She said what she said. One mom’s hot take on not teaching her kids to share with others has gone viral — and people online have a lot to say about it. Arizona mom, Lonnie Weaver, often posts relatable mom content, but one recent video about her kids not having to share with other little … Read more
Matthew Georgio was having trouble in school. “He wasn’t listening,” his mother, Melissa, told The Post. “Teachers were saying, ‘Look, he’s a smart kid, he’s just not paying attention in class.’” What first seemed like defiance had a far more troubling explanation — the young Australian simply couldn’t hear. Melissa Georgio’s son, Matthew (left), saw … Read more
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Los Angeles has no shortage of buzzy restaurants, but when you’re dining out with kids, what gets a Mommy-Michelin star is a whole other ballgame. Ahead, the best restaurants for young epicures in and around LA. Pirates Dinner Adventure This interactive dinner theater in Buena Park takes place aboard an 18th-century Spanish galleon floating inside … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
NYC public school parents are less than enthused over an unusually late school start and one of the most chaotic calendars in recent memory. The 2026-27 public school calendar, released on Tuesday, April 21, is sending parents into a tailspin, raising concerns about long breaks and erratic closures that will impact childcare for many working … Read more
Eat your plushy heart out, Labubu — there’s a new hot toy in town. NeeDoh is a line of squishy, brightly colored toys made by Schylling, a toy company based out of Massachusetts, and they’ve gone so viral that parents and kids are having trouble finding them. The toys are meant to provide a satisfying … Read more
Playdates are the best way to prepare young children for school, according to an expert. Family psychologist Dr. Martha Deiros Collado says one of the most valuable things parents can do before September has nothing to do with reading or numbers — it’s arranging a playdate. Kids between the ages of four and six who … Read more
Hoping for your child to embrace that whole “one with nature” thing? Trade screen time for sit-by-the-stream time at these idyllic resorts and experiences ideal for young families. Holy Smokies If you’re idea of a B&B is beer and a bonfire, Anakeesta is for you. Anakeesta Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, may very well be the … Read more
He needs a reality check It goes without saying that being a parent is one of the hardest jobs, so every once in a while, a little break from the kiddos is necessary. Unfortunately for one dad, his bubble was burst after he learned that his kids were off from school at the same time … Read more
Forever chemicals have long-haul repercussions. Researchers in Sweden observed a concerning pattern when they combined data from separate public records showing drinking water exposure and the rates of asthma in young children. Babies born to women who lived in towns served by a municipal water supply notorious for its PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances) contamination had a … Read more
It was the mile-high babysitter’s club. A United flight turned into a veritable playground with wings after three rowdy children were left unchaperoned in coach class while their parents rode up front, per a viral Reddit post. The kids had been left unsupervised in economy while their parents rode up front. Halfpoint – stock.adobe.com “United … Read more
What’s in the past doesn’t always stay buried. A new study suggests that a hormone therapy harvested from human corpses may be linked to a rare, controversial form of Alzheimer’s disease. Though the drug was discontinued more than 40 years ago, researchers are urging doctors to watch for signs of cognitive decline in the thousands … Read more
It’s an entirely different kind of school rush. When Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral election last November, Caven Wagstaff’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing for weeks. Wagstaff runs his own firm, wrangling places for wealthy American families keen to land their kids a perch at tony British private schools. Mamdani, as mayor-elect, turbocharged his biz. … Read more
Parents are desperate for help to protect their children from harmful social media platforms following two bombshell court rulings last week that fined the tech giant Meta with penalties in the millions. “Ninety-five percent of our kids are using these products that we know are harmful,” Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake … Read more
Traveling with kids is downright stressful for parents, but young ones who experience flight anxiety can add another layer of dread for mom and dad — not to mention other passengers. Travel anxiety and fear of flying are very common in children, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), … Read more
Some people don’t need to be in a children’s story to think everything is bigger or smaller. In the classic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice encounters situations where the size of objects, creatures, and even herself is distorted. However, while this phenomenon may have once only existed in fairy tales, the perception that you’re … Read more
A man says women want to date a “hot single dad” — until they realize his kids come “first”. Colin McCourt, 41, says many women like the idea of dating a devoted father but struggle with the reality of his rigid childcare schedule. The single dad of three has revealed the “hard truths” of dating … Read more
Angela Campbell’s 17-month-old daughter has expensive taste. While other tots often go for the fast and cheap, baby Campbell prefers her treats rich, decadent and imported from the Southwest Pacific. But it’s not haute couture that the little one craves — it’s butter. “She loves it. She actually asks for it, saying, ‘Butter, butter!’ all the … Read more
This granola mom is taking things to a whole other holistic level. In a head-scratching social media video, posted by Massachusetts health spa Caney Salt + Wellness Studio, a mom’s voice is heard saying, “I salt my kiddos and you should too,” as she’s seen tidying up a room filled with, you guessed it — … Read more