For imbuing her children with a few chicken nuggets of wisdom, Kate King is getting deep-fried online. On January 2, just days after “spoiling” son Louie, 8, and daughter Arna, 5, with heaps of holiday gifts, monies and treats, the married mom and homeschooler, from London, told her tots that if they wanted McDonald’s for lunch, they’d have … Read more
By the time most kids are mastering multiplication tables, Wilder McGraw had already ticked off all seven continents — Antarctica included. The milestone wasn’t part of some color-coded parenting master plan, insists travel writer Jordi Lippe-McGraw. It was an accident that snowballed into a family quest — one that ended with the Upper West Sider’s … Read more
He didn’t love it. Rapper Busta Rhymes (nee Trevor George Smith Jr., ) clapped back at a troll during a recent event — and it was all caught on camera. The “I Love It” rapper, 53, appeared at Art Basel Miami over the weekend and paused to take a photo with a Gen-Z TikTok influencer. The exchange … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was married at the time but had been separated from my husband, “Eddy,” for nine months. Richard and I hit it off well; I was very attracted to him. Five months after we met, I accidentally became pregnant. When Richard … Read more
Toy bots are talking dirty to tots. As the season of gift-giving draws nigh, experts are warning parents against buying their children presents powered by AI — claiming certain robo-charged trinkets are having “sexually explicit” discussions with kids under age 12. “Some of these toys will talk in-depth about sexually explicit topics, act dismayed when … Read more
Frequent flyers might not get a kick out of this. Air travel today is no laughing matter, thanks to the recent string of flight delays and cancellations amid the government shutdown. But making matters worse for the few fortunate jet-setters whose planes actually take off are cranky, crying kiddos who ruin the trip for everyone — namely … Read more
Natalie and Shelbey have the mother of all friendships. The singletons, best gal pals of 14 years, recently took their relationship to the next level: platonic co-parenthood. “About two years ago, I went to Shelbey and said, ‘I really want to foster a child. Do you want to do it with me?” Natalie, 32, a pediatric development … Read more
Data, meet da-da. A UK startup is shaking up the fertility world with an AI tool designed to predict a couple’s chances of IVF success. Hopeful parents can walk away without paying a dime if treatment doesn’t result in a child — so far the algorithm has been right 90% of the time. Gaia, which … Read more
Farah Nasser felt sick to her stomach after allegedly overhearing Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok AI, tell her 10-year-old son to share nude photos of himself. “I feel like I’m gonna throw up,” the exasperated mom heaved in a cautionary clip with over 4.5 million TikTok views, adding that he and the machine had been discussing … Read more
Students banding together against the ban — in the most millennial way possible. Displeased Gen Zs are keeping the lines of communication open amid new cell phone bans in schools, chatting with one another via Google Docs on their laptops as a substitute for text messaging. “A bunch of high school kids are creating a Google … Read more
Capri Stampone is in a meat-cute romance. At just 6 months old, before cutting her first tooth, the infant fell in love with beef, chicken and fish — turning her tiny back on the usual jars full of mush that most babies consume, according to mom Angelena Minniti-Stampone. “She literally snatches the meat out of my mouth,” … Read more
Frustrated flyers were ready to rough up this “gentle” parent. Tears and temper tantrums plagued a recent, hours-long flight out of Dallas — thanks to an inconsolable toddler whose mother refused to quell his cries, forcing passengers to endure the ear-shattering intrusion. After being captured on video, the mid-air nuisance ignited a fiery digital debate … Read more
Her bash got trashed. A shocked parent wound up taking heat over her 7-year-old’s birthday party, where the only thing louder than sugar-fueled shrieks was the meltdown that followed — by another mom. An aggrieved guardian complained that the host of what was meant to be a sweet celebration “made her kid cry twice this … Read more
If all your friends were imaginary when you were a kid, your troubles may not be over. Research has established that loneliness in childhood can lead to issues in adulthood — particularly when it comes to long-term mental health. But a new study published today found that those feelings of isolation can also impact physical … Read more
To bougie Gen Alphas and Gen Zs heading back to school, the ABCs stand for Alo, Balenciaga and Chanel. Luxury labels, designer devices, and A-list accessories are at the top of the list of demands from social media-influenced youngsters returning to the classroom this semester. And, according to alarming new data, New York parents are … Read more
She’s tech-ing a break from burnout. Even with an in-person partner, Lilian Schmidt was sick of shouldering the mental load of motherhood. So, she’s trained ChatGPT to become a second mommy — tasking it to draft shopping lists, create meal plans, plan birthdays and vacations, and revolutionize bedtime. Lilian Schmidt has transformed ChatGPT into a co-parent, entrusting … Read more
This teacher’s ticked. An enraged educator is calling out her students’ penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can’t afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education. “Just so we’re clear, I’m expected to take a bullet for … Read more
This bride’s commitment to keeping her big day childless is childish. Banning babies at a formal fête is fair. However, barring your 19-year-old sibling from your alcohol-free nuptials, simply because she’s not over the age of 21, but demanding the excluded Gen Z fork over a wedding present, is foul — so says incensed social … Read more
When it comes to NYC dining, mom Jamie Boxer doesn’t kid around. The Brooklynite is one in the expanding pack of parents proudly “restaurant training” their tykes to eat, drink, be merry and behave in public spaces — strictly sans digital distractions or temper tantrums. “I love New York City dining. We have some of the best … Read more
A teenage boy’s vacation ended with a one-way ticket to juvenile detention — after he allegedly made a bomb threat aboard a Spirit Airlines flight leaving Fort Lauderdale. But his mom says it was all just a dumb joke. The 16-year-old, who was headed back to Kansas City with friends Monday, was arrested at around … Read more