Family & Parenting

First haircuts are supposed to be a sweet milestone—maybe something you document with a blurry photo, a tearful smile, or a lock of hair saved in a baby book. But for one Reddit mom, that moment was snatched away by none other than her own mom, who gave her 20-month-old daughter bangs without asking. Cue […]

Meghan Trainor is no stranger to being in the spotlight. As a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and now a mom of two, she’s built a career on being unapologetically herself. But in a new personal essay for TODAY.com, Trainor opens up about one of the hardest nights of her life—the night she hit her breaking point

Big news for families today: The FDA has officially decided to ban Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs—but not quite yet. Companies have two years to remove this controversial additive from their products, leaving moms to wonder: What does this mean for us now? And how do we keep our kids safe

Potty training can feel like an Olympic event—one that comes with lots of cheering, a few stumbles, and maybe a surprise puddle or two. But according to Ms. Rachel, it doesn’t have to be stressful. Her secret? The Three Ps: Practice, Patience, and Play! Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children

Miss Rachel is about to make her Netflix debut—and somewhere in the distance, you can hear parents everywhere singing, “I’m so happy today!” Rachel Accurso—aka Miss Rachel—has been a lifeline for parents of little ones, myself included! Her songs have been the soundtrack of my 14-month-old and 3-year-old’s daily ups and downs, helping them navigate

How far would you go to ensure your child’s birthday is stress-free and joyful?That’s the question one dad, Kyle Philippi, faced when deciding to skip telling his daughter, Isabella, about her own birthday. Yes, you read that right—he chose not to mention the big day at all, and the heartwarming reason behind it has sparked

When disaster strikes, it often highlights the strength and solidarity of a community—and the Los Angeles wildfires have been no exception. From baby gear companies replacing lost essentials to clothing brands providing fresh wardrobes for displaced children, to even photo companies helping preserve precious memories—this crisis has underscored the power of collective action. For parents,

Have you ever wished there was a simple, low-cost way to help your kids recover faster from colds? A recent study has parents talking—suggesting that a simple saline solution might help kids feel better faster. Pediatric ER physician Dr. Beachgem, who is also a mom of four, recently shared insights about how hypertonic saline nasal

The latest California wildfires have already destroyed thousands of homes, scorched more than 39,000 acres, and forced 88,000 families to evacuate, with officials reporting that 88,000 people in Los Angeles County were under evacuation orders as of Tuesday morning. But beyond the immediate danger of flames, wildfires fill the air with dangerous smoke that can

Kylie Kelce, wife of NFL star Jason Kelce and mom to three daughters (with baby #4 on the way), is speaking candidly about her struggles with early motherhood. The 32-year-old recently appeared on the Sunday Sports Club podcast, where she opened up about experiencing severe baby blues after the birth of her first daughter, Wyatt.