The average American parent offers their child 114 pieces of unique financial advice per year, according to new research. However, parents admit their financial advice isn’t always used: respondents said their child listens only about half (54%) of the time. A survey of 5,000 American parents — aged 30+ and split evenly by 100 individuals … Read more
It’s the Ringling Bros. and Nick Sirianni Circus in Philadelphia — so says Damien Woody. When rehashing the Eagles’ narrow 20-16 win over the Browns during Monday’s installment of “Get Up,” the ESPN personality chided Philadelphia’s head coach for chirping back at fans Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. “That was clown behavior,” Woody began, as … Read more
Disney over disaster. Cecily Bauchmann is apologizing after revealing she was headed to Disney World — as others were preparing for Hurricane Milton. Earlier this week, the influencer posted a now-deleted video highlighting her packing process for a family trip to Florida. In the clip, the mom-of-four explained they were set to head to the airport in just … Read more
Phone scams have been around for a while, but recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology is making it easier for bad actors to convince people they have kidnapped their loved ones. Scammers are using AI to replicate the voices of people’s family members in fake kidnapping schemes that convince victims to send money to the … Read more
There’s so much uncertainty in parenting in 2024, thanks to information overload, but one thing’s for sure: you’re damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. A study came out this week advising parents not to use “good girl/boy” when praising their kids, and … that’s it. I’m officially done. No disrespect to the researchers and … Read more
Donna Kelce has opened up about her ill-fated marriage to Ed Kelce, saying the pair stayed married for so many years “for the kids.” The proud mom, whose sons are NFL champs Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, graced the cover of Glamour for its “2024 Woman of the Year: The Moms” issue, alongside Beyoncé and Solange’s mom Tina … Read more
Every day, the internet gives us evidence that while we have a right to choose many things in life, strangers reserve the right to judge you. In the parenting world, deciding to send your kids to daycare – or not – is a perfect example. One mom has now spoken out against this shaming, noticing other parents often boast that they … Read more
Teens are on cloud high. Get a whiff of this. A company that sells flavored whippets for culinary use has found a fanbase among the Gen Z clout chasers of TikTok — and they’re not baking cakes. Galaxy Gas sells food-grade nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, to the general public, dispensed from stainless steel canisters … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children broke their silence Tuesday following his sex crimes arrest earlier this month, but the kids didn’t mention the accusations against their father. Instead, Combs’ kids put out a statement condemning “horrific conspiracy theories” swirling around about their late mother Kim Porter — the disgraced hip-hop mogul’s ex. “We have seen so … Read more
A mom admits she doesn’t want to see her kids everyday and says it doesn’t make her a “bad mom” — and spending time apart makes her a better parent. Lucy Parker, 35, had felt “run into the ground” before splitting custody of her daughters — six and four — equally with her ex-husband, 35. … 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
Sean “Diddy” Combs has communicated with his children since his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The father of seven, 54, has “been able to speak briefly to family members and his children via phone,” a source told People just days after a report claimed the rapper was desperate to get in touch with … Read more
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are keeping it real for the kids. The estranged couple came together to attend their kids’ back-to-school night on Tuesday, according to TMZ. Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, were allegedly spotted “making their way” to the event at a Los Angeles-area school where their kids are enrolled. Affleck has three … Read more
Eva Mendes’ harshest critics are her own children. The “Training Day” star, 50, revealed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Wednesday that her and Ryan Gosling’s two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 10, and Amada Lee, 8, have never seen any of her movies. “They don’t care,” Mendes said. “This was about a year ago. I … Read more
Making friends isn’t as easy as sharing a juice box or pushing each other on the swings anymore. According to new research, kids nowadays are actually struggling to make new friends amid the ongoing loneliness epidemic, and parents blamed hurdles like social awkwardness or bullying as just some of the causes. The C.S. Mott Children’s … Read more
Michael Jackson’s children, Paris and Prince, paid tribute to his brother, Tito, who died at age 70. The siblings each took to Instagram on Monday to mourn their late uncle the day after he died of an apparent heart attack. Paris, 26, shared a throwback photo of Tito and Michael on her IG Story, with … Read more
They’re taking a skeptical view of Bennifer. Fresh after filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, 52, Jennifer Lopez, 55, was spotted looking surprisingly affectionate with him over the weekend — but “The View” hosts are warning this could send mixed signals to their children. During Monday’s episode of the ABC talk show, co-host Sunny Hostin … Read more
A day care worker has shared a child’s name that she says is so bad, the girl’s grandma won’t use it. Posting in a Facebook group, she writes about her workplace: “Honestly most the kids had pretty normal names,” but then notes a name that is literally and metaphorically a crime. “Was the mom binging Breaking Bad?” The carer explains, “The grandma … Read more
Elle Macpherson is opening up about her past struggles with alcohol. The 60-year-old Australian supermodel, who has been sober since 2003, revealed in her upcoming memoir “Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself” that she used to force herself to throw up from drinking vodka every night after putting her children to bed. During … Read more
Social media has become such a menace for kids that the city health commissioner is recommending parents don’t give their children cell phones till at least age 14. Pediatrians also should make talking to parents and children about social media part of check-ups, says Big Apple Health Commish Ashwin Vasan. “Adolescents using social media have … Read more