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
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
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 woman who was searching for information about her long-lost dad has discovered his secret life as a New York City mafia informant. Paula Colville, 60, was raised by her mom Elizabeth, who became pregnant while working in New York City as an au pair in the 1960s. After returning to Scotland, Elizabeth refused to … Read more
Kids can’t “Just Say No” to the high of WiFi. The bewitching buzz of being online — be it via an iPad, cellphone or computer — is like a narcotic to Gen Alpha kiddos. Now, parents fear their perennially online offspring are devolved into digital drug addicts due to the prevalence of modern technology, per … Read more
For Nichole Gonzalez, giving birth to her now one-year-old daughter in late 2023 was a family affair. As she pushed, her husband, Frank, held her left leg — while their girlfriend, Sasha, held the right. “It was important to have both of my partners in the delivery room,” Gonzalez, 29, a stay-at-home mama of two from … Read more
Call it phoney parenting. Tots under the age of five suffer adverse effects if their moms and dads are distracted by the bings and dings of modern technology, according to a startling new study on the dangers of “technoference.” “Parental technology use in their child’s presence was significantly associated with poorer cognition and prosocial behavior, … Read more
When their daughter was born eight weeks ago, one mom expected to navigate parenthood as a team with her husband. But so far, it’s felt like a solo journey, especially when it comes to one basic responsibility that comes with newborn life: Changing diapers. “I understand why it can be intimidating” During her pregnancy, she believed her 23-year-old husband was excited to … Read more
Gen Zzzzs want to put this precious parenting pastime to bed. Snuggling up under a kiddo’s comforter to read the little one a bedtime story is a total snooze-fest for moms and dads in their early 20s, according to a new study on the steep decline of children’s interest in books. Zoomers simply don’t consider reading fairy … Read more
Now, here’s a parenting tip moms and dads oughta “No!.” Emily Perkins, 28, a kindergarten teacher from Kentucky, is schooling parents on the art of saying “uh-uh” before their little rascal’s first day of school. “Tell your child ‘No,’” said the kiddo pro in a buzzy bulletin with over 326,000 TikTok views. Perkins virally scolded … Read more
A Wisconsin woman sold her home to travel the world in a truck after her father’s unexpected death made her realize that “life is for living.” Ashley Kay, 36, lost her dad, Tom Kay, 57, in Dec. 2015, according to an SWNS report. After her loss, friends and family shared stories about her dad’s travels. This inspired … Read more
Knicks Chesterson will be watching her namesake team in the Eastern Conference playoffs — unless the games start after her 7:30 bedtime. “I think the Knicks are going to win five [games] against the Pistons and the Celtics, and . . . Daddy didn’t tell me the rest,” said the 7-year-old superfan, whose father named … Read more
Parents should be careful about wearing out this warning. Tots, toddlers and tikes — newcomers to this big, hazardous world — can often be drawn to danger like moths to flames. They’re like little daredevils. So, to keep them safe from harm, parenting pros are advising moms and dads to avoid this common command: “Be careful.” Parenting professionals … Read more
John Mellencamp is preparing for a heartbreaking outcome. Teddi Mellencamp revealed that her famous father has already started planning her burial amid her stage 4 cancer battle. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum, 43, said on Tuesday’s episode of her “Two Ts in a Pod” podcast that the 73-year-old rock star called her “11 … Read more
Cooking, cleaning, corralling the kids — it sounds like the to-do list of a modern-day Cinderella. But, instead, that’s stay-at-home dad Kerry Johnson’s new daily routine. In September, the Utah father of six ditched a high-paying job — which forced him to work 60-hour weeks — to live the life of a “tradwife.” And not only … Read more
Your father might not have been comfortable talking about his feelings, but these days, more men, and particularly new fathers, are fessing up to being sad dads. Postpartum depression — a severe and long-lasting mood disorder affecting new parents — is self-reported in approximately 12% to 16% of US women, according to the Centers for … Read more
Two-thirds of single parents say the post-break up “glow up” is real and another 82% feel like their best days are still ahead of them, according to new research. A poll of 1,000 single moms and 1,000 single dads revealed that many had no clue what awakenings were in-store following the end of their relationship … Read more
Tipping and children’s birthday parties are among the most arduous parts of life for many American adults. But those two things combined? That’s a new nightmare. In a viral video posted to Instagram, baker Victoria Perry explained that attendees at kids’ parties are now expected to leave a cash gratuity — and “if you’re not … Read more
Don’t take the bait. When your kids start acting up, the best way to de-escalate is to “do nothing,” a parenting expert has revealed. And it’s not about ignoring them — it’s about taking a beat to get yourself in order before tackling the problem. “This regulates adults more — or at least first — and … Read more
So, not the family pet after all. Josh Brolin is recalling a “horrible” childhood story involving his father, James Brolin. The “Dune” actor, 56, appeared on Graham Bensinger’s “In Depth” podcast and remembered the time James, 84, made him eat his childhood pet pig for dinner. “Did he tell you the pig story? What a … Read more