Family & Parenting

At the heart of the Give Me Some Sugah bakery in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, there’s more than the aroma of fresh pound cake filling the air—there’s laughter, joy, and an incredible story of family reunion. Lenore Lindsey and her son, Vamarr Hunter, only discovered their biological connection a few years ago. Lindsey, who gave […]

If you’ve been following the concerns about heavy metals in baby food, you know parents have been calling for stronger regulations for years. Now, there’s finally movement: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced its final guidance on action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children. This new

I have five kids, one husband, two feet, and absolutely no idea how to conquer the misery that is family sock management. If you’re drowning in the daily chaos of mismatched socks, lonely socks or disappearing socks, take heart—WE ARE NOT ALONE. A recent viral Reddit post brought this all-too-familiar struggle into the spotlight, and

CC of @theflockingbennetts struck a chord with parents on TikTok when she asked, “Is it normal for my 7-year-old’s rec sports league to demand so much time?” Her video, detailing a schedule of practices Monday through Thursday from 6-8 p.m. plus Saturday games, sparked hundreds of comments from parents sharing their own experiences. As a

Wildfires can be unpredictable and scary, especially for kids who may not fully understand what’s happening. Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers. What matters most is helping them feel informed, safe, and

Dear Mama,  You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother.  Not because you do it perfectly (because, of course, you don’t). Not because you’re nailing every single piece of advice you’ve read in those parenting books (no one is doing it all, okay?) You should be proud of how much you care.  Of

When Elliot William married the love of his life, Emma, on December 28, 2024, at Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire, England, he probably didn’t expect his 3-year-old daughter, Evie, to steal the show. But that’s exactly what happened when Evie surprised her dad with the sweetest voice note before walking down the aisle, melting hearts across

Postpartum recovery is no joke, and one TikTok mom, Isabelle Lux, is making it clear that she’s prioritizing her health and boundaries over societal expectations. In her viral TikTok video, Isabelle shared her controversial approach to postpartum recovery and early parenting choices, igniting both praise and critique from parents across the internet. Isabelle’s list included

Life’s biggest milestones don’t always happen on a neat timeline. Sometimes, they overlap—beautifully, messily, and in ways that force us to navigate family dynamics in real time. That was the case for one bride-to-be who recently found herself fielding a request she never saw coming: her sister, pregnant with her first baby, wanted to turn

If you’ve ever wished you could carry a portable space heater around with you to stay warm during the coldest months, good news, mama: Babywearing is a very close approximation. Simply affix your adorable heat source to your body via your favorite wrap, sling or baby carrier, and the frightful forecast will seem instantly more