Breastfeeding Moms Allegedly Shamed by Cops at IHOP
When a group of mom friends from Aurora, Colorado, went to breakfast at a local IHOP for International Pancake Day,...
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How Fatherhood Changed Facebook, According to Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is famous as the founder and CEO of Facebook, even the man in charge of the most powerful...
What Hilary Duff Does to ‘Lean Out,’ Deal With ‘Mom Guilt’
Working with a little one waiting for you at home can bring on a serious case of “mom guilt” –...
I Just Can’t Throw Away My Daughter’s Stuffed Animals — Could You?
I hear the sounds of a familiar disagreement bubbling up in the kitchen. On one side: My husband, a reasonable,...
How I Explain the Dark Side of the Internet to My Kids
I spend a lot of time on the Internet and on social media — both for work and for fun. As...
The Eraser Challenge: What It Is, and What You Need to Know
A prank that has been around for several years is seeing an increase in popularity on social media. The “eraser...
You Have to See This ‘Rapunzel Baby’ and Her Amazing Hair
Hair envy: we’ve all felt it. Whether your hair is straight, curly, wavy, etc., chances are good that you’ve admired another’s...
Kind Passenger Helps Mom of Twins Almost Kicked Off Flight
One exhausted airline passenger snapped a photo of a scene she said restored her faith in humanity after a long...
Toledo’s 5 Best Storytime Programs to Get Munchkins Reading
Like most parents, I’m constantly worrying about whether my daughter is developing at a regular pace. I try to read...
Mom Pens Sweet Note to Daughter After ‘Failed’ Test
A mother’s note to her daughter after the daughter felt like she “failed” a test is going viral for its sweet...
This School Banned Homework — and the Results Might Surprise You
We can all remember hating homework. If you’re a parent, then you might still loathe the task. One school recently...
Easiest Cities to Find Caregivers With Autism Experience in the U.S.
Finding the right child care for your son or daughter is already a daunting task in and of itself. But,...
RECALL ALERT: Almost 1 Million Pounds of Poultry Sold at Major Grocery Stores May Contain Metal
Nearly 1 million pounds of chicken sold at grocery stores across the country, like Wal-Mart, are being recalled after consumers complained...
It’s a Girl for Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski!
It’s been a big month for Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski. Just a little over a week after announcing...
An Adorable Emergency: Fire Station in Small Iowa Town Welcomes 6 Babies in 7 Months
There’s almost certainly something in the water at one Iowa fire station. Over the last seven months, six of 22...
‘Flip or Flop’ Star Gets Backlash Over Instagram Post
Christina El Moussa is at the center of controversy over an Instagram post — and it’s not about her split from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...