Most folks return home from a Disney vacation with a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. Madalyn Monaghan came home to death threats leveled by virtual vultures who were outraged that the mom of two visited the Florida-based oasis sans her brood. “I had people messaging me on Instagram saying really dark and nasty things,” Monaghan, … Read more
The award goes to… A top entertainment reporter revealed who he thinks was the rudest — or perhaps least considerate of journalists’ time — in a newly released podcast. Longtime reporter Nelson Aspen dished the details about an awful interaction with “Fast and Furious” superstar Vin Diesel during an interview on “Flaawsome Talk” Tuesday hosted … Read more
Mama said lock you up. That was the mother of all mantras after Cher’s mom, Georgia Holt, discovered that her underage daughter was shacking up with Sonny Bono. The new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — born Cheryl Sarkisian — was just 16 when she met a then-27-year-old Bono at a coffee shop. … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
“There are moms out there who film their children doing the Christmas tree set-up, and I admire them. Because there’s no f–king way my child is touching my Christmas tree.” It’s the age-old question that has divided festive parents for decades. Do you let your kids decorate the Christmas tree? Or are you the one-and-only chief ornament placer? Two … Read more
A mum-of-one has revealed why she refuses to have another child and says doesn’t have ‘room to love another child’. Alexandra Garrett, 27, had always wanted to be a mum and was over the moon when she found out she was expecting. But during the pregnancy the mum-of-one struggled with health anxiety, and was so … Read more
Reading glasses, graying whiskers and male-pattern baldness — it’s the elderly vibe expecting parents want for their incoming little ladies. Old man monikers are all the rage amongst pregnant mommies and daddies gearing up to welcome daughters in 2025, thanks to the “My Best Friend’s Dad” baby naming trend. “I think we’ll start seeing more traditional … Read more
This mom is taking her family off the beaten path. Laura La Rue, a 32-year-old retired model from Los Angeles, California, traded the high life for the trail less traveled when she retreated from the spotlight several years ago. Now, she lives in a renovated school bus with her baby daughter, growing their own produce … Read more
What’s in a name? A couple billion bucks — if you choose wisely. Brayden, Cayden and Jayden are today’s cool kids’ names for boys, for sure. But when it comes to attracting capital, kicking it old-school is the name of the game, according to a new study on billionaire baby names. Old-fashioned, biblical names are … Read more
When it comes to virtual vitriol, this “lazy” mama’s hit the motherlode. For deeming homework “optional,” green lighting unlimited screen time and encouraging her kids to fight their bullies, mom Danielle Gallacher is getting virtually whacked by social media’s yardstick. “Things we do as parents that not everyone agrees with,” Gallacher, 32, an engaged mother of … Read more
The cost of one mom’s school-aged child’s birthday suddenly skyrocketed because of the “entitled” actions of one school mom. Lauren Libin, a mom of two, told The Sun that she was planning a party for her youngest child, six, when the other parent pulled the cheeky move. Lauren opted to throw the event at a large soft play venue and … Read more
What’s eating picky eaters? Well, it might be innate. Feeding kids with persnickety palates is a daily struggle plaguing parents worldwide — but new research now asserts that the problem could lie in a little one’s DNA, rather than whatever mom or dad made for dinner. “Children’s fussy eating is a major cause of concern … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
Fans of the “Karate Kid” franchise have lost a beloved figure. Actor Chad McQueen, known for portraying the character Dutch in the “Karate Kid” movies, has died, according to TMZ. He was 63. McQueen passed away on Wednesday, September 11, at his home in Palm Desert, Calif., according to his longtime attorney, Arthur Barens. Barens … Read more
A teenage girl who claims she was mocked “relentlessly” as a child has beaten the bullies – by becoming a model. Tegan-Riley Elliott, now 16, says she hated primary school due to the constant comments. But, after signing for a modelling agency, she says she’s more confident than ever – and wants to inspire others. … Read more
If only she could be all of our moms. A protective parent in Arizona is allowing her kindergartener to “opt out” of doing his homework — simply because the workload is too stressful, she claims. A TikTok mother named Cayley took to the popular social media platform to explain how both she and her five-year-old … Read more
Adults are lovin’ it. McDonald’s is collaborating with Crocs on a new Happy Meal that’s grabbing plenty of grownup attention — even though it’s supposedly aimed at kids. Instagram food news account @snackolator shared that the Crocs Happy Meal will include “Exclusive Croc Clips,” which are mini keychains in the shape of the iconic rubber clogs. … Read more
Big Mother is watching. YouTube has introduced an expanded set of tools to help concerned parents keep better track of their child’s online activity. Mindful moms and dads will now be able to link accounts with their kid’s, allowing them to monitor everything from video uploads to subscriptions and comments. YouTube is giving parents more … Read more
Two-timing while on the clock could screw up more than just your “I Do’s.” Resisting the sexy office siren or the hunk in headquarters can come as a serious challenge to married men and women on the job. For some, the temptation to cheat with a cute co-worker is simply too hard to overcome. However, … Read more
A teacher on TikTok is giving parents a sprinkle of advice for kids’ birthdays. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, went viral after explaining why she doesn’t like having cupcakes in her classroom. The teacher, who goes by @kbcrayons on TikTok, said in the video with 2.4 million views that she loves celebrating students’ … Read more