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Calling all parents who need a laugh break, hacks and advice you'll actually use, and the viral stories you'll hear about at the school drop-off. Consider us your go-to playdate friends!


31 Hilariously Exasperated Parents Who Are Hanging On By A Thread This Christmas
"‘Tis the season to sit through a two-hour Christmas program to catch your kid’s 90-second performance."

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Shared The Sweetest Message To Celebrate His Daughter's Birthday
"The best fishing buddy any daddy could ever ask for."

I'm 22 Weeks Pregnant, And Here Are 17 Interesting And 2 TMI Things I've Learned So Far
LOL, this is probably a really weird announcement to any family member I haven't told.

Rebel Wilson Said That She Initially Felt “A Little Disconnected” While Having A Baby Via Surrogate
"All 18 eggs that I had, none of them worked. I was like, 'Oh my god.' It was such an emotional roller coaster."


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Your new favorite parenting products await you.

The Internet Found The Most Creative Way To Save This Struggling Restaurant, And It's Proof That There Really Is A "Good Side" Of Social Media
"I think I've seen around a thousand customers daily, which is crazy to think about considering we used to have about 5 to 10 customers a day."

20 Fun Outdoor Toys For Kids To Use This Winter
Whether they're diving into the first snowfall of the year or chilling in a warmer climate, there's something for everyone.

People Who Cut Off Their Families Are Sharing How They're Spending The Winter Holidays, And I Couldn't Be More Supportive
"It's taken years, but I finally look forward to the holidays."

19 Helpful Methods For Dealing With Difficult Family Conversations Around The Holiday Table
"I know it’s odd to just start doing this during family time, but it’s for my sanity."

Super Nintendo World Will Open In February 2023 At Universal Studios Hollywood, So Get Excited
The highly-anticipated themed land will open on Friday, February 17, 2023, and here's everything we know about it so far.

25 Of The Worst Christmas Presents People Have Gotten, And There Are Some Doozies Here
These all need to come with gift receipts.

People Are Sharing Specific Things We Often Pretend No One Does (But Truthfully, We Know We All Do Them)
It's time to admit we're all guilty of these...

My Brain Is Deeply Confused After Trying This 1-Ingredient Frozen Dessert, But I'm Honestly Kind Of Obsessed With It
I'm not sure what I was expecting but it really surprised me...

31 Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers Both Kids And Adults Will Love
There's still time to put a smile on their face.

"Me Realizing Digital Footprint Is Real": This TikToker Lost Out On A Job, So A Cybersecurity Expert Shared Exactly How Companies Find You On Social Media
"When they called for a job interview, they loved me. But when they did a background check, they said they didn't want to hire me any more."

Sorry, But I Can't Get Over This Mom's TikTok About The Free "Baby Box" All Parents Receive In Scotland, Which Includes Clothing, Breast Pads, A Sling, A Reusable Diaper Voucher, And More
"In America, you get charged for skin-to-skin with your baby."

People Are Recalling The Most Ridiculous And Annoying Experiences They Had With The TSA, And This Will Make You Reconsider Traveling With Carry-On Luggage
"I had my little 8-lb. terrier in a carrier. TSA made me take him out, remove his harness and collar and have him run through the scanner alone. I can’t even imagine what they thought he was hiding in his short fur."

Older Women Are Sharing Things They Admire In Younger Women, And It's Warming My Little Gen Z Heart
"We're realizing that we need to be on the same team instead of pushing each other down."

16 Parents Who Made Small, Innocent Decisions That Turned Into Hilarious Mistakes
Honestly, these parents made my 2022 a bit brighter.

Mixed People Are Sharing The Experiences That "Made Their Blood Boil," And As A Multiracial Person Myself, I'm Seeing Red
"1/4 Japanese, 1/2 Black, 1/4 white here. I've been told outright that I'm not Asian by other Asians. My default response is I exclusively start speaking Japanese to them until they chill and apologize."

15 Times Corporations Did The Bare Minimum And Scammed Christmas Shoppers With Garbage Gifts
This is getting ridiculous.

19 Hilarious People Who Were Wildly Inappropriate Or Just Kind Of Weird At Christmas
DISCLAIMER: If you believe Christmas should be treated with the utmost respect...this is not the post for you.

36 Toys And Gifts Under $50 To Impress Any Child On Your List
Be the best gift-giver ever with these wallet-friendly picks.

Priyanka Chopra Just Posted A Rare Pic Of Her And Nick Jonas's Nearly 1-Year-Old Daughter, Malti
Priyanka and Nick welcomed their daughter this past January.

10 New Parenting Trends I'm Willing To Trade In And The 10 Old Ones I'll Gladly Take In Their Place
No parent is perfect, but over time, every generation has had their pearls of parenting wisdom.

30 Toys You Still Have Time To Get That Reviewers Say Kept Kids Busy For Hours
Don't waste money on one-and-done toys this holiday season.

32 Toys You Still Have Time To Get That'll Make The Kids Put Down The iPad
"My son didn't ask me once today for his tablet" —One reviewer, and now you, too, after you kids fall in love with these screen-free gifts.

"Beware — The First Time Might Be Disgusting": Fathers Are Giving Free Advice To New Homeowners, And It's So Much Better Than Learning The Hard Way
"I've absolutely seen insurance payouts for loss claims originally calculated at under $7,000 increase to over $100,000 when people file their claims this way."

36 Practical Stocking Stuffer Ideas To Send Your Mom's Way Because You're 30+ But Not Willing To Give Up Your Fave Tradition
(It's me — I'm not ready to say bye to stockings.)

"She Asked Me To Hold In My Pregnancy Until Mother's Day As A Special Gift To Her": People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things Their In-Laws Have Done, And It's Outrageous
"My husband was in a very bad accident, and while in the ICU, my mother-in-law told the nurses that he was well insured and my visits should be supervised because I would try to kill him."

34 Parenting Products With Truly Impressive Before And After Photos
Even the most sleep-deprived parent will appreciate these pics.

36 Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers For Kids They'll Truly Love
These gifts might be small in size but they're guaranteed to be a big hit.

These Are The Best (And Worst) Store-Bought Cookie Doughs You Can Bake This Holiday Season, From Toll House To Pillsbury
My #1 pick genuinely tasted homemade — but with practically zero effort.

Gen X'ers Are Sharing The Things That Define Them, And As A Millennial, I'd Never Considered Some Of These
"My kid called me a boomer, and when I told him, 'No, I’m Gen X,' he said, 'No one cares.' I couldn’t argue with that."

Millennials, These 47 Photos Will Take You Directly To Back To Christmas In The '90s
The holidays meant looking through the Toys "R" Us catalog and watching The Muppet Christmas Carol over and over.

32 Festive Foods, Treats, And Activities You Have To Try During The Holidays At Universal Studios
If you've ever wanted to try a Grinch-themed cocktail, now's your chance!

If You're Under 27 And Know Most Of These Middle-Aged Mom Songs, Then Either You're An Old Soul Or You Have Taste
There are some absolute classics on this list, so you should be able to recognize several.

Nameberry Just Announced Their 2023 Baby Name Predictions, And I'm Curious If You Like Them Or Not
These are the names expected to rise in popularity in 2023.

20 Toys From Target For Anyone Whose Kids Have Endless Energy
Check out these toys for those kiddos in your life that just don't stop moving.

Nia Long And Ime Udoka Call It Quits After 13 Years Together, Following The Ex-Celtics Coach's Alleged Affair
"It was devastating, and it still is."

25 Toys From Target That Just About Any Kid Would Love To Get
If you're stuck on what to get the kiddos in your life this holiday season, here is a list of toys that won't disappoint. Kid tested, mom approved.

Idina Menzel Got Candid About Her IVF Journey And Realizing "It Just Wasn't Meant To Be"
"I just wanted women to feel seen...and people to understand what we go through."

This Mom Refused To Work From Home, And Now Her Husband Is Accusing Her Of "Abandoning" Their Baby, So I Wanna Know What You Think
"He said that I should choose to work from home so I could help more with the baby. I chose to return to the office."

Parents Share Their Wildest Stories About The Time They Dropped Off Their Kids At Their Grandparents' House
"My mom loves to give my two year old major choking hazards like whole peanuts, popcorn, marshmallows, tiny toys all the major no-no's with toddler food and playthings."

Here Are All The Best Books Releasing December 2022
End the year with these fantastic books.

"He's Now Part Of The 1%": Former Classmates Are Sharing What Happened To The "Slacker" Of Their School, And It's Proof That Grades Don't Matter In The Real World
"It was me! I absolutely hated school and sucked at it. Now, I'm passionate about education and excited to learn more. I'm even fairly good at it now."

38 Gift Ideas For Those Hard-To-Shop-For Teens In Your Life
AirPods, sneakers, room decor, skincare, and more things that might actually impress the teenager in your life.

19 People Who Are Equal Parts Adorable And Freaking Hilarious
We interrupt your doomscrolling to bring you something really cute and really funny.

"10 Grand Later...": People Are Sharing The Worst Financial Mistake Of Their Lives, And My Stomach Hurts
"I thought I was helping a boyfriend through a rough time with his business. In reality, I was giving him the down payment on a house for him and his wife and kids."

Shark Just Released A More Affordable Version Of The High-End Dyson Airwrap, So I Tested Them Against Each Other
The fan-favorite tools blow dry and style your hair at the same time and are very similar — but one is less than half the price of the other.

You've Heard Of "Quiet Quitting," But Now Get Ready For "Shift Shock," The Trend That's Ruining Your New Job
Feel lied to about your new job? It's called shift shock, and it's not you.

39 Last-Minute Gifts Dad Will Actually Be Excited To Open
If the holidays snuck up on you this year, have no fear. One of these gifts will be *chef's kiss* and dad will def agree.

If You Know 21/29 Of These Songs, Then You’re A Middle-Aged Father
You probably have memories of hearing your dad singing along to these in the car.

43 Gifts To Give Your Parents To Upgrade Their Life
They deserve something nice.

24 Multi-Generational Cooking Tips People Learned From Their Parents, Grandparents, And Great-Grandparents
"I'm a Midwesterner with Scandinavian roots, and I have learned that it's kind of a universal solution for improving any dish."

Lake Bell Explained Why She's A "Better" Parent After Drinking Cannabis Beverages
TMI? Not enough info? Who even knows anymore.

People Had Hilariously Different Reactions To Keke Palmer's Pregnancy — Here Are 21 Of Them
"WE GETTING A NEW COUSIN, Y’ALL!!!"


20 Of The Very Best Trader Joe's Holiday Items That Are On Shelves Right Now
Get 'em before they're gone.

Trust Me, These 34 Products Will Solve So Many Everyday Parenting Problems
"This stuff is magic!" —One reviewer, and now you, too.

"It's Subtle But Basically Everywhere": People Are Sharing Common Examples Of "Toxic Femininity" In Everyday Life
"I had a C-section with one child and a natural birth with the other. I breastfed one and bottle-fed the other. If I asked someone to point out the ‘natural’ born, breastfed child, they would have to make a guess because there is nothing to differentiate them."

After Having 7 Whole Children With Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin "Would Say" She's Done Having Kids
"If he does not do his part, sometimes things can happen."

15 Famous Musicians Who Wrote Massive Hit Songs At Freakishly Young Ages
Zac Hanson cowrote a number one hit when he was 9 years old. Nine, people! I couldn't even tie my shoes yet at 9!

27 Gifts For Kids That Are As Fun As They Are Educational
Sneak a little extra learning into their next playtime.

Just 42 Toys Your Kids Will Actually Play With More Than Once
These toys are the epitome of gifts that keep on giving.

"Everyone Sugar-Coated Everything": Parents Are Sharing The Lies They Were Told About Having Kids, And It Is Eye-Opening
"Let's normalize hating being pregnant but still loving your baby."

41 TikTok Parenting Products You'll Be Running, Not Walking, To Buy
Now you can make scrolling on TikTok feel productive.

"It Really Isn't The Flex Some People Think It Is": People Are Calling Out Things People Brag About That Actually Signal They're A Terrible Person
"People who actually brag about it are usually people who refuse to accept personal fault or to work on themselves at all."

The Internet Loves Ellen Pompeo's "Brilliant" Family-Focused Home, And I Agree: It's Immaculate, Y'all
Honestly, I love every last detail...

32 Costco Fall & Winter Food Items I Rely On (And How I Turn Them Into Full Meals For My Family)
As the weather gets colder, here are the Costco staples I love most — and how I turn them into full meals.

To Celebrate Disney Turning 100 (YES, 100!), ShopDisney Is Launching An Amazing Limited-Release Collection, And WOW
From Mickey Mouse ear hats to ornaments, and more, there's going to be something for every fan!

Choose The Baby Names You're Serious About Using And We'll Tell You The Type Of Parent You'd Be
"Jack" = strict parent.


Tell Us What Happened To The Loners And Outcasts Of Your School
Just because they didn't make a splash back then doesn't mean they're not making waves now.

"If I Can Do This, You Can Do This" — An American Woman Froze Her Eggs In London For 1/3 Of The Cost
"Egg freezing is an option for those that think they want to have children one day but aren’t ready right now," Brittany Allyn said. "I think it’s such a special opportunity our generation has that allows us to take back some control in our fertility."

18 Trans Books By Trans Authors That Belong On Your 2023 TBR
Looking for more trans representation in literature? 2023 has got you!

Kate Hudson Said What It's Like Coparenting With Three Different Dads
"The unit that I've created with three children with three different fathers is a seriously strong unit."

I Went To Disney World For The Holidays, And Here Are 17 Things Worth Doing
Hear me out...a hot dog with stuffing funnel cake pieces, cranberry mustard, and cheese curds. It's every bit sweet and savory.

Even If Your Mom Said She Doesn't Want Anything This Year, Here Are 49 Great Gifts To Grab Anyway
We never could repay them for all they do for us, but one of these gifts wouldn't hurt. (Love you, Mom.)

19 Screenshots Of Wildly Entitled People Who Nearly Ruined The Holiday Season With Their Bad Attitudes
"My kids won't have a Christmas this year, thanks to you."

53 Gifts To Cover Every Child On Your List From Tots To Teens
A one-and-done list so you can shop now and spend the rest of your time on more important things, like your holiday film watchlist.

Here Are Canada's Top Baby Names Of 2022
Did your baby's name make the list?

Every Little Bit Helps, So Here's 26 Cheap Things To Make The School Year Easier For Parents
Closet organizers, snack boxes, chore charts, homework helpers, and more.

28 First Christmas Baby Gifts That Their Parents Will Really Appreciate
Their baby won't remember this year's gift, but the parents definitely will.

38 Very Specific Christmastime Things That'll Take Any Gen X'er Or Old Millennial On A Nostalgic Trip Right Back To Their '80s Childhood
Christmastime in the 1980s was all about very ugly sweaters and circling all the toys you wanted in the Sears Wish Book and Toys "R" Us Christmas Dream Book.

Trader Joe's Has So Many New Winter Products That I Actually Can't Contain Myself (So Here's What To Grab From The Shelves)
I'm pretty sure this is tastiest season yet at Trader Joe's.

Nick Cannon And 41 Other Celebs Who Had Babies In 2022
There are quite a few new Cannons and KarJenners this year!

Katherine Heigl Explains Why She "Never Saw" Her Daughter Naleigh Right After Adopting Her
Katherine Heigl adopted her daughter from South Korea when she was just 9 months old.

People Are Sharing The Most Underrated Christmas Gifts They Have Ever Gotten, And Most Of These Truly Deserve More Hype
All I want for Christmas issssss...everything on this list, honestly.

"It Was Chaos": 20 Erratic And Unpredictable Bosses Who Apparently Went To The Elon Musk School Of Management
"He was notorious for requesting a meeting saying it was urgent and then canceling and asking, 'Why are we even having this meeting?' This happened at least once a week, and sometimes twice a day."

Irina Shayk Shared A Rare Glimpse Into Her Life With Bradley Cooper And Their Daughter Lea
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper welcomed their daughter Lea in 2017.

"He Helped Me Through My Colonoscopy": Women Are Sharing How They Realized Their Partners Actually Loved Them, And It's Heart-Warming
"I wanted to buy my nephew a Nintendo Switch in a certain color for Christmas. It was sold out online and in stores near us. While I was sleeping, he drove to a Target an hour away and waited an hour before the store even opened to get it. He surprised me in the morning with it."

61 Practical Gifts For Your Parents You Might Want To Buy Right This Minute
Apologies to your sibling, but you're definitely winning the gifting game this year.

People Are Revealing The Opinions And Behaviors That Immediately Give Them The Ick, And A Lot Of Them Are Pretty Fair
"Referring to their ex-girlfriends as 'psycho' or 'crazy.'"

46 Toys And Gifts Reviewers Say Are Most Definitely Their Child's "Favorite"
These toys got a big thumbs up from the experts aka kids.

Hilaria Baldwin Posted An "Epic Fail" Family Photo With Her 7 Kids With Alec Baldwin, And It's A Lot
I can barely keep two plants alive.

34 Parenting Products That’ll Make You Say, “Why Didn’t I Buy This Sooner”
A stroller caddy, moisturizing cream, and a foldable indoor slide and other cool things I guarantee you'll wanna buy ASAP.

30 Gifts That'll Help Out Any Stressed Parents In Your Life
Because anything that can help the never-ending job of being a parent just a *little* less difficult is a priceless gift.