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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!
This Is The Surprising Science Behind Your Neck Aging Faster Than Your Face, And What Experts Say You Can Do About It
We spoke with experts to understand the difference between the skin on your neck and face, what causes skin to sag, and potential treatment options.
28 Things For Parents Who Wanna Keep Their Kids Entertained But Would Rather Not Spend A Fortune In The Process
Because no one plans on needing a budget for their kids' toys alone, but here we are.
"So Many Of Us Get It Wrong": Email Etiquette Experts Are Begging You To Stop This Rude Email Habit
Don't make this common mistake when reaching out to people over email.
"I Had This Z-Splained To Me": Older People Are Sharing Things That Are Seriously Confusing About Younger Generations
"I've been a teacher for almost 20 years, and I've never seen anything like this among the high school students I teach today. I'm a little scared for them."
We Asked People How They Navigate Friendships With Different Political Views
Taylor Swift's embrace of Trump supporter Brittany Mahomes has people wondering if it's possible to maintain close relationships despite competing politics.
20 Modern Trends That Have Gotten Outrageously Popular But Are Simply The Worst
"The whole culture around this has gotten out of control. It feels like an abuse of social norms to try and squeeze people like this."
Teachers Are Sharing The "Sickest Burn" A Student Ever Gave Them (And These Are Hilariously Brutal)
"A fourth grader told me she wanted to find me a husband, and when I asked her why she said, 'Because then he can buy you a whole new wardrobe.'"
Pet Owners Who Became Parents: Tell Us How Having A Child Changed Your Relationship With Your Pet
Going from "fur baby" parent to "tiny human" parent can't always be an easy jump.
15 Biggest "Myths" About Aging, According To Older Adults 60 And Up
"One myth is that your 20s and 30s are the best years of your life. Absolutely not! I was miserable as a young, married woman. I was self-conscious and depressed all the time. At 50, I don't care what others think, and I don't put up with toxic people. My life is so much better at this stage of my life."
20 Handy Kitchen Products From Target Every Parent May Want In Their Cabinet
Helping you get through mealtimes like a pro.
"We Overpaid For Years": Frugal People Are Sharing Their Best Money-Saving Habits
"It has made me way more frugal in every aspect of my life."
Divorced Women, What Are The "Hardest" Realities Of Divorce That People Never Talk About?
What should more people know about what it's actually like to go through a divorce?
Divorced Men, Tell Us The "Hardest Parts" Of Divorce That No One Talks About
We want to hear your perspective.
People Who Ingested *Very* Questionable Materials Are Sharing What Happened – And How They Survived – And Oh My God, Yikes
Kids, do not try this at home.
Here's What ER Doctors Say Every Person Should Do After A Fall, Regardless Of Your Age
It’s important not to push through pain or discomfort after a fall.
21 Toys From Walmart To Keep Your Toddler Entertained For Longer Than Two Minutes
Because how can you be bored when you have a diner play set...
Marlon Wayans Had A Simple Yet Effective Response To Elon Musk’s Anti-Trans Comments About His Daughter Vivian
Marlon’s comments have prompted internet users to acknowledge and praise other celebrity parents who are proud advocates for their trans and nonbinary children.
17 "Never Again" Home Purchases And Splurges That Homeowners Regret
"We were told before financing that it would be $25,000, but now it's $43,000. It's a scam."
Experts Are Sharing The Foods You Should Start — And Stop — Eating During Menopause
Hormone fluctuations in your gut can actually make it harder to digest some foods.
Old Time Teachers, Tell Us The Moment You Realized Your Students Your Students Act Differently Now Compared To Before COVID Began In 2020
Tell us the moment when you noticed a fundamental shift amongst your students over the last four years.
I Believed I Was Destined To Be A Nun. But When I Moved Into A Convent, Things Changed.
"The only way to escape the signs was to surrender. So I parted with my friends and their envious futures and moved in with the Sisters of Charity in Kansas City, armed with little more knowledge about religious life than what I could gather from Sister Act."
17 Things That’ll Help You Keep A Tidier Car In Between School Dropoffs, Carpooling, Extracurriculars, And More
The wheels on the car go round and round this time of year, so keep the humans and the car seats within as happy (and neat) as possible.
16 "Myths" About Having Kids Later In Life, According To Older Parents
"I had my child at 45, and I've had people tell me that my decision to have a child at my age was somehow unfair to my child. Personally, I feel that I'm a much better parent now than a younger me would have been."
This Mom's Super Practical Method For Avoiding Afterschool Meltdowns Is Going Viral
"This method had been a lifesaver for us."
I Had An Abortion In My 40s. I'll Never Forget The Shocking Thing The Doctor Said To Me.
"I’d feel sorrow and grief but never regret."
A Viral Social Media Trend Killed My Son — And It Could Happen To Your Family, Too
"It is difficult to hear some parents say that their children know better. My child was smart. But he was also a boy with a 15-year-old brain."
"Stop Making Your Children Everyone Else’s Burden": Younger Adults Are Revealing The "Older Person" Opinions They Will Forever Defend
"If your information can be conveyed on a website, you do not need an app."
21 Of The Best, Most Iconic Final Lines Of Disney Movies
To infinity and beyond!
This Woman Stopped Inviting Her Friend To Events After She Routinely Declined Or Tried To Bring Her Child, And People Are Saying She's 100% Justified
"Sadly, I have seen this exact level of behavior from many different coworkers. As soon as the baby was born, they stopped being their own person and just became mothers."
Mandy Moore Questioned The Need For Paparazzi, And She Has A Really Good Point
"They think I don't see them."
Days After Giving Birth To Her Third Child, Cardi B Responded To Commentary Over Her Postpartum Workouts
Cardi welcomed her third child on Sept. 7, and the following weekend, she shared videos of herself back in the gym.
I Lied To My Family About My Vote For President In 2016. What Will Happen When I Tell The Truth?
"I lied because it seemed easier than confronting the fault lines shifting beneath us."
16 "I'd Do Anything To Go Back" Experiences That Adults Didn't Realize They Took For Granted Until They Got Older
"I could have spent more time with my brother, who died at the young age of 38. I definitely took time for granted."
My Friend And I Were Both Misdiagnosed. I Lived. She Didn’t.
"My diagnosis wasn’t a death sentence, but it felt like one. I was in constant, agonizing pain, and the treatments still weren’t helping."
We Asked Gun-Owning Parents How They Keep Their Children Safe With Guns In The Home: Here's What They Said
Firearms are now the #1 cause of children’s deaths in the United States.
This Viral "Birth Order Dating Theory" Actually Makes A Lot Of Sense
It all makes so much sense.
Couples Are Sharing The Weird Things They Do With Each Other That Might Give Some People The Ick
Because being normal is so boring.
60 Photos Of Forgotten '80s Kids Things That Will Be Instantly Recognizable And Nostalgic To Any Elder Millennial Or Young Gen X'er
Get ready to ride a totally gnarly wave of forgotten memories.
21 Brutally Honest Confessions About "The One Who Got Away" That Range From Absolutely Heartbreaking To "Good For You"
"That was 13 years ago next month, and it still hurts."
We Asked Couples Therapists To Share Their Biggest Red Flags When It Comes To Couples Heading For Divorce, And Here's What They Said
Couples therapists agree that these behaviors may signal your marriage is on the rocks.
"I Hate That I Did That To My Son." Parents Are Revealing The Biggest Mistakes They Made While Their Kids Were Growing Up
"I regret arguing with their dad loud enough for them to hear. I've apologized to all three of them for that because they deserved better. I can't imagine trying to go to sleep when your parents are fighting. It's my biggest regret in life."
Rich Parents Are Sharing The “Final Straw” That Made Them Cut Off Their Spoiled Kids Financially, And Wow
"I cut my son off. He went to college and failed all of his classes. My other daughter, who is older, tried to tutor him. He offered to pay her to stop, using my bank account."
21 Camp Counselors Who Will Never Forget What Wild Things Their Campers Said To Them
Kids really do say the darndest things!
"We All Watched In Horror": Former Students Are Sharing How The "Cool Person" In School Made A Decision That Altered Their Life For The Worse
"We never saw him until graduation in the summer. He spent the rest of the school year being homeschooled."
Barry Keoghan Explained Why He And His Son Don't Have The "Normal Father-Son Relationship"
Barry shares 2-year-old Brando with his ex-girlfriend Alyson Sandro.
"This Might Be Inappropriate, But It Works For Us": Moms Are Sharing Their Tried-And-True Parenting Hacks To Solve Any Everyday Annoyance
"As a mom of three toddlers who eat way too many noodles, learning this was a game-changer."
"They Swore I Was Making It Up": 17 Now-Obsolete Experiences From "Way Back When" That Have Younger Generations Confused, Perplexed, Or Utterly Lost
"I remember going to the neighborhood corner store in the '70s and buying cigarettes for my parents. I was, like, 10 years old at the time..."
People Are Sharing Telltale Signs That Someone Grew Up Poor, And They're Spot On
"I never saw it as strange until my husband asked why I was doing that."
7 Sneaky Habits That Can Cause Heart Problems
You may be contributing to heart damage and not even know it.
17 Perfectly-Timed Photos That'll Leave You Gasping With Confusion
Today we chose confusion.
Here Are All Of The "Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Instagram And TikTok Accounts Because We Know You Want To Look
Hopefully MomTok can survive this!
Elder Millennials Are Revealing Their Most Boomer Habits That They Have Come To Embrace
Loving Costco. Oof, I feel seen.
I'm Ending My Life Today. Here's What I Want You To Know Before I Go.
"It’s very hard for people to wrap their heads around death, especially someone choosing death."
6 Million People Have Seen This Former House Cleaner's Viral Hack For Cleaning Your Home Quickly, And Honestly, It Made A World Of Difference In My Own
"The mental aspect of cleaning is by far the biggest hurdle." —@cindellkimbrough
"They Checked My Blood Sugar. It Was 338": 19 People Are Sharing The First Subtle Sign They Noticed That Predicted Truly Terrifying Health Scenarios
"That was the last bruise I'll ever ignore."
This Viral Salad "Formula" Is All The Rage On TikTok, And After Speaking With The Creator Behind It, I 10,000% Understand Why
If you've never tried meal-prepping, this hearty salad "formula" might inspire you to start.
"I'm Going To Tell You A Story Of How I Killed A Patient..." — Doctors Are Confessing The Regrets That Still Haunt Them Today And They Are Crushing
"My resident cried for three straight days after that incident."
There Is No Way Anyone Has Done More Than 25 Of These Things Unless They're Over 65
If you remember when rotary phones reigned, and encyclopedias were your Google, then this post is for you.
Older Parents, Share With Us The Realities Of Having Kids Later In Life
We want to hear about your experiences with parenthood.
This TikTok Trend Has Unlocked Thousands Of Early '00s Memories For People, And I Genuinely Need To Know How Many You Remember
Back when Mighty Beanz, Trix swirl yogurts, and Bobby Jack monkey tees ruled the school.
Scientists Have Pinpointed Two New Dementia Risk Factors. Here's What They Are.
"It’s never too late to make changes and corrections," one expert noted.
You Might Be Parenting Your Partner Without Even Realizing It — It's Time To Find Out
Whether you realize it or not, you might be doing this.
16 "Hard To Swallow" Truths About Growing Up That's Hardly Talked About, According To Older Adults
"I feel like I have more loved ones who have died than are still alive."
Experts Are Sharing The Signs Of Autism In Adults, And It's Important Information To Have
Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them.
Older Adults, Tell Us The "Myths" About Aging That More People Should Know
What do people get wrong about getting older?
Beyoncé Spoke About The "Extreme Effort" She Goes To In Order To Keep Her Children Out Of The Public Eye
"One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible, ensuring my personal life isn’t turned into a brand. It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art."
30 A+ Walmart Products For Packing School Lunches
School lunches may be complex, but they don't have to be hard.
These Baby Names Are Thought To Exude "Quiet Luxury," But I Want To Know If You Would Ever Actually Consider Them For A Hypothetical Child
Will these names grow up to be the 1%?
These Are The 24 Most Popular Pumpkin Spice Products, And Even Though It'll Be Hard, I Need You To Choose The Best One
It's officially pumpkin spice season, which means it's time to play favorites.
After Tasting The Top 7 Store-Bought Cookie Doughs, There's One We'd Scoop Up Again And Another That Wildly Confused Us All
We never expected this one brand to have a near-perfect cookie...
Parents Who Had Kids Later In Life, What Are The "Myths" About Being An Older Parent That More People Should Know?
What are the assumptions people make that aren't true?
Parents Whose Children Are Grown Up, Tell Us The Biggest Mistakes You Made With Your Kids
Tell us your biggest regrets and lessons.
"'Ask Grandma To Watch Them For Free' Is Not Policy": People Are HEATED At J.D. Vance's Suggestion To Lower Childcare Costs, And The Backlash Is Brutal
"One of the ways that you might be able to relieve a little bit of pressure on people who are paying so much for daycare is maybe grandma and grandpa want to help out a little bit more."
Selena Gomez Spoke About Being Unable To Be Pregnant And What Motherhood Will Look Like For Her
"It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people."
39 Parenting Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving So Far In 2024
From toys to gadgets to household cleaners — these were top sellers from our parenting posts for a reason.
Amy Adams's Daughter Aviana Made Her Red Carpet Debut This Weekend
Joining her mom on the festival circuit.
"Mama, Please Answer. I'm Using A Construction Worker’s Phone..." — 13 Times People Felt Sheer Terror Listening To One Simple Voicemail That Changed Everything
"'This is your last night, b—.' This was the last of many messages my stalker left that day."
35 Parenting Products From TikTok That Are Totally Worth It
Must-have parenting products straight from the "for you" page and right into your cart.
People In Their 20s Are Sharing The Hardest Pills To Swallow About Becoming An "Adult"
"This one took me a long time and a lot of heartache to learn..."
Family Members Are Sharing The Unwritten Rules In Their Household That Would Seem Bizarre To Outsiders
"If you are wearing a long sleeve shirt, you are exempt from doing the dishes."
25 Baby Products For Those Of Us Who Are Not Entirely Sure Of What We’re Doing
Just a few things to make that first year with a baby as easy as can be — no experience required.
If You're A "Responsible" Adult, I Must Immediately Know How Many Of These Mandatory Tasks Around The House You Actually Do
I have to do WHAT to my shower each year...
41 Kids Who Were Way Funnier Than They Had Any Right To Be
Give these kids their own comedy show!
My Mom Knew I Was Having Suicidal Thoughts. Here's How She Gave Me My Life Back.
"With those six words, I felt she was giving me my life back."
18 Ridiculously Entitled Requests Parents Actually Made To Their Kid's Teachers
"A parent told me to make copies of all of their kid's homework, quizzes, and tests to send home because she needed to make sure I knew what I was teaching."
An American And A Brit Answered 8 Questions About How They Grew Up In Relation To Guns, And The Answers Are Both Dystopian And Revealing
American: "My first time seeing a loaded gun was on the hip of the officer meant to serve as security in school."
There's Now Backlash Over Katy Perry's Recent Oral Sex Confession — Here's What Millions Of Women On TikTok Are Calling Out
At first it was relatable, but now women are having different thoughts.
We Asked Kidney Doctors To Share The Things They Would Never Do To Protect Their Kidneys, And Their Answers Range From "Makes Sense" To "That's Surprising"
Your kidneys are pretty vital. Here's how doctors recommend taking the best care of them.
"I Respect Your Transparency": People Are Thanking This Ex-Trump Supporter For Sharing How She Deconstructed Her Racist Beliefs
"I'll never forget that moment because that was the moment I think I literally within myself said, 'I think I've made a mistake.'"
Ashton Kutcher Admitted That “Toxic Masculinity” Has Impacted How He Treats His Son And Daughter “Differently” As He Opened Up About His And Mila Kunis’s Opposing Parenting Styles
“When my son cries, I’m like, ‘All right, what did we learn? Let’s go, let’s move on.’ But when my daughter cries, my heart is out of my body, and I can’t put it back in.”
13 Celebrity Parents Who've Gotten Honest About The Reasons They Don't Want Their Kids To Be Famous
"I want them to be kids. They might hate me for it, but there is no way until they are 18."
23 Body Parts And Functions Older Adults Wish They'd Paid Closer Attention To
"I wish I had heeded that advice earlier in life."
18 Common Parenting Trends Among Boomers That Are Outdated, Strange, Or Totally Dangerous — According To Today's Parents
"I told my mom that this is considered to be dangerous. Her response was, ‘I did it to you and your brother, and you’re fine...'"
“They're Particularly Supportive Of Women’s Health": Experts Are Sharing The Best Nuts To Eat For All Types Of Health Goals
We asked some nutrition experts which unsalted nuts and seeds are their top picks for nutrient-rich, nourishing snacks.
10 Times J.D. Vance Has Said Something Insulting About Childless People
If you didn't mean it like that, how come you keep saying it?
Non-Rich People Are Very Worried About Kamala Harris' Plan To Tax The Wealthy, So We Made A Quick Checklist To Tell You If It Might Apply To You
If you go out of your way to go to "the cheap gas station", you probably don't need to worry.
Please, PLEASE Share Your Super Weird, Super Adorable Family Traditions That Only Your Family Does — I Want To Melt With Joy
Don't look at me while I'm crying about the joy and magic of family!!!
