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Toddler’s simple act of kindness for his grieving brother will melt your heart

Updated Feb. 21, 2025

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How parents who criticize others unintentionally hurt their kids

Parental emotional immaturity can manifest in different ways, from excessive criticism to a lack of emotional validation.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025

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Why a 15-year age gap didn’t stop these siblings from becoming best friends

Parents may worry that siblings with a significant age gap won’t form a close bond, but studies suggest otherwise.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025

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“I know love exists because my dad exists”: Daughter’s emotional exam success goes viral

The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Millennial with 83-year-old dad sparks conversation about the struggles of caring for aging parents

“We get them for however long we get them. Being young doesn’t guarantee more time.”

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Mom fires back after being judged for appearance: ‘Since when did looks define good parenting?’

“I think we get judged because people may think we’re spending hours on our appearance instead of spending time with our children."

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025

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Chrissy Teigen’s co-bathing photo with kids sparks debate—here’s why it’s more common than you think

While some fans gushed over the sweet family moment, others took issue with the post, calling it “weird” and “inappropriate.”

Updated Feb. 11, 2025

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Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025

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This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child

A TikTok video showing a mom calmly guiding her toddler through big emotions has exploded online, racking up 4.7 million views in a single day.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025

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Toddler’s simple act of kindness for his grieving brother will melt your heart

As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved one, his younger brother, Owen, quietly stepped in.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025

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How parents who criticize others unintentionally hurt their kids

Parental emotional immaturity can manifest in different ways, from excessive criticism to a lack of emotional validation.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025

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Why a 15-year age gap didn’t stop these siblings from becoming best friends

Parents may worry that siblings with a significant age gap won’t form a close bond, but studies suggest otherwise.

Updated Feb. 20, 2025

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President Trump signs executive order on IVF: What it means for families

While this executive order signals an increased focus on IVF accessibility, it does not directly change existing laws or require insurance companies to cover treatment.

Updated Feb. 21, 2025

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“I know love exists because my dad exists”: Daughter’s emotional exam success goes viral

The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Millennial with 83-year-old dad sparks conversation about the struggles of caring for aging parents

“We get them for however long we get them. Being young doesn’t guarantee more time.”

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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Mom fires back after being judged for appearance: ‘Since when did looks define good parenting?’

“I think we get judged because people may think we’re spending hours on our appearance instead of spending time with our children."

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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For two years, this toddler and dog watched the world together—until one morning changed everything

"These simple moments remind us how much things change—and how much they stay the same.”

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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‘No plastic, no noise, no color’: Mom’s viral birthday party rules spark backlash online

If guests couldn’t comply, they were encouraged to give the child a handmade card…

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

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‘I got you’: Stepdad’s emotional adoption surprise leaves boy in tears

“You know I love you, right?”

Updated Feb. 17, 2025

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Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025

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Why is there an egg shortage? What’s causing high prices and the best protein alternatives

In response to the dwindling supply and escalating prices, several major grocery chains have implemented purchase limits on eggs.

Updated Feb. 14, 2025

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“We need more men like you”: A stranger’s note left this dad in tears

“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching…"

Updated Feb. 14, 2025

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A stranger’s kindness at a nail salon has moms everywhere tearing up

“This sweet girl noticed I was overwhelmed at the nail salon and offered to hold baby girl so I could get my nails done…"

Updated Feb. 14, 2025

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Hailey Bieber’s latest TikTok is proof that ‘mom brain’ spares no one

If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025

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This dad never saw it coming—How his daughter used Alexa to outsmart him

Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025

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