Parenting 101: Dad Sends Stern Message to Son in Best Way Possible
Well this is one way to get your kid’s attention. Check out this dad’s sign at last week’s Cleveland Cavaliers-Charlotte...
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The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat
One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...
Sandy Hook Documentary Makes Primetime Debut on April 3
“Newtown” will premiere on PBS at 9 p.m. EST. Twenty children and six teachers died in a mass shooting the morning...
Why Are Kids So Annoying?
Okay, I just need to vent a little! My kids (not really kids anymore, but 13 and 15 years old)...
Kristin Cavallari’s Recent Instagram Post Quashes Pregnancy Speculation
A recent vacation photo posted on Instagram by Kristin Cavallari turned into pregnancy speculation for the reality star — but she...
When Your Dog Attacks – A Legal Point of View
A dog is said to be man’s best friends and the one that lives in your home may be your...
20 REALLY Annoying Things Kids Can Do to Parents
Kids, are you in the market for a surefire way to annoy mom and dad? We’re not talking about the average level...
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Coffee Shops in Toledo
With constant tantrums and meltdowns and endless piles of laundry, the cabin fever bug is imminent. Living in a city...
Parents, Be Warned: This DIY Slime Recipe Could Leave Your Child With Third-Degree Burns
Making your own slime is all the rage lately, but be warned — some slime recipes that seem innocent enough can...
Under the Sea: Sitter Dresses Up Like Mermaid, Makes Toddler’s Dreams Come True
Not far from the salty waters of the Gulf of Mexico lives a high schooler who might just be the...
Toddler Who Lost Eye to Cancer Gets Custom Look-Alike Doll
Two months after her first birthday, Brynn Munger had her left eye removed. The toddler was diagnosed with undifferentiated glaucoma in...
Here’s How Much Longer Women Have to Work to Earn the Same as Men
Today is Equal Pay Day. If you haven’t heard of this day before, we don’t blame you — it’s not...
Pink’s Advice to Moms Losing Weight: ‘Stay Off That Scale’
Celebrity mama of two Pink recently took to Instagram to share some inspiring words with fellow moms who might be...
As our notions of parenting change in society, so do the roles of mothers and fathers
Mothers are unique in their role and their importance to children. No one would deny this fact, not even mothers...
Animal Lover Turns Home Into Sanctuary for Senior Pooches
Sher Polvinale wears her heart on her sleeve. The self-described caregiver says she has empathy for those who arguably need it most: pets,...
I’m an Introvert, My Child’s an Extrovert — Here’s How I Make It Work
When my daughter “Bean” was small, it appeared as though we were going to have one very important trait in...
Rory Feek Shares Pic of Daughter Watching Late Mom Joey Sing
Millions of fans have seen Rory Feek’s life documented on his blog before and after his wife, Joey, died of cancer...
5 Ways To Introduce Activism To Your Kids With #MomsReading
Our kids are listening. And with all of the toxic rhetoric that seemed to dominate the conversation in 2016 ,...
Visit the Sensory-Friendly Easter Bunny at Malls Across America
There’s plenty of things to love about Easter: baskets filled with candy, hidden eggs and getting your picture taken with...
It’s Official: Talking to Our Pets Is a Sign of Intelligence
Pet owners sometimes get strange looks for having long conversations with their furry friends, but it turns out the act...
Volunteers Cradle, Console Babies at Nebraska Hospital
A group of volunteers are spreading their love and care to babies at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska....
13 Reasons Why is No Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul
I have never heard the phrase “high school” said without an accompanying eye roll, or disdainful shaking of the head....
Your Parenting Style, As Told By Your Favorite Beer
Happy National Beer Day! In honor of the most malted grain beverage, we decided to go pour-by-pour and playfully reveal...
Would You Fund a Friend’s Maternity Leave?
Parental leave in the United States is broke, and thousands of new parents aren’t waiting for government to fix it....
Treat Yourself: 11 Ways Moms Can Pamper Themselves on a Budget
As moms, we tend to run ourselves ragged trying to be everything to everyone – so much so that we...
Bradley Cooper, Irina Shayk Had a Baby Girl!
Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper has stepped into a new role – Dad! Cooper and model girlfriend Irina Shayk welcomed their first child...
Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen Just Set the Bar for Pregnancy Announcements
Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen announced they’re expecting a second child in a very unique way: with a snotsucker! Mollen...
Why We Should Let Our Kids See Us Fail
I’m a big believer in failure. As parents — and even as babysitters, nannies, really anyone who cares for children...
Couple Has 3 Sets of Twins…With the Same Birthday!
Carrie Kosinski said she always dreamed of having a large family, so she and her husband were crushed when they...
Celebrating Bilingual Awareness Month: Bilingual From Birth
By Rebecca Parlakian My friend recently posted a video of Alice, her eight-month-old, sitting at the kitchen table babbling to her...
Update: Michael Bublé’s Son Is Cancer-Free!
In a recent public appearance, Michael Bublé’s wife Luisana Lopilato revealed positive news about their 3-year-old son’s battle with cancer. While promoting...
Mom Gives Birth to Nearly 14-Pound Baby — Without an Epidural
A woman from Melbourne, Australia, stunned doctors when she gave birth to a nearly 14-pound baby boy without an epidural. Natashia...
Here’s How to Throw the Perfect Gender Reveal Party
Throwing the perfect gender reveal party may seem like a daunting task at first, but — believe it or not...
Should You Tell the Kids About Your Partner’s Infidelity?
Affairs happen. We all think we’re immune to it, but sadly, we’re not. According to the American Association for Marriage...
Kelly Clarkson Gave Her Daughter Nutella and the Internet Shamed Her
Kelly Clarkson recently shared an adorable video of her daughter, River Rose, snacking on Nutella toast for the first time....
8-Year-Old Drives to McDonald’s After Watching YouTube Tutorial
An 8-year-old boy hit the open road in search of a cheeseburger after using YouTube to learn how to drive...
10 Tips for Fighting Pollen That You Probably Didn’t Know Before
Spring is a beautiful time of year. The sun is finally shining, the snow is finally melting, and the kids...
Target Offers Discounts on Car Seats If You Recycle an Old One
MINNEAPOLIS — If you have no use for your child’s old car seat, cash in on Target’s new program. Donate that old...
The Care.com 2015 Babysitter Survey Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgzfCZhRjUM The average babysitting rate is about $15.02 per hour, as of Care.com’s 2015 Cost of Care data. But that rate varies widely...
Chris Pratt Posts Sleep Struggles While Traveling With Toddler Son
Chris Pratt always seems to perfectly document life in a hilarious way through his Instagram posts. (My personal favorites are his...