Parents
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!
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."
25 Horrifying, Wild, Or Shocking Differences Between Living In A Red State Vs. Blue State, According To People Who've Lived In Both
"If red states could get it together and vote blue, the people there would see how much better their lives could be.
These 26 Liberals Are Sharing How They Celebrate The Holidays Without MAGA Family, And I'm Wishing Them Nothing But Peace
Write that down, write that down!
My Husband Was In The Closet For 7 Years Of Our Marriage. The Night Before I Left Him, Something Broke Loose.
"During the last 22 years, the number of people who’ve said to me, 'But you HAD to know...'"
I Told My Mom I Wanted To Get My Tubes Tied At Age 20. Her Response Changed My Life.
"I went and talked to the only person I felt might really understand my need to not mother: my mother."
Ex-Cult Members Are Revealing The Moments They Realized Something Was Very Wrong, And I'm Absolutely Floored
"They kept changing the date for the end of the world...1880...1914...1929...1974...2000... sheeze, end it already..."
"So Far, I Have Noticed The Following 'Symptoms'": People Are Revealing The First Signs That Made Them Realize They Were No Longer "Young"
"The other day, I had confirmation that I’m seen as an old man..."
Hey Parents — These 20 Home Items Are Perfect For You
You're gonna be prepared for anything.
I, A Gen Z'er, Am Losing My Mind At These Deeply Interesting, Everyday Photos From The 1970s
*Chants* Bring back all the fun colors of the '70s!
15 Strange And Unusual "House Rules" People Had To Follow When They Visited Another Person's Home, And YIKES
"I never thought about it until I was an adult."
I Screamed When I Saw What Was Parked In Our Driveway. Then I Learned My Husband Had Bought It.
"I froze and wondered if death had finally come for us."
These 14 Facebook Moms Take Toxicity, Ignorance, And Inappropriateness To The Next Level
I hadn't heard the term "cupcaked" until today, and I wish I still didn't know about it.
Nobody Born After 1973 Knows What These Vintage Objects Are
What was that giant copier called? A Copy-o-matic?
27 Parent-Approved Toys For When Your Kids Are Crawling The Walls But The Weather Outside Is Frightful
And the independent play is so delightful.
49 Photos Of Christmas Things That Will Take Boomers On A Very, Very Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
A look at the decorations and traditions that made Christmas feel magical.
All The Young Nepo Babies Are Full-Grown Adults, And Here's What They Look Like In 2025
I feel like an ancient artifact now.
A Stranger Claimed My Grandpa Was Haunting Her House. The Details Were Too Eerie To Ignore.
"The emailer said her young kids complained about a scary-looking ghost that appeared in the back bedroom."
I Was 15 When I Started Partying With Rock Stars. I Told No One What They Did To Me — Until Now.
"I became the envy of friends who saw photos of me partying with rock stars — but they didn't know the dark secrets behind them."
People Who Finally Left "MAGA Christianity" Are Sharing What It Really Took To Step Away
“MAGA Christianity is a cult," one former church member said. "I know because I was in it."
49 Nostalgic Pictures That Truly, Truly Capture What Christmas Was Like In The '90s For Millennials
Back when Christmas meant classic movies on VHS, Toys "R" Us catalogs, and pure excitement.
If You’re Heading To Disney Soon, Reviewers Say They’re Glad They Packed These 27 Items For Their Own Disney Trips
Maximize the magic on your Disney trip with the help of these wonderful products.
If You Know More Than 20 Of These "Divorced Dad" Bands, You're Probably Going Through A Midlife Crisis
Spotify's algorithm knows EXACTLY what to give you.
People Who Have Experienced Alzheimer's Disease Up Close Are Sharing The Early Warning Signs They Wish They'd Known Earlier
"Then it started to dawn on me..."
"It Saved So Much Stress And Pain": 23 Homeowners Are Sharing The "1,000% Worth It" Home Purchases And Renovations They Have Zero Regrets Making
"It was a slight financial stretch; however, three months later, we asked ourselves why we hadn't done this earlier! Best decision of our lives."
35 Fun After-School Activities You Can Do With Your Little One At Home
These kits, books, and toys are fun for all ages so you won't mind joining in on the fun.
My 5-Year-Old Daughter Said She Wanted To Take Pole Dancing Lessons. Here's What I Told Her.
"What’s going on in Amelia’s mind? Will this have some kind of damaging effect on her? Is she in danger?"
How Many Of These Throwback PBS Shows Did You Watch As A Kid?
I was OBSESSED with The Magic School Bus!
I Spent Years Moving Through Life Exhausted. I Never Knew The Reason — Until I Saw The Same Struggles In My Kids.
“I noticed similarities not just between my boys, but between them and me.”
I Was The Black Woman In A Mostly White Office. Now I Fear White Liberals More Than Overt Racists.
"Over the years, I’ve been told I was too quiet. Too loud. Too aloof. Too emotional."
15 Christmas Traditions People Miss That Just Don't Hit The Same Anymore — And, Whew, The Nostalgia Is Real
Is it just me, or does Christmas not hit the same anymore?
I Went To My Son’s Class To Explain How He Goes To The Bathroom. Here’s Why.
“During this past preschool year, my son said to me a few times that he wished his friends understood his body.“
"I Fought Back Tears As My Heart Broke": 19 Adults Share The Absolutely Chaotic And Gasp-Worthy Ways They Discovered Santa Was A Lie
Ho ho ho how old were you when you found out?!?
17 Last Minute Gift Ideas For Moms Who Say They Want Nothing
I'm a mom and I approve of this list.
25 Extremely Interesting Facts About The Human Body That They Definitely Did Not Teach You In Health Class
"A small percentage of people are 'super sleepers' and are fully recharged after 2 to 4 hours of sleep each night."
21 Easy, No-Stress Recipes For Your Feast Of The Seven Fishes Dinner This Year (That Even Seafood Skeptics Will Love)
Whether you're frying, simmering, or saucing your way through Christmas Eve, these dishes guarantee a delicious lineup.
People Who Grew Up In Emotionally Healthy Families Are Sharing The "Normal" Things From Their Childhoods That They Now Realize Were Pretty Special
"My mom used to pack my lunch, and she put a little note with a compliment or encouragement in my lunch every day, all the way up through high school. My friends would make me read them out loud at lunch because they liked getting the message too. Sometimes she still slips them into my work lunches when she visits me as an adult."
I Went To A Nudist Swingers Resort Without My Girlfriend. Here's What Happened.
"As I walked outside and felt the breeze and sun on my skin ― all of my skin ― for the first time, I quickly found myself nodding and waving hello to other naked travelers on their way to the pool or the beach."
22 Disney Cruise Secrets That Will Make Everyone Think You're A Seasoned Sailor When You're Actually Just A First-Timer
Disney Cruise towels: luxurious, branded, new, and probs the cheapest souvenir on the ship.
The "SpongeBob SquarePants" Cast Got 9/11 On This Trivia Quiz — Can You Beat Them?
Which of these is NOT one of the signs that Squidward says signals the approach of the Hash Slinging Slasher?!
Moms, Tell Us How You’re "Breaking The Cycle" With Your Own Daughters
Tell us how you're breaking generational cycles with your daughter, whether it be diet culture, the way you speak to them, or something else entirely.
After Nick Reiner Briefly Appeared In Court, Rob And Michele Reiner's Children Issued A Statement
"They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends."
7 Magical Movies That Had My Kids Hooked And Let Me Drink My Cup Of Tea In Peace
It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
People Are Tearing Up Over Macaulay Culkin’s New Comments About How Brenda Song “Picked Him Up Off A Pile” And Changed Him For The Better
“It's nice to hear from a man who actually loves his wife.”
Realtors Are Sharing The "Subtle" Red Flags They Look For When Seeing A Home For The First Time, And They're So Smart
"My grandfather sold real estate for decades. The first two things he looked for were these..."
27 Former Cult Members Just Shared Their "Oh Shit, I'm In A Cult" Moments, And I'm Shaking With Anxiety
"There's a special name for people who leave, and you're not allowed to talk to them."
27 Toys That’ll Keep Kids Entertained When The Cold Outdoors Isn’t An Option
The weather outside may be frightful, but their pent-up energy doesn't have to be.
Everything You Need To Keep Kids Entertained During Long Car Rides
Get ready for road trips with toys, books, activities and more to keep toddlers, kids and teens from asking, "Are we there yet?"
People Who Chose Not To Have Kids Are Getting Real About Life After 40, And I'm Wondering If I Should Reverse My Vasectomy
"Feels like I am exactly where I'm suppose to be."
I Was Eating Alone When A Man Came Up And Said 4 Words That Have Haunted Me Throughout My Life
"His words floated in the room like specks of dust catching the light, mocking me as he left hand in hand with his girlfriend."
Choose Between The Top Baby Names Of The Century And I'll Tell You Your Soulmate's Initial
RIP Eleanor (not any certain person, just the name itself).
A Christmas Miracle: Kids Will *Actually* Spend More Than Five Minutes Playing With These Cool 35 Gifts
You can find me buying tonies for myself to jam out on via my kids' TonieBox.
28 Toys That Are Sure To Bring A Grin To Your Little One’s Face
They're gonna be so freaking happy come Christmas morning.
Tell Us The Holiday Traditions Your Family Did That You Now Realize Were Super Weird
We listen and we don't judge.
Tell Us The Most Toxic Thing A Family Member Has Done During The Holidays
🎵 We wish you a messy Christmas. 🎵
We Tried Taylor Swift's Favorite Red Lip On 6 People With Different Undertones. Here's How It Actually Looked
Turns out a classic red lipstick is still an instant confidence boost, and this is the most famous one.
When My Husband Died Suddenly, One Of His Family Members Said 5 Words That Taunted Me For Years
“Keith’s death would have been challenging enough on its own, but overnight I also became a single mother of three. Worse still, I was pregnant with our fourth child.”
My 3-Year-Old Described What Happens In 16 Disney Movies — Can You Guess Them?
The cutest quiz you'll take all day.
Millions Of People Have Watched This Mom Cook And Shop For Her Family Of 10, And These Are The Tips She Swears By For Keeping Everyone Fed And Happy
Feeding a family of 12 might sound impossible, but viral mom Alicia Dougherty has it down to a science.
Melissa Joan Hart Tried To Buy A Dress With An AI Photo, And The Result Was Sooooo Bad
"What I ordered.... what I received!"
This Horrific "Puking" Virus Is Spreading Across The US As We Speak. Here's What Experts Are Begging You To Know.
Norovirus is the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea.
11 Photos Of Celebrity Kids Who Have Outgrown Their Parents
Jessica Alba once admitted that she burst into tears when she realized her daughter was taller then her, describing it as a “tough pill to swallow.”
27 Things To Make Traveling With Kids 20% Easier (At Least)
Maybe you'll actually *enjoy* the vacation this time.
"We Thought She'd Be Curing Cancer": People Who Knew The "Smart Kid" Growing Up Are Sharing What Happened To Them
"She wants to be one of the first people to go to Mars. Maybe she’ll do it."
"It Takes Forever, It's Noisy, And The Dog Hates It": 19 Trendy Household Items That People Bought Into And Immediately Regretted
"When my wife and I moved into our new rental, it was our first home with a nice bathtub, so we got a bunch of lovely things to use for luxurious, relaxing baths. One was a bamboo bathtub tray with adjustable length, a spot for drinks, and a stand for a tablet. The bamboo started growing mold from being in a moist environment, and it kept happening every time we cleaned it."
27 Toys And Games For Your Kid To Play With In The Snow This Winter
Ice bubble kits, 5-in-1 snowball makers, hot dog snow tubes, and home ice skating rinks — your kids will have *snow* much fun this winter.
34 No-Fail Gifts Under $50 If You’re Clueless On What To Get The Kids In Your Life This Christmas
For when you want to be the cool grown-up who brings Christmas joy but also wanna spend some of your budget on peppermint mochas.
We Had A Life That Looked Good On The Surface. Then We Sold Everything We Owned To Travel The World Full Time.
"If you’re reading this and thinking, 'That sounds amazing, but I could never do that,' I want you to know: I thought that, too."
15 "Unexpected" Difficulties In Marriage That People Rarely Talk About (But Really Should), Straight From Married Men
"My wife and I are roommates. We spent the last 25 years putting all our effort into making sure our kids grew up with a good life. We neglected our relationship, and now, we're not sure if there is a way forward."
People Are Sharing The Things They Like Less And Less As They Get Older, And Suddenly Our Grandparents Seem Way More Relatable
"I'm allowed to not pretend anymore."
34 Gifts Pre-Teens (Probably) Won't Roll Their Eyes At
Imagine getting beaming, radiant smiles instead of groans — that'd be a nice treat.
15 Of The Most Incredibly Gross Secrets I Have Ever Read In My Life That Range From Horrifying To Hands-Down Hilarious
I never knew how many people were hiding horrible stories about their poop.
Millennials And Gen Z Are Sharing What Their Parents Just Don't Get About Modern Life, And It's Too Real
"We don’t rent because we love renting. We rent because we can’t afford a house."
If You’ve Done More Than 20 Of These '80s Kids Things, You're 100% Old (Sorry, I Don't Make The Rules)
Let’s see if you were really a kid in the ’80s — check off everything you did!
People Are Calling Out Home Design Trends That Scream "I'm A Republican," And I Need To Know If You Agree
"I guarantee any family who owns this has a queer child who doesn't talk to them anymore."
25 Oddly Specific Life Hacks That Are Way More Valuable Than Any Piece Of Advice
"That older person giving you advice more than likely went through what you're going through."
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...'"
People Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized Their Partner Was A Walking Red Flag
"All my romantic love for him vanished because I realized he was trying to guilt me into having a life I didn't want, so he could have the life he wanted."
22 Nitty-Gritty Behind-The-Scenes Details About Working On Board Disney Cruise Ships
"Yeah, [we have] a superpower of guessing the weather."
6 Bathroom Habits That Will Have You Pooping Like Clockwork, And Your Intestines Will Thank You
Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.
