Family & Parenting

Toddlers are notoriously difficult to keep in one place for very long, which makes keeping track of them not nearly as easy as one may think. One mom is sharing why she uses Apple AirTags on her three-year-old daughter—for peace of mind. Brooke King, mom to toddler Kella, tells “Good Morning America” that Apple AirTags …

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A cool autumn breeze ruffles the turning leaves lingering on the trees, backpacks sit by the door in wait, and moms pour another cup of coffee in anticipation of the hours behind the wheel ahead, chauffeuring their children to and from school, sports practices, theater rehearsals and field trips.  Schlepping backpacks, cooler bags, sporting equipment, …

From diaper changes to sports practices: Car organizers to keep everything in place Read More »

I have always believed that when it comes to holiday decor during the months of September and October, there are two schools: those who decorate for autumn, and those who decorate for Halloween. Sometimes these two schools merge, especially during the latter month. But for the most part, people seem to fall distinctly into either …

Alright, I give in—bring on the giant lawn inflatables Read More »

There’s something about the frangrance of sweet apples that fills the fall air and brings with it all the cozy vibes. Apples and fall are synonymous—hey, I don’t make the rules! You might already have apple picking in your family’s fall activities list so, naturally you’re thinking, what to do with apples? Well, schedule that …

All the things you can make with apples Read More »

In a heartwarming viral TikTok video, a newborn from Wales is seen posing for his newborn photo session in the most adorable way—but what sets him apart from typical newborns is his spina bifida diagnosis. Baby Noah’s parents decided to celebrate their child’s uniqueness and strength through his newborn photos, and the photographer shared a …

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Travis Kelce who? Just kidding, everyone is obviously already shipping the whole Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce thing. But he’s not the only Kelce family member who has Taylor’s heart, that’s for sure. Have you ever looked as happy with your partner’s mom as Taylor Swift did last night? Though the couple is obviously far from making …

Everyone is loving the adorable moments between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mom Read More »

When it comes to parenting styles, it seems like “gentle parenting” has been all the rage for the last few years. And while most parents of younger children likely intend to parent “gently,” it’s not always easy. And many have argued that “gentle parenting” isn’t the best parenting style for everyone—especially moms. Instead of focusing …

This mom says ‘connected parenting’ is a better style than ‘gentle parenting’ Read More »

This story was written by Laurelle Stelle and originally appeared on The Cool Down. If you’re looking for a hack to save money and save the environment while keeping your kitchen clean, TikToker simplebarenecessities is here to show you how it’s done. Earlier this year, simplebarenecessities posted a video showcasing “paperless towels”: thin wash rags the same size as a paper towel …

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If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok this month, you’ll find that you can throw the word “girl” in front of just about anything, and go viral. Lately, it’s been “girl math,” which is basically just justifying shopping expenses. Well, now, it’s time for “mom math” and the mental load that goes along …

This description of ‘mom math’ shows it takes a miracle for moms to ever leave the house Read More »

It’s likely not news to hear that Covid cases have been increasing—especially as we head into fall virus season. For weeks, we’ve been hearing that severe cases of Covid seemed to primarily impact people over 65 or those with underlying conditions, but the latest data tells a different story. Over the past three months, the …

Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says Read More »