Family & Parenting

If you’ve ever braved the holiday season with young kids in the house, you already know: Christmas trees and tiny hands aren’t exactly a match made in heaven. Between curious toddlers tugging on ornaments, climbing branches, and pulling on cords, it can feel like your festive centerpiece is one big hazard waiting to happen. But […]

It’s no secret that parents make unimaginable sacrifices to give their children the best possible start in life. For Earl Guynes, that meant parting with his beloved 1967 Camaro—a car he’d dreamed of owning for years—to afford diapers for his growing family.  Fast forward 41 years, and his son, Jared, brought that dream full circle,

If you’ve got organic carrots in your fridge, it’s time to double-check those labels. A recent E. coli outbreak has sparked a major recall affecting multiple brands across 18 states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak has led to 39 cases, 15 hospitalizations, and tragically, one death. Here’s what

As parents, we know the days can feel endless—messy, exhausting, and sometimes completely overwhelming. But every once in a while, something happens that cuts through the chaos and reminds us why it’s all worth it. For one dad on TikTok, that moment came when he made his baby laugh so hard, it turned into one

When 6-year-old Finley Weaver came home from school upset, his parents, Doug and Kirsten, knew something had to change. Their son, who loved rainbows, unicorns, and pink nail polish, was being teased for expressing himself outside traditional gender norms. Instead of discouraging Finley, Doug sent a powerful message—to his son and everyone around him. A

Picture this: It’s your bachelorette weekend. The drinks are flowing, everyone’s laughing, and the whole vibe feels like a celebration of this incredible new chapter in your life. Then, out of nowhere, your future sister-in-law drops her own life-changing announcement: she’s pregnant. Exciting news—but maybe not the ideal time or place to share it.  That’s

When faced with a devastating pregnancy complication, Suzy Mack made a choice that would change her life forever. At just 17 weeks pregnant, she received heartbreaking news: her baby had no amniotic fluid due to a condition known as preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).  Doctors offered her two options: induce labor and terminate the

When the Webb family from Tennessee celebrates, they go all out — especially for their beloved “Papaw.” So when “Papaw,” Bill Webb, turned the big 8-0, his grandkids planned a tribute that only family could pull off: recreating his most iconic (and sometimes questionable) looks from different eras of his life. Because if you’re going

Dogs are well-known for their extraordinary sense of smell, which enables them to sniff out everything from missing people to diseases like cancer. But can they detect pregnancy?  While scientific evidence is still limited, many dog owners believe their furry companions sensed something was different as they approached or went through pregnancy. This article explores

If you’ve ever tried to wrangle multiple kids under the age of five, you know it’s an extreme sport. One doing as they’re told (for now), one mid-meltdown, and one slung under your arm like a sack of potatoes while they wiggle free—all running in different directions like frisky kittens. If this sounds like your