Family & Parenting

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola is stepping into a brand-new role: motherhood! The Jersey Shore star, 37, just announced she’s expecting her first baby with fiancé Justin May. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday, Feb. 23, with Giancola writing: “We’ve been keeping a little secret… ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨🤰🏻.” Related: […]

Winter with little kids is no joke. Between freezing temps, endless energy, and back-to-back illnesses, keeping them entertained indoors is a struggle. My family tried everything—board games, crafts, sensory bins—but by the third snowstorm (and back-to-back bouts of Norovirus and the flu), we were all climbing the walls. That’s when I discovered the Nex Playground—a

Grief is never easy, but grieving as a parent—while your child grieves beside you—adds another layer of heartbreak. In a now-viral TikTok video with 1.5 million views, mom Nickie Hendryx (@nickiehendryx) captured a moment between her sons that left the internet in tears. As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved

Eating for two doesn’t just nourish your growing baby—it might also shape their future food preferences. If you dream of a toddler who happily munches on veggies instead of turning up their nose at them, your pregnancy diet could play a role in making that happen. New research suggests that babies can “taste” flavors in

Whether it’s a rainy day, a school break, or just a much-needed two-hour breather, a great kids’ movie can be a lifesaver for parents. And let’s be honest—we’re buying the tickets, so it helps when the movie is fun for adults, too. Luckily, 2025 is packed with animated adventures, nostalgic reboots, and fresh stories that

A viral TikTok by @bigsiscasey has reignited an important conversation: what happens when an emotionally immature parent raises you? In the video, she explains, “Being raised by a parent who is overly critical of others can significantly impact our own self-esteem.” She goes on to describe how “Emotionally immature parents are egocentric and tend to

We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. As a commerce editor who’s evaluated countless diaper bags over the years, I can tell you that finding “the one” is about as personal as choosing your wedding dress. But every once in a while, a product

Every generation has its parenting trends. “The Greatest Generation” had the idealized “perfect family”—a “picture perfect” two-parent, gender-divided home in the suburbs, that was probably more trope than reality. The Baby Boomers brought us parent-as-life coach/ friend/chauffeur and manager. At best, it’s a nurturing style done out of love and wanting the best for your

Episode 1: Ali Krieger In this episode sponsored by Stroller Coaster, Ali opens up about her very public separation from fellow soccer player Ashlyn Harris with whom she parents two kids, which coincided with the death of her father and her retirement from soccer – and what she learned from this experience. She also talks

A recent TikTok from @sportysquadco has taken off, amassing over 3,268 comments as parents everywhere weigh in on the joys and challenges of large sibling age gaps. The video shows a toddler eagerly awaiting his teenage sister’s return and is captioned: “15-year gap between the oldest and the youngest. He gets so excited when he