Family & Parenting

Mom guilt is REAL. I am guilty of screen time. I am guilty of throwing on Ms. Rachel for Littles to get 5 minutes of peace. I am guilty of saying, “Ugh, not Ms. Rachel again.” And yet, I am guilty of being Ms. Rachel’s biggest fan. So when I had the chance to talk […]

Kentucky mom Holly LaFavers thought it was just another Sunday—until she checked her bank account and saw it was overdrawn. The reason? A $4,200 Amazon order placed by her 8-year-old son, Liam. Then the boxes started arriving—22 of them, stacked high on the porch. Inside: nearly 70,000 lollipops. Liam wanted to throw a backyard carnival

Motherhood can be lonely—especially without a village. For actress Connie Britton, the realities of solo parenting hit hard after she adopted her son Eyob and took on a demanding role in Nashville, all while living in a city where she knew no one. The logistical and emotional load was immense, but so was the bond

There are big brothers… and then there’s this kid. In a now-viral TikTok posted by @amanda_arrows (7 million views and counting), a 9-year-old lifts his baby brother like he’s on his third shift and running late for daycare pickup. Dressed like he just got off a job site, the kid doesn’t hesitate—he scoops up the

The 2025 Met Gala was filled with spectacle. But long after the red carpet closed, the most unforgettable moment arrived—fashionably late, bump first. Rihanna, in a sculpted black corseted Marc Jacobs gown, revealed she’s expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky. Her silhouette said it all: high glamour, high impact, and undeniably maternal. It wasn’t

The most memorable lessons rarely come from textbooks or worksheets. Just ask any adult what they remember from elementary school, and you’ll likely hear about the teacher who dressed as a historical figure, the explosive science experiment that stained the ceiling, or the day everyone got to eat what they were studying. First-grade teacher Kayleigh

Former teacher Maggie Perkins has struck a nerve with parents everywhere in her viral TikTok where she shares the hygiene issues educators notice but can’t always address directly with families. Her candid list—covering everything from long, dirty fingernails to unwashed sweatshirts—is that rare internet moment that makes you simultaneously nod in recognition and wince with

We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. Let’s be honest for a second, shall we? Mother’s Day expectations are the express lane to disappointment. The breakfast-in-bed fantasy versus reality (why is there jam on the ceiling?), the handmade cards that somehow require your cleanup,

Some family stories don’t just repeat—they come full circle in the most unexpected ways. That’s what happened for one TikToker, @shelly.belly23, whose pregnancy announcement to her grandparents became a beautiful echo of their own past—and it’s now touching hearts around the world. Two days ago, Shelly shared a tender video that has since garnered over

It always starts with a little too much quiet. That’s the setup in a viral TikTok that has moms everywhere clutching their baby monitors. The video—racking up 2.6 million views—opens with a simple but ominous on-screen text: “who gave the toddler an allen wrench.” Inside the toddler’s room? A scene that left everyone, including his