Parents, it’s time to chill. A pediatric nurse practitioner is going viral for telling moms and dads to pump the brakes on ballet, soccer, piano and Kumon — because their kids are heading toward total burnout before they even hit first grade. Mary Catherine, aka @the.mom.np on Instagram, is fed up with families turning into … Read more
Macklemore’s Seattle home was reportedly robbed over the weekend while his three children were asleep in their rooms. The shocking home invasion incident unfolded shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to a police report shared with The Post by the Seattle Police Department. A woman, later identified as the homeowner’s nanny, called … Read more
For Tracy Kiss, life in plastic wasn’t so fantastic. So, the mom made a drastic change, spending over $160,000 to reverse her cosmetic surgeries — and to look more like her little ones. She’s in the growing number of once overly-augmented hotties, who are now “downsizing” their add-ons for more natural finishes. From playboy models to … Read more
Bryce Dallas Howard knows she didn’t have a normal childhood. The “Jurassic World” actress, 44, recalled the unusual interests she had while growing up as filmmaker Ron Howard’s daughter. “I was such a messed up kid – I would walk around the Disney lot reading about euthanasia,” Bryce said in an interview with The Independent … Read more
On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and one expert is warning that we’re not seeing the full picture of these devastating devices. “Screen time has become the new pandemic and it’s ruining all of our eyes and brains,” Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist, tells The Post. He … Read more
BB Smalls wasn’t looking for a free ride when she signed on as a nanny to Hollywood honchos, globally-renowned rock stars and bigwig billionaires. But free first-class flights to Bora Bora, $100,000 rooms at the St. Regis Resort and bougie boating excursions along the Amalfi Coast are exactly what she got — not to mention … Read more
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this … Read more
The world has officially gone mad. Mad about a little monster plushie known as the Labubu. If you have a tween or teen child, chances are you’ve heard a lot about them already. Or maybe you’re even housing a few already. The monster fuzzies, which were created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lungare and often seen dangling off … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mom invited all of my family on an international trip during the month of October. One year ago, my sister called me asking if I could “cover some things” for her. When I agreed and asked why, she said she and our parents were going on the international trip … Read more
Forget monsters under the bed — the real nightmare might be what your kid’s doing at the dinner table, on their phone or when they think no one’s watching. Child psychologists are warning parents to stop brushing off some behaviors as just “kids being kids” — because these seemingly small habits could be flashing red … Read more
Fur real. Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits did not extend to cat ownership. Just when you thought you couldn’t love Fido more. nuzza11 – stock.adobe.com … Read more
You might want to rethink that suburban dream — especially if it leads to Newark. The Brick City — just a PATH ride away from Manhattan — was ranked the fifth-worst place in America to raise a family in 2025, according to a scorching new WalletHub report. WalletHub ranked 182 different cities in America and … Read more
From donating a kidney to their child to paying off their kid’s credit card debt, a new survey revealed some of the most heroic dad acts in honor of Father’s Day. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, one respondent shared, “The most heroic thing my father has ever done for me was during Hurricane Harvey … Read more
Over a fifth of parents have let their school-aged child plan 100% of a family vacation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found 22% have let their child plan the entire vacation — every last detail. And parents might be encouraging this, as 82% of parents surveyed said their … Read more
This mom got dragged — for airing her dirty laundry online. Laura Marie (@lmegordon) thought she was posting a harmless anecdote about her son and hubby’s bachelor-style behavior on X (formerly Twitter), (which seems to have since been deleted) while she was out of town — but instead, she kicked off a digital donnybrook about … Read more
A real-life “Cheaper by the Dozen” family. One-night stands can usually go one of two ways. This fortunate couple got frisky for a night, fell in love and the rest is history. Alicia and Josh Dougherty moved in together after only knowing each other for two days — and now they are the parents to … Read more
According to studies, girls who get their menstrual cycles at a young age are more susceptible to long-term health problems. As a result, one mom is trying to prevent her young daughter’s body from maturing too soon. According to Stat News, over the past 55 years, young girls in the US have been getting their … Read more
Young boys are reportedly feeling deprived of physical touch and affection, also known as “touch starvation” — which can have a major impact on their emotional and social well-being. “The bottom line: touch keeps you alive. It’s crucial,” Michael Thompson, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in children and families, told Parents.com in an interview. Experts like … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children live with me. They rarely see their dad. Our divorce was relatively painless, but the custody battle was prolonged, and most of my savings were drained in the process. Cliff pays child support, but I’m … Read more
SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as “reborn” dolls, creating videos that have gone viral. … Read more