Parents
27 Affordable Toys That Kids Love And Parents Say Last For Years
You don't have to live in a cheap plastic toy graveyard — these toys last for a reason.
21 Shoes From Amazon Parents Say Their Kids Actually Don’t Mind Wearing
These shoes were made for walking, stomping, splashing, building snowmen, hiking, strutting, running, chasing — you get the idea.
I Thought I Knew My Mom. Then I Found A Grainy Polaroid That Forced Me To Reconsider.
"I stared, dumbfounded, as two questions formed in my mind. First, who was this person? And second ― why didn’t I know her?"
20 Boredom-Busting Target Products Your Babysitter Will Be So Grateful You Bought
Activities right in that sweet spot of high results with minimal risk.
25 Very Common Things That Millennials And Gen X'ers Did Growing Up That Today's Generation Just Wouldn't Understand
Back in my day, we had to rewind VHS tapes, blow into Nintendo cartridges, and memorize phone numbers — things today's kids would probably think are weird, ancient late 1900s things.
Teachers Are Revealing The Very, Very Disturbing Realities About Students Today That Parents Need To Start Paying Attention To, And They're Not Holding Back
"This becomes so challenging that I often cry myself to sleep at night."
Gen Z Is Missing These Crucial Skills According To Gen X, Millennials, And Boomers, And It Might Come Back To Haunt Them
"With Gen Z, I've witnessed that if technology is not fully automated or if they come across a technical issue that needs attention, they pretty much just give up. They would rather get a new phone instead of attending to a simple issue with their current phone."
34 Massive Secrets People Kept From Their Parents That Range From Horrifying To Completely Heartbreaking
"When I was 12, I saw emails on my mom's iPod touch. The emails were very suggestive and were between my mother and another man. I never told my dad that I saw those emails. I wish I did because it turned out that she was cheating on him."
Experts Say These 5 Foods Can Improve Your Mood, Well-Being, And Mental Health
The relationship between food, mood, and anxiety is garnering more and more attention. So we spoke to experts to break it all down.
"Money Dysmorphia" Could Be Seriously Hurting Your Finances. Here's How To Tell If You Have It.
Although the experience is common among millennials and Gen Zers, it can affect anyone, no matter how much is in your bank account.
I Suddenly Found Myself The Breadwinner In Our Family. I Didn't Expect What It Would Do To My Marriage.
"I felt irritated when I came home to a sloppy playroom or a sink full of dishes. ... I felt, at times, as if my husband resented me — which made me resent him."
This Man's Wife Cheated On Him, But People Are Actually Telling Him Not To Get A Divorce Justtttt Yet
A story of "forgiving" but not "forgetting"...
Women Confessed Why They Wanted To Become Mothers Instead Of Being Child-Free
"I was always child-free. But in therapy, I realized a lot of it came from growing up in a bad environment. Now I believe I can give my kids the childhood I never had."
People From Different Generations Don't Always Agree If These 7 Things Are A "Red Flag" Or A "Green Flag"
Ah, there's nothing like modern dating.
Blac Chyna Wasted No Time Intervening After Her Daughter Dream Pointed Out An Insecurity, And People Are Emotional
“This is so important considering both sides of Dream’s family are/were heavily in plastic surgery, so yes, build that baby’s esteem.”
31 Really Good Autumnal Recipes We're Excited To Try This October, From "Baked Salads" To Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins
On October 3rd, he asked me what the perfect weeknight meal for fall is...
21 Things Parents Say Actually Made It Easier To Get Their Kids Ready In The Morning
From one parent to another: you've got this.
Older Adults Are Sharing The Things That Get Better With Aging, And Growing Older Sounds Prettyyy Sweet
"Just the feeling of having survived for so long. You're at ease whenever you do something. And when you tell stories about your life or how life was like growing up, people occasionally look at you in awe."
"I Assumed Everyone Was This Sheltered": People Are Confessing The Most Illogical And Bizarre "Kids Rules" They Heard Growing Up
"It totally blew my mind when I discovered that not everyone's family does it this way."
"We Never Saw Her Again" Millennials And Gen X'ers Are Revealing Things Their Teachers Did In The '80s And '90s That "Would Not Fly Today," And I Can't Believe These Things Were Allowed
"It's been over 30 years ago, and I still get twisted when I think about it."
People Are Sharing The "Take To The Grave" Secrets They'll Never Tell Their Family Members, And My Jaw Is Literally On The Floor
"I left my fiancé after the guilt absolutely broke me. No one knows the real reason I left, and no one ever found out about the affair. And on my end, no one ever will."
"We Didn't Ruin Everything": Boomers Are Calling Out The "Toxic" Assumptions Younger Generations Have About Them, And, Well, Points Were Made
"We had nothing handed to us. We worked, saved our money, and didn't buy what we couldn't afford — unlike many younger folks now."
Sophie Turner Called Out The Press For Misquoting Her Recent Comments About The "Struggle" Of Being A Single Mother
Sophie — who developed an eating disorder and depression after starring in Game of Thrones — also admitted that she’d “highly discourage” her kids from pursuing a career in acting until they’re 25.
"It's Bad": An Eye Doctor Is Warning People About This Common Habit That Could Ruin Your Eyesight
This ophthalmologist warns that it “could affect your vision permanently.”
14 Eye-Opening Confessions From A Woman Who Was Raised By A Throuple
"If you think a punishment was too harsh, there's two more parents that can reason with your other parent."
19 Hysterical Parenting Tricks That Will Be Truly Brilliant To Anyone Who Has Ever Dealt With Children
"I'll admit it was sneaky, but it worked. I never really had a problem getting them to nap or go to bed."
If You Want To Live A Long Healthy Life, Experts Say You Should Avoid Doing These 6 Things
Want to live a longer, healthier life? Avoid these common habits.
"I Deliberately Crapped My Pants In The Class" — People Are Applauding Women For How They Reacted After Their Male Teachers Refused To Let Them Use The Restroom During Class
"I remember one teacher who refused to let me go to the toilet so I deliberately crapped my pants in the class."
27 Wild Screenshots Of People Who Are Absolutely NOT Having A Good Day
Sometimes, being an adult is a liiiiitle chaotic.
20 Essential Products From Target New Parents Need To Just Buy Already
When you're this tired, you need something that works already.
An American Mom Shared The Biggest Differences Between Raising Kids In The U.S. Vs France, And Yep, It Sure Is Different
American parents are under such duress that the U.S. surgeon general was inspired to issue an advisory statement regarding their mental health.
People Are Sharing Their "I Can't Believe Other People Don't Do This" Life Hacks, And I Can't Wait To Use These In My Own Day-To-Day
"I abide by the five-minute rule for completing tasks..."
My Husband Demanded I Take His Name. 20 Years Later, I Made A Move To Reclaim Myself.
"When I would ask him, 'Why is your family more important than mine?' he would shrug and say: 'I don’t know.'"
Adults Are Sharing The Most Bone-Chilling Things They've Ever Heard Kids Say Out Of The Blue, And It's The Stuff Of Nightmares
"My daughter told us at a very young age about these 'black-eyed children' that live in the woods behind our house."
This Child-Free Woman Sparked A Heated Debate Online After Revealing That She Refused To Babysit Her Friends's Children On A Group Vacation
"I cried after reading it and honestly don’t know what to think. I thought I was just enjoying my vacation, but they clearly had a different view."
10 No-Carve Pumpkin Products For People Who Think Messes Are Scary
No carving doesn't mean no impressing the entire neighborhood with your family's creativity.
23 Educational Walmart Toys That'll Have Your Little Ones Playing *And* Learning This Fall
Because players are gonna play, play, play, play AND learn, learn, learn, learn so you're gonna win, win, win, win.
Folks Admitted Gruesome Experiences They've Had With Their Parents, And It's Deeply Upsetting
"My mom told me she only wanted four children and was disappointed when she became pregnant with me (her fifth)."
Trader Joe's Just Released A Ton Of New Fall Products, And I Personally Can't Wait To Get My Hands On Some Of These
I've already tried a handful of these just-released Trader Joe's products, and the autumn lineup is tasting *stellar*.
Older Adults Are Sharing The Once-Popular Items From "Way Back When" That They Still Love To Use, And The Nostalgia Is Real
"I don't care what anyone says — I love my flip phone."
18 Tactics That May Seem Like "Bad Parenting" At First Glance, But Are Actually Some Of The Best Things You Can Do For Your Kids
"IMO, this has become a cover story for parents who don't actually want to discipline their children. But when done correctly, it's totally different..."
Teachers Are Sharing The Funniest Student Mistakes They've Ever Witnessed, And I'm Laughing So Hard At These Poor Kids
"A boy in my ninth grade science class asked me, 'How long is a meter stick?'"
My Daughter Was Exhibiting Concerning Behaviors At School. No One Knew Why — Until Her Teacher Shared An Unexpected Observation.
“‘I think there’s something going on with Ella,’ she said gently. My stomach dropped, as I’d had my own suspicions for years.”
"I Was Still In Love When I Signed The Papers." Divorced Women Are Revealing The "Hardest Parts" Of Divorce That They Never Saw Coming
"I was married for 35 years, and my husband just up and left one day. I can't describe how much that destroyed my world. I regret spending so many years with someone who would do this."
Parents Are Sharing The Hilariously Ridiculous Things Their Toddlers (Wrongly) Believe With All Of Their Tiny, Little Hearts
No, Amazon does not deliver newborn babies. But give them a few years...I wouldn't put it past them.
A New Study Shows Your Dementia Risk May Increase If You Have This Mental Health Condition
But there are ways to combat it.
"This Has Made Me Rethink Life": People Over 40 Are Sharing The Toughest Life Lessons They've Learned
By the time you're 40 and over, life has become nothing but a relentless teacher.
A 33-Year-Old Is Being Called A "Selfish Snake" After She Refused To Invite Any Family To Her Gender Reveal Party
"They are furious that my sister decided that she wanted a private moment to celebrate HER pregnancy that didn’t involve anybody else except HERSELF."
6 Extremely Common Traits Of People Pleasers, According To Therapists
If you're always putting others before yourself, this is for you.
20 Things From Target That'll Earn You Fun Points With Your Kids
Sometimes it pays to take the easy win.
"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children
"I love my son. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me in many ways. But if I could do it all over again, I really think I would have given him up for adoption..."
25 Cool Toys From Walmart That Basically Any Kid Will Love
You'll definitely earn some Fun Parent Points from these.
A Panic Expert Shared The One Simple Trick They Say Will Stop An Anxiety Attack Almost Instantly
You probably have one simple item in your kitchen right now that can provide quick relief.
Experts Are Sharing The One Crucial Mistake You Should Absolutely Avoid With Mosquito Bites
Regardless of how you react to mosquito bites, doctors agree there’s one thing you shouldn’t do when you get a bite.
I Had An Ominous Fear About My Husband That I Kept Secret For Years. Then It Came True.
"One friend, finding middle ground, said, 'I know you knew... I just hoped you were wrong.'”
24 Toys From Walmart That Just Might Become Your New Favorite Co-Parent
This parenting thing is no joke — these toys will take some of the pressure off.
Eat Vegan For A Day And I'll Be Able To Predict Which Season Your First Kid Was (Or Will Be) Born In
Lentil soup = winter! ❄️🥣
What Are The Things About "Swinging" That You Wish Other People Would Know About?
The secret lives of...your marriages.
Divorced Men Are Confessing The Hardest "Realities" Of Divorce That More People Should Know, And It's Gut-Wrenching
"I was very as much in love in year 24 as I was in year one. The ending was sudden and a surprise. While I don't want to be married to someone who says they don't love me anymore, the divorce was literally the worst thing that has ever happened to me in my life."
“Women Are Dying”: Jennifer Lawrence Said She’s Voting For Kamala Harris Because “She Will Do Whatever She Can To Protect Reproductive Rights”
“That's the most important thing, is to not let somebody into the White House who is going to ban abortion.”
"Without Notifying Anyone, No Rope, No Light, I Just Went In Feet First" – 16 Very Very Dangerous Things We Did As Kids That We Thought Were Harmless
"The ice wasn’t as thick as we thought it was and I ended falling through."
16 Side-By-Sides Of Famous Women And Their Daughters Wearing The Same Outfits
Brooke Shields said, "I thought it was a special night when I was nominated for a Golden Globe and wore this dress in 1998, but nothing could have prepared me to see my daughter wearing it to her prom." 🥺
Therapists Recommend These Back-To-School Items For Kids With ADHD
These supplies can offer your child a bit more support in the classroom this year.
19 "Old-Fashioned" Practices And Beliefs From The Past That Are Considered "Wild" Now, According To Older Adults
"Immediately after getting a burn, the best treatment was rubbing butter on it — not, like, water or anything, but butter."
"It's Not Supposed To Be Like This": Older Adults Reveal The Biggest Differences Between Politics "Back Then" Vs. Now, And As A Gen Z'er, I'm Shocked
"It is very scary when almost an entire country feels like a storm is coming without any sunshine in sight. It just feels like we've all given up."
Emily Blunt Shared Her And John Krasinski's Kids' Brutal Reaction To Watching Her In "The Devil Wears Prada"
Emily and John share daughters Hazel, 10, and Violet, 7.
Teachers Are Sharing What Boomer Parents "Did Right" That Millennial Parents Have Kind Of Forgotten About, And It's A Whirlwind
"These children are an odd mix of arrogant, entitled, bored, and insecure that is new and concerning."
20 Toys & Games From Walmart That Both Kids And Adults Can Enjoy Together
Fun for the whole family just got a whole new meaning.
13 Celebs Whose Parents Name Them After Famous Performers Or Historical Figures
Leonardo DiCaprio said, "My father tells me that they were on their honeymoon at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, I believe. They were looking at a da Vinci painting, and allegedly I started kicking furiously while my mother was pregnant. And my father took that as a sign, and I suppose DiCaprio wasn't that far from da Vinci. And so, my dad, being the artist that he is, said, 'That's our boy's name.'"
How A Dildo Party Helped Me Leave Behind Everything I Knew And Find My Place In The World
"Every part of my life had been dictated by the rules of Mormon men. I didn’t know my own mind."
“Still So Grateful”: “Boy Meets World” Star Trina McGee Has Revealed That She Had A Miscarriage Soon After Announcing Her “Shock” Pregnancy At Age 54
“There’s so many dreams that you have. It was very hard to face the fact that it’s not going to happen at this point in the junction.”
Doctors Are Sharing The 7 Sneakiest Causes Of Back Pain
An injury isn't the only reason you're suffering. These everyday habits or common conditions could be the trigger.
22 Leaked Screenshots Of Teachers Who Were Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Stricter Than Any Teacher You've Ever Had
"After [bathroom] breaks, you must complete a writing assignment."
"As A Parent, This Has Gotten Out Of Hand": People Are Sharing Popular Parenting Trends They Completely Disagree With
"It shouldn't be the school's job to teach your kid to say please and thank you because you, as the parent, are so afraid of making your child sad."
Boomers, Tell Us The Misconceptions Younger People Have About You That You're Tired Of Hearing
Take a shot every time you've heard, "OK, boomer."
This Is The Reason Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
Even just one or two drinks can have a big impact starting at a certain age.
This "Indoor S'mores" Method Has Been Seen By Millions Of People On TikTok, So I Tried It Myself To See If It Lives Up To The Hype
If your bond with your air fryer is your most stable relationship, you've come to the right place.
Ryan Reynolds Got Real About Modern Parenting And Said He’s “So Soft” In Comparison To His “Nuts” Upbringing
“You can meet somebody where they are, and you don't have to be right or wrong. You can disagree and still connect.”
Kristen Bell Casually Recalled Letting Her 11- And 9-Year-Old Kids Explore A Theme Park Unattended All Day On Vacation So That She And Dax Shepard Could Enjoy Some Alone Time
“We just were kind of like, 'Are we going to free-range parenting and roll the die here?' We let them wake up at like 6 o’clock every morning... Didn't see them for 7 hours. Just running around Copenhagen.”
37 Dated Pop Culture References That Young People Just Did Not Understand At All
If you weren't feeling old today, you might after reading this.
"My First Thought Was, What Did We Do Wrong?": 15 Parents Who Are Disappointed With How Their Kids Turned Out
"The love I feel for my children is now a weight around my neck."
Just 22 Brain-Soothing Photos Of People's Real-Life Organization Methods
I'll never throw out another milk carton again.
I Found A "How To Raise A Baby" Book From 100 Years Ago And The Advice Is NOT Good
"Rules for the mother preceding birth: She should not attend plays, read books or frequent company which may destroy the peace of her mind or get her in an over-excited condition."
This Is The Number One Thing Doctors Urge Their Aging Patients To Start Doing Immediately
All the health information out there can be overwhelming. So we asked experts to share their most important advice.
After Facing Criticism For Leaving Her Out Of A Family Instagram Post, Heather Rae El Moussa Explained Why She Rarely Posts Her Stepdaughter Online
Heather faced criticism earlier this year after including everyone in a Valentine's Day post except her stepdaughter.
Parents Are Sharing The Secrets They Found Out That Their Kids Had Kept From Them, And Some Of These Are Really Dark
PSA: Your parents know a lot more than you think.
We Asked Ear Doctors To Share The Things They Would Never, Ever Do And Yes, Using Q-Tips Is One Of Those Things
If you ever go to sporting events, you may want to pay attention.
My Son Died Of A Fentanyl Overdose. Here's What No One Is Telling You About This Crisis.
"Randy had absolutely everything to live for, but he shared one thing in common with my students: Once drugs were introduced into his life, there was nothing that his family, nine times in rehab, house arrest, or a bright future could do to loosen the grasp of heroin and fentanyl."
This Woman's Outfit For A Dinner With Her Husband's Boss Is Going Viral Online — Here's Why
"As soon as he saw me, he said I was going to embarrass him."
There Is No Way Anyone Has Done More Than 25 Of These Things Unless They're A '90s Kid
If you considered those McDonald's Hercules plates your first fine china then this post is for you.
14 Formerly Religious People Are Revealing Why They No Longer Identify With Their Faith, And It's Emotional, Thought-Provoking, And Brave
"While I wholeheartedly believe it's beautiful when individuals find solace in their faith, I witnessed a lot of harmful extremes in organized religion, including misogyny, racism, and xenophobia."
27 Families Shared Their Super Sweet, One-Of-A-Kind Traditions, And I'm A Puddle Of Tears RN
"We play a game called 'Sweat Bag' whenever we have a large family get-together."
People Who Had Kids Later In Life Are Sharing What It's Like Being An Older Parent
"I had my first at 51, second at 53, and youngest (a surprise) at 56. The advantage is that we don't worry about money; we've never had to pick between diapers and food."
Angelina Jolie Revealed Her Matching Tattoo With Daughter Vivienne
"It means so much to us separately and together."
"F*ck Off": Selena Gomez Slammed Haters After Opening Up About Her Inability To Have Kids
In a recent interview, Selena shared her inability to have children of her own due to various "medical issues."
Eric Roberts Says He "Couldn't Handle" Being A Father To Emma Roberts
"I never saw myself as someone who deserved to have physical custody of Emma, not in a million years."