding Photos Will Make Just About Anyone Swear Off Marriage
I now pronounce you out of your flipping minds.
21 People Revealed The Dark Secrets Their Families Kept From Them For Years, And It's Quite Intense
"The family changed their name so they wouldn't be associated with him and his crimes."
Mindy Kaling Was Awarded A National Medal Of The Arts, And I'm Giving Her A Round Of Applause
"To hear the President speak about my parents, their journey to the United States, my late mother’s dreams for me, and the power of comedy to make people understand each other was almost too much to take in."
This "Snob-Free" Sommelier's Wine Hack Is Going Viral On TikTok, And It's Honestly Super Simple
"Don't put the cork back in the bottle. I have a way better tip..."
I Can't Stop Laughing At The Opening Scene From The New Trailer For "Joy Ride," And I'm Not The Only One Who Feels Seen By It
"I need to know nothing else about this movie. I'll see it on that alone."
29 Cute, Funny, And Savage Tweets That Prove That Children Are The Future
"My two-year-old daughter was tired but she doesn’t know how to say that yet. So she held her head in her hands and said the full sentence, 'I having a hard time.'"
People Love This Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe From The Great Depression — And After Making It, I Can See Why
The recipe dates all the way back to the Great Depression — and it's probably the easiest, fastest, and most inexpensive cake I've ever made.
Tons Of Trader Joe's New Spring Products Just Hit Shelves, And These Are The Ones You Should Stock Up On This Season
The Trader Joe's shelves don't lie: Spring is here.
These Parents Spent Their Daughter's College Fund On Their Son's Wedding — Now She's Suing Them, And It's All Very Messy
"My parents managed to access the accounts that were set up for my sister and I. They used it to pay for my brother's wedding."
"I Grew Up In A Family Where We Don’t Share Emotions": Ke Huy Quan Revealed Why He Thanked His Mother In His Oscars Acceptance Speech
"It was in the middle of the night [when] my dad and five of my other siblings escaped on a boat."
19 Wildly Disturbing Family Secrets That Range From Super Shocking To Genuinely Heartbreaking
"Even to this day, my mom and her siblings have no idea how many potential brothers and sisters they might have out there."
19 Terrifying Photos Of Kids And Their Creations That Convinced Me They Have The Devil Inside
This has made me question my decision to ever have kids, TBH.
Nick Cannon Explained The Meaning Behind All 12 Of His Kids' Names And How They're Connected
"It all comes together, it all makes sense."
19 People Who Took A DNA Test And Learned Something Truly, Truly, Truly, Truly, Truly, Truly Unexpected From It
"A colleague was given a DNA kit for Christmas, which is how he found out his father is his bio father and his mother isn't his bio mother. This surprised him because there are photos of his parents holding him as a newborn."
13 Things I Learned From My Samoan Mom
Vicks is the cure for EVERYTHING.
People Are Sharing Adult Things They Thought Would Be Awesome As A Kid That They're Definitely Reconsidering Now That They've Grown Up
"I thought getting mail was so cool as a kid. Now as an adult, I realize that it’s just bills."
26 Baby Products From Target Every Expecting Parent Should Probably Buy Now
Baby, baby, get ready for some amazing products.
24 Kids Who Reallyyyyyy Creeped Out Their Parents And Teachers With The Disturbing Things They Wrote
"I like this girl. I want to cook her. But first I need to kill her." Um, WHAT?!?!
I'm A Queer, First-Gen Asian American — Here's What "Everything Everywhere All At Once's" Wins Actually Mean To Me
"It’s a reminder to others that we can't be held down."
14 Times People Got Back Together With Their Ex And Had A Happy Ending, And 7 Times It Was A Complete Disaster
"My brother remarried his ex-wife, and eventually, they had a child. Flash-forward several years later, he had a private investigator follow her, and she was having numerous affairs with men she met online. They are now divorced a second time."
15 Wildly Baffling Screenshots From Mom Facebook Groups That My Brain Refuses To Comprehend
"I try not to show favoritism with my kids, but my god, I cannot help but love my little free birth baby in such a different way than the other three!"
Tell Me Which Green Flags Your Partner Showed Early On In Your Relationship
Share your story with me!
People Are Sharing The 5-Minute Meals They Make When They’re Too Exhausted To Cook, And These Are Really Useful Ideas
Some of these actually sound so good...
Zaya Wade Just Did Her Very First Cover Story And Opened Up About Being Transgender And Her Relationship With Gabrielle Union
"[There is] a lot of pressure on me."
Lindsay Lohan Is Having A Baby
The "Lohanaissance" continues.
21 Possibly Cursed Parents Who — I Promise! — Had An Infinitely Worse Week Than You
These kids are going to be the death of us all, let me tell you!
14 Questions Men Say They're "Too Afraid" To Ask Women IRL — Answered In Detail By Women On The Internet
"Do you actually like it when a man approaches you with the intention of asking you on a date?"
Jamie Lee Curtis On Bittersweet Oscars Win: "How Do You Include Everyone When There Are Binary Choices?"
"I think the most important thing is inclusivity and more women!"
22 Things That Have Really Surprised Me About Pregnancy, According To Someone Going Through It For The First Time
Overall, pregnancy so far is nothing like what I expected it to be. Let me tell you why...
"A Guy I Went To High School With Reached Out To Let Me Know His DNA Results Show That He’s My Half Brother": 18 People Who Took A DNA Test And Found Out Something Truly Unexpected From It
"I received a DNA kit for Christmas, found out that my first cousin is actually my half sister. My mom had an affair with the man I always thought was my uncle, but it turns out he’s my biological father. My mom doesn’t know I found out but it gave me a lot of insight into my childhood."
44 Toys That'll Make Great Birthday Gifts For Your Kid's Friends
Puffy stickers, a Disney Princess castle, a Bluey plush, and so much more.
"Our Daughter Does Not Need To Know About That": 17 Real-Life Secrets About People's Relationships That They Refuse To Tell Their Children
"I will take this secret to my grave."
26 Things That’ll Prepare You For All Sorts Of Messy Kid Disasters
Kids are gonna kid, which means messes are gonna mess. So, parents, we're going to prepare you, your floors, walls, and ceiling for anything your child can throw at them.
My House Runs On A $120 Weekly Grocery Budget That Needs To Cover Nearly Every Meal; Here’s Exactly How We Spent It Last Week
This week, ground turkey was on sale and English muffins were BOGO — so I built my grocery list from there.
I Am Fascinated By (And Low-Key Scared Of) James Van Der Beek's Big Blonde Family Of Small Children
I have no idea how they do it — well, besides money probably LOL.
These 17 Canadian Salaries And The Hobbies People Are Affording With Them Have Helped Me Realise What I Can Do With A Good Budget
Affording hobbies is great. Having the time for hobbies would be even better.
44 Products Parents Will Actually Get Their Money’s Worth Out Of
As a parent, if there's anything that can save you time, energy, and from getting a headache it's definitely worth it.
Women Described What Actually Happens When Having An Abortion, And Their Stories Are Very Important
"I had two abortions when I was 24. If I stayed with my partner, he would've isolated me from my family and I'd be at the mercy of his horrible one. I'll be 38 soon, and now I have two beautiful daughters. Sometimes I wonder what my other children would've been like, and it makes me a bit sad — but we wouldn’t have had a good life."
Here's What Jason Sudeikis Had To Say About Parenting His Two Children With Ex Olivia Wilde
Jason and Olivia are parents to Otis, 8, and Daisy, 6.
30 Parenting Products That’ll Have You Clicking "Add To Cart"
Time to add "Parenting pro" to your resume.
Men Are Revealing The Last Time They Cried And Why, And This Is An Important Conversation About Masculinity
"I think for me, it all came crashing down emotionally."
Someone Asked Millennials And Gen Z How Hard It Is To Buy A House, And They Did Not Hold Back
"Every time I feel like I'm getting close to having enough for a down payment, the prices skyrocket, rates increase, or I need to drop a few grand on fixing something else. It's like being a mule chasing after a carrot on a rod."
Sophia Grace Shared A Picture Of Her Newborn Baby, And Yep, You Really Are THAT Old
Another day, another moment where I feel closer to my own mortality.
14 Things You Probably Believed As A Kid That Turned Out To Be A Lie
I was today years old when I finally found out that gum does not take seven years to digest.
38 Baby Products For The Parents Who Already Have Everything
You might *think* you have it all, but there's always just one more exciting baby product to add to your stash.
My Household Runs On A Strict Grocery Budget Each Week; Here Are The 22 Meals That Everyone Can Agree On
Although I aim to try new recipes each week, there are several trusted favorites that I come back to again and again.
30 Parenting Products Under $10 You'll Regret Not Buying Sooner
Under $10, could it be...
31 Hilarious Parents Who Couldn't Help But Be Their Weirdo Selves
Parents...you can't take them anywhere.
Asian People Are Sharing Microaggressions They've Experienced IRL, And I'm Losing It Over Here
"A coworker hit the button of the IT floor for me in the elevator. Not all of your Asian coworkers work in IT!"
My Favorite Garlicky Chicken, The Best $9 Trader Joe's Dinner, And 10 Other Low-Effort Meals I Swear By (That Only Need 4 Or 5 Ingredients Each)
I try over 100 new recipes every year to find the most delicious meals on the internet. These are arguably the best low-effort recipes I've cooked in my own kitchen, and they only require five ingredients — or fewer.
Keke Palmer Just Got Real About The Challenges She's Been Facing As A First-Time Mom
"I ain’t gon’ lie, I’m gettin’ COOKED!"
33 Cool Toys That Basically Any Kid Will Love
Warning for parents: Just because these toys are (very) cool doesn't mean your kids will suddenly start to think that you're cool too.
30 Useful Parenting Products You'll Probably Want To Try Out ASAP
Because when it comes to raising kids, you'll take all the help you can get.
Ali Wong Got Very Candid About Her Divorce From Justin Hakuta — And How Telling Her Mom Was The Hardest Part
"I had told [my mother] before that I thought we might get divorced, and she was really upset. She looked me in the eye and asked, 'Can you just wait until I die?'"
Cardi B Got A Face Tattoo Of Her Son's Name And Shared The Pic
"I love my face tatt."
36 Parenting Products So Good, You'll Do A Happy Dance About Finding Them
You'll be Cha Cha Slidin' every time you reach for your Oogiebear and get that booger out your baby's nose.
I'm Not Always On Kourtney Kardashian's Side, But When I Am, It's When She's Educating Ignorant Commenters
It is the year 2023, so for the love of all that is holy, please stop asking people if they're pregnant.
31 March Recipes That Are Bright, Refreshing, And The Perfect Thing To Cook As Spring Gets Closer
As temperatures warm up and spring gets closer, add these to your To-Eat list.
49 Parenting Products You'll Be Over The Moon About
Just wait until the first time your baby gets to hang out in their BabyBjörn bouncer.
This Woman Went Viral For Sharing That She Ultimately Had To End A Relationship Because Her Partner Wanted Kids And She Didn't, And It's Something That Should Be Talked About More
"People need to stop asking women when they will have kids. Women need to be encouraged to do whatever the hell they want with their lives. Like any stigma, the more we normalize it, the better it will get."
This Landlord Posted TikToks Of Himself Doubling A Tenant's Rent, And People Are Divided About It
"Are you kidding me? That has to be a joke. I can't afford that. I have kids, and I'm already working two jobs as it is. Where do you want me to go?"
25 Baby Products Parent Reviewers Have Said Are "Must-Haves"
You'll see what you're missing.
Women Are Sharing Indicators That A Man Is Not Emotionally Mature, And Some Of These Traits Are Actually Abusive
"Obviously, all men don’t have them — but the ones who do are insufferable."
15 Times Black Television Shows Dedicated Episodes To Important Life Lessons That Are Still Relevant Today
TV shows can do a lot more than just entertain.
"If You Have To Choose Between Me And The Baby, Save Me" — This Mom's Plea To Her Husband Sheds A Light On The Realities Of Childbirth In America
"We can have another baby, but I can't have another you..." This viral TikTok has caused many parents to share all the reasons why they want their partners to choose them over their babies.
"It's A Total Rarity Once You Leave The US": People Are Sharing The Most "American" Foods That Are Practically Non-Existent In The Rest Of The World
"It's important to try both kinds. Every American has a preference and you won't know your favorite until you try them both."
Just 20 Very Fun Birthday Gift Ideas From Lego
I can feel the excitement *building.*
13 Home Design "Trends" That People Are Legitimately Sick And Tired Of Seeing In 2023
Just because something is "trendy" doesn't mean all people actually like it. Here's proof.
30 Parenting Products From Walmart That’ll Benefit You In The Long Run
No regrets with these parenting products.
30 Products That Will Make Parenting A Little Less Messy
We can't explain why kids are always so ~sticky~, but we *can* help you deal with all that stickiness.
24 Toys, Games, And Kits For Crafty Kids
You don't need an art degree to keep your creative kids occupied, but you could use these fun projects to make it through the day.
25 Things For Your Kid That They'll Love And You'll Totally Benefit From
Your kiddo will be so thrilled with these — and you'll be happy you snagged them.
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Praised Their Daughter Zaya, And Honestly, The Speech Healed My Inner Child
"I admire how you’ve handled the ignorance in our world...that you face every day. To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement."