Parenting

Parenting

Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

The Holidays

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

Parenting

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

Toddler

Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

Toddler

Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

Toddler

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

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Teen Issues

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

Teen Issues

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

News

Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

Teen

I actually love raising Sephora tweens

Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.

Safety

Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard

The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.

Car Seat Safety

600,000+ Nuna RAVA car seats recalled over harness safety concerns

This design defect could affect the seat’s ability to keep your child securely restrained in certain conditions. 

Parenting

We can’t keep waiting: How parents are leading the fight for safer schools

In America, parents kiss their babies goodbye and whisper an extra prayer: please keep my child safe from a school shooting. 

Safety

10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

Celebrity News

Amber Heard is expecting baby no. 2—redefining single motherhood on her own terms

This baby news comes as Amber continues to live life on her own terms after a tumultuous few years.

News

‘Am I enough?’: Jennifer Lopez reflects on raising twins and the realities of being a single mom

Parenting is no easy feat, and Lopez has navigated its highs and lows with the added challenges of a high-profile career and personal heartbreaks.

Parenting

Parallel parenting: A practical guide to finding peace after separation