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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!
27 Products That’ll Convince Your Kids To Play Outside, Even In The Cold
Core memories, incoming!
From Heat-And-Eat Dinners To Lunchbox Staples, Here Are The 30 Items I'm Picking Up From Costco To Ease Into The New Year
Here are the Costco staples I’m leaning on for feel-good dinners and snacks that actually comfort, not complicate.
"You May Not Have Noticed A Difference, But Your Husband And Your Child Did": This Mom Is Going Mega Viral For Showing Her Life With And Without Her ADHD Medication, And It's Sparking A Bigger Conversation About How Medication Affects More Than Just You
"I wish more people understood that your meds are also for those around you."
Ben Affleck Had A Very Refreshing Response When His 13-Year-Old Son Casually Asked Him For $100 To “Bet On Sports”
“[He’s like,] 'My friends get $100, but if they lose it, then that’s it.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s a real standard, what discipline!'”
17 Unconventional, Bizarre, And Surprising House Rules That Had Guests Texting Their Friends, "You Won't Believe Thisss!"
"I had a friend whose parents made you recite something from the Bible when entering the house."
Men Are Sharing What Happened After Their Almost-Father-In-Laws Declined Their Engagement Proposals, And You Better Grab Your Popcorn, Folks
"I was an atheist, and my girlfriend's dad was a Southern Baptist deacon. We did NOT see eye to eye on anything. I asked to marry his daughter and was promptly laughed out of his house. So, his daughter and I worked on getting her pregnant."
Hilary Duff’s Husband Held Nothing Back As He Responded To Ashley Tisdale’s “Toxic” Mom Group Essay, And Things Are Getting Very Messy
“For anyone who’s never been in a Facebook mommy group before…this is it.”
"Damn, Parenthood Is Really As Bad As I Thought": Parents Who Regret Having Children Shared Their Anonymous Confessions
"It's not their fault that they were born into this family. It's mine."
“Mom Took Us There For Good Grades”: People Are Sharing "Forgotten" Restaurants That Have Mostly Vanished
"This was always high on the list for a birthday dinner."
37 Splurgeworthy Products You’ll Do The Whole Family A Favor Buying
The secret to a bicker-free morning? These glorious stuffed waffles — you're welcome.
What's The Most Subtle (or Not-So-Subtle) Example Of Toxic Masculinity You’ve Ever Seen?
Tell us about the worst of the worst.
We Have An Apparent Update On The Drama With Ashley Tisdale’s “Toxic” Mom Friends After People Speculated That She Was Iced Out Of The Group Over Politics
Ashley revealed that she confronted the moms when she noticed that she was being excluded from group hangouts — and things apparently didn’t go down well.
I Became Friends With A White Woman. Then 1 Cringeworthy Conversation Changed Our Relationship Forever.
"I watched Kim’s mouth continue to move while my stomach turned to jelly. Oh no."
Parents Who Constantly Feel Like They’re Running Low On Time Will Appreciate These 27 Time-Saving Products
Not all heroes wear capes.
27 Baby Clothing Pieces That Are Downright Adorable But Also Under $20
Because they're just going to grow out of practically everything tomorrow.
My Parents' Obsession With Purity Nearly Ruined Us. Years Later, I Found Their Secret In A Box Of Their Things.
"'I’m so angry,' my second sister said, visibly shaking. 'I’m not kidding, I’m mad.' Our parents had been cruelest to her."
Over 12 Million People Can't Get Over This Dad's Christmas Gift To "Himself," And It Is The Type Of Good Content We Need To Start 2026 Off Right
"Dad setting the bar for all men HIGH"
Ashley Tisdale Revealed She Confronted Her “Toxic” Group Of Mom Friends After Being Excluded From Their Hangouts, And It’s All Kinds Of Messy
Celebrities like Meghan Trainor, Hilary Duff, and Mandy Moore were famously part of the same “mom squad” as Ashley.
Homeowners Are Sharing Their Best Home Upgrades, And They're Basically Describing My Dream House
"I honestly don't know how people lived in our house for 50 years without this..."
If You Have No Idea What To Buy For A Kid’s Birthday, Boy, Do We Have Some Fun Options For You
TBH, I want some of these things for *my* birthday.
My Dad Has A Serious Illness. He Started Eating McDonald's And I Couldn't Believe What Happened Next.
“After 37 years of eating chickpeas, kale, and tofu, he had found his way to McDonald's.”
Marlon Wayans Opened Up About Being A Father To A Transgender Child, And I Need Other Parents To Take Notes
"At the end of the day that's my child and I'm gonna love my baby."
Battle Of The Baby Names: Old-Fashioned Vs. Trendy
Me, personally? I'm always choosing the classics.
At 17, I Gave My Baby Up. I Never Expected The 2-Word Message My Child Would One Day Send Me.
"What do you say to your child that isn’t legally your child when he reaches out to you in need of something you aren’t sure you’re allowed to give him?"
I Was 6 When My Father Decided We'd Sail Around The World. I Would Be Trapped On That Boat For Nearly A Decade.
"As the years went on, it became clear that my parents had no intention of fulfilling their promise to return home. I had no way of leaving the boat — I had no passport or money. But more than that, I had nowhere to go."
These Names Were UBER POPULAR In The 1980s — Would You Revive Any Of Them Today?
Should Tiffany be popular again?
I Took My White Husband's Last Name. I Didn't Realize How It Would Affect The Rest Of My Life.
"If I didn’t adopt my husband’s surname, I’d be branded the worst kind of F-word in a conservative community: feminist."
People Are Predicting Which Current Trends And Popular Things Will Be The "Smoking Indoors" Of The Future
From influencer culture to AI overload, here's what people think we'll regret in the future.
If You're A Parent, You Might Want To Read These 22 Horrifying Stories From Teachers About Kids Who Just Have Way Too Much Screen Time
"I’m addicted for sure. Can’t imagine how strong the addiction is for them."
Here's Tommy Lee Jones's Statement On His Daughter Victoria's Death
Victoria was found dead at a hotel earlier this week. She was 34.
35 Crafting Kits For Kids So Fun, You’ll Wanna Join In
The whole family will wanna get in on the artsy fun.
19 People Are Sharing The "Final Straw" That Caused Them To Break Up With Their Partner, And I Can't Believe How Horrible Some People Are
"He admitted he'd been gambling instead of helping me save for a baby."
"Why Would You Risk That?": People Are Sharing The Reasons They Secretly Judge Others, And You DEFINITELY Need To See If You're Doing These Things
I just need a quick second to make sure I'm not doing any of this in my daily life...
31 Travel Products That’ll Keep The Whole Family Comfortable And Happy
Getting through a travel day with kids and pets can feel impossible, but these things will help make it go a bit smoother.
If You're A Parent On A Budget, This Grocery Store Is A Little-Known Secret That Will Save Your Life
Two toddlers, lots of snacks, and only $100 a week — here's how I do it.
After Speculation That Quinta Brunson Is Pregnant, The Actor Responded
Here's what she said.
"It's Never Normal": 17 Health Warning Signs People Ignore All The Time (But Really Shouldn't), Straight From Doctors And Nurses
"Never ignore oral health issues. Visit any cardiology ward, and several patients will have had or are waiting for tooth extractions. Poor oral health can kill you."
31 Cozy And Delicious Recipes For Every Day In January That'll Make Starting The New Year Feel Way Easier
Maybe 2026 will be the year we all cut back on the delivery apps.
After Cruz Beckham Revealed That Brooklyn Had Blocked The Whole Family On Social Media, David Beckham Shared A Poignant New Year’s Eve Message
David’s emotional post comes after Cruz sensationally revealed that Brooklyn had blocked them all on Instagram just before Christmas.
You're Officially An Elder Millennial Or Young Gen X'er If You've Done Half Of These 48 Things (Unless You Lie And Say You Did)
You're officially OLD if you've done half of these '00s and '90s things. (But you probably already knew that.)
"It Deters Creeps": Women Who Live Alone Are Sharing The Clever Things They Do To Help Them Feel Safer In Their Home, And It's So Terrible That This Advice Is Needed
"If someone were dumb enough to break in, they would be leaving in a body bag."
No One Born After 1989 Can Identify 12/18 Of These Classic '80s Cartoons From A Single Screenshot
If you once owned a Cabbage Patch Doll or a Transformer figure, then this quiz will be a cakewalk.
"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."
After Travis Barker Faced Serious Backlash For Buying His Daughter Alabama Sexy Lingerie In Her Viral $200k Christmas Haul, Alabama Has Leaped To His Defense
Alabama’s followers were weirded out when she revealed: “My dad went a little crazy in Agent Provocateur” in her viral $200k Christmas haul TikTok.
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.
"Our Aesthetic Was A Response To The Horrible Taste Of Gen X": Millennials Are Sharing The Home Design Trends That They'll Never Stop Doing, Sorry
"Our aesthetic was really just a response to the generally horrible taste of Gen X."
I'm Sorry, But If You've Done At Least 18 Of These 40 Things, You're Officially An Old, Old Millennial
The further down the list you go and find yourself saying, "I've done that," the more likely you are to reveal your age.
You're Officially Ancient If You Can Identify 7/10 Classic Toys From Yesteryear
I'd like to think I'm pretty well-versed but I've never seen half of these.
27 Products Parents Swear By Because They’re Ideal For Kids Of Varying Ages
Let's call these investment purchases because you, your kids — heck, the entire family — will be using them for years.
26 Women Are Sharing The Times Other Women Had Their Back, And It's Genuinely So Wholesome
"Then she said everything would be okay and left. My mother lives seven hours away, but I was mothered in that moment."
"I HAD BLOCKED THOSE OUT": People Born Before 1990 Are Sharing Memories From Their Childhoods, And Remarking How GLAD They Are Today's Kids Won't Ever, Ever, Ever Have To Experience What They Did
"Losing childhood friends just because they moved. Most of the time, it was like they died — you'd never see them again. You could try calling them long-distance if they wrote you their new number, AND your parents would let you make a long-distance call."
24 Parents Are Sharing The Best Advice For Raising Teenagers, And It's Honestly The Survival Guide Every Parent Needs Right Now
Managing teenagers is hard, but these parents have some of the best advice.
PETA Is Absolutely Ripping Kim Kardashian Apart For Giving Her Kids Individual Puppies For Christmas, And Here's Why
The organization said Kim is "rightly" being "slammed on social media," too.
My Family Moved To America And Into A Real Haunted House. Here's What Happened.
"At first, my parents chalked up our neighbors' peering eyes and hushed whispers to curiosity. But we soon learned there was something else going on."
Only Eldest Daughters Will Be Able To Check Off More Than 50% Of These Things
BRB, checking on my sibling...
29 Products That Parents With Newborns Absolutely Love
When I had my daughter a little over a year ago I had about three-quarters of these products... so I truly believe in their game-changing powers.
TikTok Is Obsessed With This Wild 3-Ingredient Snack, So I Made It For My Entire Family (And We Had THOUGHTS)
One of the more unhinged food combos of 2025.
"It's Actually The Most Dangerous Loss”: People Are Revealing The Things They Miss From Pre-Pandemic Life
So much has changed in the last five years.
Nobody Under 28 Years Old Can Pass This '90s Toy Quiz
Take me back to my bedroom surrounded by these toys, please.
My Historic Home Was Beautiful. It Was Also Slowly Killing My Triplets.
"I’m furious my doctors didn’t take my concerns seriously. And my kids’ brains are affected for life."
If You Can Answer All These Elementary School Questions Correctly, Your Brain Is Still Functioning Perfectly
How many compound words are in the following sentence? "Someone from the classroom was playing baseball in the cafeteria."
160 Women Who Shared Things So Damn Funny This Year, They Deserve To Go Viral Again
"The only celebrity drama I follow is Elmo's beef with that rock."
Only People Born Before The 2000s Can Identify These Breakfast Cereals Based On A Screenshot From The Commercial
I'm back in my PJs in front of my Box TV.
People Are Sharing Their Most Unexplainable Supernatural Experiences, And If This Doesn’t Make You Believe In Another Realm, IDK What Will
"I saw my father sitting on the edge of my bed three days after his funeral."
Doctors Are Warning That Most Humans Lack This Essential Vitamin, And Your Immune System Is Probably Trying To Tell You
"It is a public health concern."
These 26 Stories Where People Realize Their Incredibly Specific Family Dynamics Were Not "Normal" Are As Funny As They Are Heartwarming
"I grew up thinking it was normal for parents to sleep in separate buildings, never kiss, and communicate almost exclusively through notes on the bathroom mirror."
Taylor Swift’s Dad Is Being Called Out For The Two Words He Said To Her Immediately After She Stepped Off Stage At The Last Ever Eras Show
"Not even like a congratulations??? I’m —"
19 Famous People Who Legally Divorced Their Parents, And The Tea Is Absolutely Scalding
From Drew Barrymore to Beyoncé, here are the stars whose family life was complicated by fame.
I Was Doing A Book Signing In Europe. The Last Woman In Line Said 3 Words That Changed My Life Forever.
"She took my hand in hers, and the next thing she said shocked me as much as it thrilled me."
19 Unfortunate Souls Who Got Trapped In Holiday Drama So Juicy It Made The Turkey Look Dry
"My nephew, who loves to be in the kitchen, served weed brownies."
The Safest Skincare For Teens To Use, According To Real Dermatologists
Experts say that skincare for kids is all about 'creating good habits' like cleansing and applying sunscreen.
17 Folks Are Spilling The Tea On Low Emotional Intelligence Red Flags, And This Made Me Reflect Inwards And Also About The People Around Me
"An inability to understand why people are behaving a certain way and making ridiculous conclusions as a result. Source: most of my family."
I Found The Perfect Surgeon To Do My Tummy Tuck — But I Couldn't Stop Thinking About 1 Thing
“Seriously?” I asked him.
14 People Who Died With Their Secrets...Only To Be Revealed After Their Death
Lies follow you...even to the grave.
I Bought Baby Formula For My Neighbors Who Depend On SNAP. It Was A Big Mistake.
"I remembered that I had broken the first rule of helping. The worst part was, I knew better."
25 "Old Person" Habits That People Have Completely Surrendered To, And Honestly, Same
"Driving slower and non-aggressively. I leave 15 minutes earlier and I get to enjoy some music or a podcast and let the jerks duke it out amongst themselves."
55 Photos Of Extremely Nostalgic '90s Things That'll Bring Back A Ton Of Memories To Any Gen X'er
If you lived through this decade, these photos are about to hit way too close to home.
"I Just Want My Kids To See That I Understand": Parents Are Revealing The Generational Trauma They're Refusing To Pass Down To Their Kids, And Reading This Is So Heartwarming
"Being involved in my children’s lives. My parents were very disconnected and disinterested in us as children, and often told us what a burden we were."
"He Spent The Whole 16-Hour Labor Whining": Divorced People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized They Wanted To End The Marriage, And Some Of These Are Grim
"If he had the choice between his friends and me, he would choose his friends."
My Dad's Life Fell Apart. When He Died, I Logged On To His Email And Made A Shocking Discovery.
"I cried because I didn’t recognize the man I had unearthed from those years of emails."
I'm A Female Massage Therapist, And I Refuse To Work With Men Anymore. When You Hear These Stories, You'll Understand Why.
"I was horrified and shocked. I didn’t finish the session; I just walked out silently."
If You've Done At Least Half Of These 1980s Kids Things, You're 1000% At Least 42
Let's see how many of these iconic experiences you remember doing!
People Are Sharing The Most Toxic Thing A Family Member Has Done To Ruin The Holidays, And My Jaw Is On The Floor
"When my brother opened his gift from me, he blurted out, 'Here comes another thing that no one wants!'"
People Are Sharing The Holiday Traditions Their Family Did That They Now Realize Are Actually Super Weird, And I'm Lowkey Intrigued
"I have six older siblings, and my parents were always worried about who we were dating growing up. Somehow, they made us believe that if you got caught under the mistletoe, you had to tell everyone in the room the names of everyone you kissed that year. Looking back, it was creepy."
I Know Shopping For A Baby Can Be Intimidating, But Trust Me, These 34 Products Will Make Parenting A Lot Easier
From one parent to another, trust me, these are awesome.
I Was Taught To Protect My Virginity At All Costs. Instead, I Decided To Seduce My Town's Star Athlete.
"In my Seventh-Day Adventist church school, we didn’t have sex ed. We had obligatory 'marriage and family' classes."
I Tried 12 Brands Of Egg Nog To Find The Best One, And I've Been Sleeping On The Winner For Years
Twelve 'nogs later, and the winner was crystal clear.
16 Times People Cried Over Literally The Smallest Things — And, Honestly, I Support Them
"I was cuddling my cat when I noticed his tiny eyelashes and immediately started sobbing."
I Saw A Cop Looking At My ‘Veterans Against Trump’ T-Shirt. Then He Started Walking My Way.
"My brain sized him up before he even reached my table. Police officer. White. Middle-aged. Beard. Military tattoos."
I Taste-Tested And Ranked Pillsbury, Trader Joe's, And Other Popular Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls — Here's The 1 I Wish I Knew About Sooner
From pop-can classics to frozen, bakery-style options, I baked and tasted popular store-bought cinnamon rolls to find out which ones are actually worth serving on Christmas morning.
"You're Traumatizing Your Child": Parents And Teachers Are Sharing The Modern Parenting Habits That They Absolutely Can't Stand
"I've noticed this trend on the playground..."
My Husband And I Separated. When We Met Up 14 Years Later, I Was Surprised By What Happened.
"He cleared his throat. 'I want to say something, but I’m not sure I can.' He scrawled something and pushed it towards me."
