Parents
17 Names Given By Fathers That Prove Men Should Not Be Naming Their Children
"My middle name is 'Jailin' because my daddy was in jail. 🙄"
"Childfree Regret? Never Heard Of Her": Women Are Sharing Why They're So Glad They Didn't Have Kids
"There are SO many generations of women in my family who 'sacrificed it all' for their kids, who had to sacrifice the same for their own kids. At what point has there been enough sacrifices?"
"I've Been Gentle Parenting For A Decade Now": Here's What Real People Have To Say About The Gentle Parenting Trend
"It's very trying some days, 100%, but I think it's more beneficial for both of us."
35 Useful Parenting Products You’ll Always Wanna Keep Handy In 2024
If you're sick of playing the *I threw my sippy cup on the floor for the 35th time* game, this little cup catcher is gonna be your new bestie in 2024.
17 Times Being An Adult Was Not Nearly As Funny As Being A Kid
"Your front butt has too much hair on it."
What's A Toxic Money Behavior You Learned From Your Parents That You're Trying To Unlearn?
From spending habits to attitudes about debt, we learn so much about money from watching our parents.
19 Screenshots That Prove Parenting Groups Have Gone Way, Way, Way, Way, Wayyyy Too Far
Help...my brain cells...they're dying.
"They Thought We Were Being Paranoid": 15 Times Men Were Blissfully Ignorant Of Women's Struggles
"I once explained it to my partner — no, it isn't 'all men.' But I don't know which men it is, and won't know until it's too late. So I have to act like it's all men most of the time."
"It Costs About $8 And It Feeds Four": People Are Sharing The Inexpensive (Yet Delicious) Meals They Make For Their Families
"It feeds four adults for roughly $5 and takes about five minutes to make."
Moms And Dads In Their 30s Are Sharing Specific Parenting Things They're Doing Differently From How They Were Raised
"We have a rule that as long as she’s honest with us, I won’t be angry. I may get frustrated or disappointed, and we talk about that, but I only get angry when she lies."
Mental Health Professionals Are Sharing The Most Common Thing Their Clients Are Ashamed To Tell Them But Are Actually Very Normal
"We've heard everything. It won't shock us (unless maybe it's someone new to the field). Even if it's a unique circumstance, we'll get the underlying feeling behind it."
A Former Teacher Is Going Viral For Talking About Just How In Denial Parents Can Be About Their Children's Academic Performance
"Parents, y'all can't be backseat drivers about your child's learning. You have to help reinforce it at home."
17 Eldest Daughters Opened Up About How Their Upbringing Still Affects Them Today
"To this day, as adults, my brothers still come to me for most things or when they need my help. Because of all the responsibilities that were placed on me at such a young age, I pretty much didn't want kids..."
People Are Sharing Myths About Parenting That Everyone Still Believes, And It's Really Eye-Opening
"We remember everything in our tiny and impressionable brains."
Employees Who Report To IRL Michael Scotts Are Sharing The Most Outrageous Thing Their Boss Has Done, And It's Low-Key Hilarious
"One day, we had 'kidnapping drills,' where we 'learned how to not be kidnapped.' Notably, this was a regular, boring office in a regular, boring suburb."
"I Will Carry This To My Grave": 21 Massive Secrets People Won't Disclose To Their Family Members Anytime Soon
"However, we plan on telling his family over the holidays, because it's become progressively harder to keep this a secret..."
15 Toxic Things Parents Do That Can Unknowingly Affect Their Kids Well Into Adulthood
"Something that was very damaging to me as a kid was my parents doing this."
Hours of Fun for Less Than $15: Discover These 29 Toys That Will Keep Your Child Entertained
Toys, crafts, and games that won't break the bank.
Therapists Are Identifying What Oldest Siblings Talk About The Most In Their Sessions, And Honestly It's A Bit Heartbreaking
From struggles with perfectionism to feelings of imposter syndrome, here's what oldest children need help with.
30 Walmart Products You'll Wish You Had Sooner If You Have Multiple Kids
Things to keep the kiddos clean, fed, and, most importantly, entertained (for at least a few minutes).
"I Bought My Wife’s Engagement Ring On Amazon": 17 Secrets Men Are Keeping From Their Partners That Range From Cute To A Little Spicy
"I bought a dozen fingernail clippers and sprinkled them where she can easily find them. I’ve never told her."
49 Tried And True Products That Will Actually Help If You’re A First Time Parent
Double-zip pajamas or bust.
People Are Sharing Their Controversial Parenting Opinions, And It's Definitely Sparking Some Debate
"If your kids hate each other, that’s a reflection of your parenting."
People Are Revealing The 25 "Baby Superstitions" Their Grandparents Warned Them About, And I'm Cracking Up At Boomer Chaos
"My grandma told me to bite the babies' nails instead of using clippers or he would become a thief."
"The Proud Family" Star Kyla Pratt Is Going Viral For Looking The "Same Age" As Her 13-Year-Old Daughter: "Like Straight Copy And Paste"
She practically gave birth to herself.
33 Toys Reviewers Swear Are Their Kids’s Favorites
And you might be their favorite person for buying them.
42 Parenting Products That Save A Couple Minutes On Everyday Tasks — But Boy Do They Add Up
If you've picked up the same cup that's been thrown on the floor more than five times today...you need this list.
People Are Sharing The Worst Christmas Gifts They Ever Received, And Honestly, Coal In A Stocking Would Have Been Better Then Some These
These are Christmas gifts where even the thought doesn't count.
People Are Revealing Their Cooking "Cheat Code" That Made Everything So Much Easier
"If you want your cooking to taste as good as restaurant food, 90% of the time those are the cheat codes..."
30 Products To Keep Your *Toddler* Entertained While *You* Get Five Minutes Of Peace
Please, just give us a few moments to breathe.
These Are The 7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.
This Woman Took Down Her Christmas Tree After Her Husband Yelled At Her For Putting It Up, And No One Can Decide Who Is In The Wrong (And I Want To Know What You Think)
No one can decide who's naughty and who's nice in this argument. 🎅
This Employee Refused To Work A Christmas Shift For A Coworker With Children. Now, They're Being Accused Of Ruining A Family's Holiday Plans
"She asked me in a passive aggressive email because 'Christmas holidays are about being with family, and because I don’t have children, I could come back on the 2nd and swap with her.'"
Moms Are Sharing How They Knew They Were Ready To Be A Parent, And Some Of These Feelings I Never Even Considered
"I’m a planner and a very organized person. So for me, it was basically just the next thing on my to-do list."
I've Got To Hand It To Parents This Year. These 19 Elf On The Shelf Pics Are Getting Me Through The Holidays
I love how parents either choose to torment or be sweet with their Elf on the Shelf, and there's no in-between.
29 Parenting Hacks To Use In 2024 That’ll Make You Think "Why Haven’t I Tried That Already"
These genius DIYs and highly recommended products will help you feel more like you've mastered this whole parenting thing.
Dolly Parton Shared The Very Good Reason She Decided Never To Have Kids, And She's Got A Point
“I haven’t missed it like I thought I might."
From "Girl Dinner" To Everyone's Favorite "Feel Better Soup," These Are All The Most Viral Recipes Of 2023
There was no shortage of food trends in 2023 — even if you had no idea some of these even existed.
30 Toys From Walmart If Your Kids Have Endless Energy
For when you're exhausted just watching them.
If You're Having A Tough Week, I Highly Recommend Reading These Children's Hilarious Christmas Requests
"When my nephew was four, he wanted 'green.'"
13 Of The Most Genuinely Baffling, Altogether Confusing, And Low-Key Unidentifiable Cookie Cutters That Have Ever Graced This Earth
I'm legitimately stumped — and you will be too.
36 Little Treats For Anyone Who Has Survived Another Week Of Being A Parent
A little treat might just help you prep for another day of child-induced chaos.
35 Photos Of Nostalgic '90s Things That Millennials Will Immediately Remember
Prepare to be swept back to a simpler time — the 1990s.
The Results Are In: These Are The 10 Worst U.S. States To Give Birth In
Some of the states on this list may surprise you.
The Internet Is Buzzing About CosMc's, McDonald's First-Ever "Spinoff" Restaurant — So I Tried It, And It Was Wild
Pretty much everyone I know won't stop talking about it.
Carey Mulligan And Marcus Mumford's Love Story Is Literally Something Out Of A Rom-Com, And It Has "Destiny" Written All Over It
"...the kindest person I'd ever met."
People Who Witnessed A Loved One Die Shared What They Wish They Had Known Beforehand, And It’s Heartbreaking But Necessary To Hear
These are some of the most painful stories I've ever had to read, but it feels like essential information.
16 Adults Are Sharing How Strict Parenting Has Impacted Them As They Aged, And It's Honestly A Range Of Feelings I Didn't Expect
"I mostly knew it at the time, but especially now thinking back, I really don’t think I missed out on anything worth having."
Sex Therapists Reveal The Most Common Issues That Plague Your Sex Life In Your 50s — And Give Tips On How To Fix Them
Sure, sex may be different in this phase of life. But make no mistake: It can still be satisfying!
24 Games For The Whole Fam So You Won’t Hear “I’m Bored” As Much
Classic, unique, and hilarious games await you and your family.
I Turn $120 Into A Week Of Meals For My Family Of Five, And These Are The Simple One-Pot Recipes I Constantly Turn To Over The Holidays
Year after year, these are the easy one-pot meals that have become family favorites during colder winter months.
"Smishing" Is The Latest Way Scammers Are Trying To Get Your Info. Here's How To Protect Yourself
Beware if you ever get a message that sounds like this.
If You Are Always Tired, Experts Say To Avoid These 14 Things Before Bed For A Better Night's Rest
Yes, looking at your phone screen before bed is most definitely on this list!
32 Toys To Keep Your Kiddo Entertained So You Both Can Survive More Time Indoors This Winter
Because we're not all Elsa — some of us prefer to stay in when it's freezing. ❄️
12 Brutal Parenting Revelations That Hit Hard Once People Became Parents Themselves
"Needing to go in the other room for a minute to collect yourself during your child's tantrum. As a kid, I thought it meant she didn't love me or care, but now I understand that it's BECAUSE she loved me and cared that she needed to take a breath before dealing with the hysterics."
45 Gifts For Moms To Just Give Themselves This Holiday Season
"Why, thank you Santa 😌." —you opening the gift you picked out
If You're Over 65, These 40 Photos Will Be Instantly Recognizable And Flood You With Memories
A trip back to a time when you would inhale a ton of second-hand smoke while taking in a double-feature at your local movie theater.
35 Parenting Products That'll Save The Day When *You* Feel Like Throwing A Tantrum
Glide through your kiddo's hair with this beloved brush so they don't start screaming and making you wanna cry.
37 Moms And Dads Who Have Got To Be The Funniest Parents Of 2023
I think parenting changed these people in the funniest way possible.
Trader Joe's Just Released A Ton Of New Winter Items, So I Reviewed 6 Of Them (And Some Missed The Mark)
There were some real winners — and one I wouldn't reach for again.
21 Devastating Accounts From Teachers And Their Loved Ones That Prove The Education System Is Deeply, Deeply Flawed
"Teaching is one of the most thankless jobs on the planet, due to bratty kids, unsupportive parents, long hours with low pay, curriculums that leave teachers little room to teach as they see fit, relentless testing and test prepping, and schools admins who may have spent very little, if any, time in an actual classroom, but think that they can tell teachers how to do THEIR jobs."
"You Clean It Up ~Insert 'B' Word~" — This 3-Year-Old Cussed At His Teacher, And His Dad Is Refusing To Write An Apology Letter
"My wife and I aren't perfect. We swear. We try to limit it in front of our son, but occasionally, it slips out."
I Feed My Family Of Five For $120 A Week — Here's What A Week Of Groceries And Meals Looks Like For Us
Apples, salad greens, and ground meat were on sale this week — so I built my grocery list from there.
13 Toxic Lessons People Were Taught As Kids That They're Actively Trying To Unlearn As Adults
"Still to this day, I neglect my own health because of it."
20 Of The Best Gifts And Toys From Walmart For The Toddler In Your Life
Gift ideas that will wow your toddler until the next tantrum over eating with the blue fork and not the purple fork happens.
Name Something That Is Considered "Trashy" If You're Broke, But Classy If You're Rich
The double standard is real.
People Are Applauding This Person Who Started Their Wedding On Time, Despite Their Chronically Late Parents Not Being There Yet
"When my parents were late for my high school graduation I told them that I would NEVER wait for them for any event that I had power over. And I have held to that."
Paris Hilton Has Responded To That Viral Clip Of Her Saying She’d Never Changed Her Son’s Diaper A Month After His Birth
Paris says that she was simply playing her “whimsical” The Simple Life character in that viral scene from her reality show.
25 Screenshots Of Older People Who Created Unintentionally Hysterical Christmas Greetings
They've definitely got the spirit, but the execution is...questionable.
28 No-Fail Gifts Under $50 If You’re Clueless On What To Get The Kids In Your Life This Christmas
Prove to the youth that you've still got it...whatever "it" is.
We Found Out What Actual Teenagers Want For The Holidays
Sources close to teens reveal that these are the gifts they’re actually asking for.
33 Last Minute Stocking Stuffers Both Kids And Adults Will Love
It's not too late to add some extra goodies to their stockings.
Actual Dads Told Us What To Get Them For Christmas This Year
We asked them so you don't have to.
"I Was 30 When I Realized No One Else Did This": People Are Sharing Their Unique Holiday Traditions, And They're Unbelievably Heart-Warming
"It's one of those things that makes the holiday feel special."
75 Parents Who Proved Raising Kids In 2023 Is 100% Chaos 100% Of The Time
"Mid-tantrum, 6-year-old paused to write MAMA and DADA, then crossed out both words. Shocked by his own cruelty, he crumpled the page muttering 'not nice of me.'" —@adremily
15 Lesser-Known Facts That So Many People Are Clueless About
The more you know.
Moms Who Regret Giving Birth Are Sharing Why, And It's Reignited An Important Conversation About Pregnancy, Motherhood, And Resources
"I love my daughter, but I wasn't ready for this."
16 Teachers Who Deserve A Raise In 2024, Either For The Crap They Deal With Or How Good A Job They Did
We reeeeeeeally need to pay teachers better.
Women Are Sharing Comments Their Mom Made To Them As Kids That They Later Realized Were Projections Of Her Own Insecurities
"I look at high school pictures and see I was normal and healthy. It breaks my heart to remember what an ugly cow I believed I was."
Hilary Duff Shared She's Pregnant, And Her Announcement Was So Holiday-Themed
Congratulations are in order!
17 Fun Toys Your Child Will Be *Thrilled* To See Under The Tree This Year If They Love Anything With Wheels
Turn their playroom into a construction zone with these gifts that'll definitely excavate some holiday happiness.
16 Times Folks Hid Supremely Juicy Secrets From Their Family Members
"My mom's super anti-abortion, and we figured it was because of religious reasons. Turns out her mom (my grandma) got put in jail for performing abortions on women before they passed Roe v. Wade."
"You Have No Excuse": People Are Ripping Into This Guy Who Thinks His Girlfriend Should Have Cleaned Up Before His Parents' Arrival
"She was off work on Friday, but even though she knew my parents were coming to stay, she didn't tidy up or prepare."
If You're A Parent, These 30 Walmart Products Should Never Leave Your Car
Because it's never as simple as just getting from Point A to Point B.
26 Last-Minute Gifts Under $30 That Reviewers Say Their Kids Are “Obsessed” With
There's still time to snag gifts they'll adore without going over budget.
If You’re Traveling With A Little One, Here Are 20 Target Products To Buy ASAP
Making it "over the river and through the woods" with as few interruptions as possible.
51 Toys And Games That Won’t Get Ignored And Just Take Up Space
Santa Claus (and a ton of toys that'll take over your living room) is comin' to town.
32 Toys You Still Have Time To Get That Reviewers Say Kept Kids Busy For Hours
It's not too late to find a gift the kids in your life will *actually* play with.
Cardi B Confirmed That She's Split From Offset Again, Amid Allegations He Cheated With Chrisean Rock
"I wanna start 2024 fresh."
TikTokers Who Lived In An "Ingredient Household" Are Exposing The Things They Eat For Dinner And It's Not Pretty
"Spoonful of peanut butter. Carry it around like a lollipop."
37 Gifts Your Parent Friends Will Thank You Profusely For
An incredible travel stroller, a bottle cleaner, and toys to keep their tyke busy.
"I Didn't Know Until My Late 50s": 18 Mistakes Adults Over 30 Were Surprised To Have Made And Deeply Regret
"I'm grateful my adult children were kept in the dark about my foolishness. You can make terrible mistakes at any age."
Kim Kardashian Just Threw Her Son The Best Birthday Party, And Now I Want To Redo My Entire Childhood
Gee, I really thought my parents were doing something special with my Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties.
