Exclusive | Single moms-to-be are finding ‘Mr. Right sperm donors’ to parent alone

Exclusive | Single moms-to-be are finding ‘Mr. Right sperm donors’ to parent alone

After years of dead-end dating, bumping into bums on matchmaking apps and in-person pickups, Lesley Jones, a wannabe mother with a ticking biological clock, finally spotted what she called her very own “Superman” — a tall, dark and handsome hunk who was ready to make a baby.  So, naturally, she bought two vials of his … Read more

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I’d be lying if I told you I could afford owning a dog by myself.  My husband and I are what most people call DINKS: Double Income, No Kids. But honestly, if it weren’t … Read more

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation strikes deal with DOJ to settle antitrust suit— why judge was left fuming

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation strikes deal with DOJ to settle antitrust suit— why judge was left fuming

 The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America. But some states signaled they won’t join the deal and will continue an ongoing trial. The … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue parent closing 15 more stores in bankruptcy — here are the locations

Saks Fifth Avenue parent closing 15 more stores in bankruptcy — here are the locations

Saks Global said Friday it was closing 15 more stores as the luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. The company has largely completed the process of shutting down underperforming stores with Friday’s announcement, but was still working with some landlords to finalize its store count after weak … Read more

Want to be a stay-at-home parent in New York? Here’s how much your partner has to earn

Want to be a stay-at-home parent in New York? Here’s how much your partner has to earn

Around one-fifth of American families feature a stay-at-home parent, according to the Pew Research Center, a number that has stayed relatively stable for the past four decades. While many more moms and dads dream of leaving the workforce to spend time with their young children, high costs make it impossible for many. However, a new … Read more

Dennis Quaid makes surprise ‘DWTS’ appearance for a ‘Parent Trap’ reunion

Dennis Quaid makes surprise ‘DWTS’ appearance for a ‘Parent Trap’ reunion

Oh man, this is beyond coincidence. During Week 5 of “Dancing With the Stars,” Elaine Hendrix dedicated her dance to her “Parent Trap” co-star, Lisa Ann Walter, nearly 30 years after starring together in the beloved movie. While the “Abbott Elementary” actress, 62, joined the “Superstar” vet, 54, on the ballroom floor, another cast member … Read more

I’m a doctor — here are 3 things I wish every parent knew about fevers

I’m a doctor — here are 3 things I wish every parent knew about fevers

Fevers are frightening for both our little ones and us as parents. But according to Dr. Katie, an emergency doctor who’s seen it all, there are a few things she wishes every parent understood about treating them. Parents worrying about their child’s temperature is something she sees all too often, so she’s taken to TikTok to help ease … Read more

Mom shares sad, quiet truth about maintaining friendships as a parent: ‘nobody checked in on me’

Mom shares sad, quiet truth about maintaining friendships as a parent: ‘nobody checked in on me’

Motherhood can often be a lonely experience. For Nicola, her circle is small, and that might be exactly how she’s designed it. “This might honestly be a little sad to admit, but I stopped updating people on my kids if they didn’t ask,” she shared in a recent TikTok. “Nobody checked in on me” Posting under the username @nicolavarlamos_, … Read more

Elaine Hendrix gushes over ‘Parent Trap’ co-star Lindsay Lohan’s ‘epic’ transformation: ‘She’s killing it’

Elaine Hendrix gushes over ‘Parent Trap’ co-star Lindsay Lohan’s ‘epic’ transformation: ‘She’s killing it’

Being young and beautiful is not a crime, you know. What could be considered criminal, though, is still not having a “Parent Trap” sequel. Nearly 30 years after starring in the beloved movie, Elaine Hendrix and Lindsay Lohan reunited in “Freakier Friday” — and the 54-year-old actress couldn’t help but gush over the all-grown-up star. “She … Read more

Influencer mom insists kids pay for their own DoorDash and Amazon habits — arousing online debate: ‘Oh no, you’re being a parent’

Influencer mom insists kids pay for their own DoorDash and Amazon habits — arousing online debate: ‘Oh no, you’re being a parent’

You’re on your own, kid. A popular momfluencer sparked a debate after dishing a list of the “controversial items” she makes her two eldest children — aged 12 and 14 — pay for with their own money. In a recent clip, TikTokker Jess Roderick — with 2.5 million followers hanging on her every word — explained that … Read more

Mom’s lesson to son on responsibility goes viral in moment every parent needs to hear

Mom’s lesson to son on responsibility goes viral in moment every parent needs to hear

When Shelbie Huffman uploaded a video of a parenting moment with her son, she never imagined it would rack up more than nine million views. What she did know was that the conversation mattered, because it wasn’t really about doing chores. It was about teaching her son not to fall into the trap of weaponized incompetence. “The journey to teaching Calvin … Read more

My teen daughter knows that I am a full-time escort — here’s why my honesty makes me a better parent

My teen daughter knows that I am a full-time escort — here’s why my honesty makes me a better parent

She’s escorting men to the bedroom and her daughter to adulthood at the same time. Elizabeth Romanova has worked as a full-time escort for more than 10 years — a profession many would think disqualifies her from being considered “Mother of the Year.” Single mother Elizabeth Romanova has spent more than a decade working as … Read more

Exclusive | Elaine Hendrix gushes over reuniting with ‘Parent Trap’ co-star Lindsay Lohan in ‘Freakier Friday’: ‘Magical’

Exclusive | Elaine Hendrix gushes over reuniting with ‘Parent Trap’ co-star Lindsay Lohan in ‘Freakier Friday’: ‘Magical’

Camp Walden’s finest are back! Fast forward 27 years, “The Parent Trap’s” Elaine Hendrix and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting on-screen — this time, in another body-swapping twist. Lohan, 39, returns as Anna Coleman in “Freakier Friday,” the sequel to the 2003 Disney hit “Freaky Friday.” Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray also reprise their … Read more

Why ‘Parent Trap’ actress Elaine Hendrix was worried over her parody play ‘Ginger Twinsies’

Why ‘Parent Trap’ actress Elaine Hendrix was worried over her parody play ‘Ginger Twinsies’

Someone else playing Meredith Blake? Elaine Hendrix nearly spit out her Evian. The “Parent Trap” actress worried she would have a serious case of FOMO watching another actor step into her iconic shoes in “Ginger Twinsies,” the new off-Broadway play she’s producing. Written and directed by Kevin Zak, the show parodies the 1998 Disney film, … Read more

Exclusive | Natasha Richardson would ‘swoon with love’ over Liam Neeson, ‘Parent Trap’ actress Elaine Hendrix says

Exclusive | Natasha Richardson would ‘swoon with love’ over Liam Neeson, ‘Parent Trap’ actress Elaine Hendrix says

Elaine Hendrix is remembering her “The Parent Trap” co-star Natasha Richardson with double the love. Opposite Hendrix’s scheming Meredith Blake, Richardson — who died in 2009 at the age of 45 — played Elizabeth James, the loving mother of twins Hallie Parker and Annie James (Lindsay Lohan) in the 1998 Disney film. In “The Parent … Read more

‘Ginger Twinsies’ review: Campy off-Broadway ‘Parent Trap’ parody is millennial catnip

‘Ginger Twinsies’ review: Campy off-Broadway ‘Parent Trap’ parody is millennial catnip

Theater review GINGER TWINSIES 80 minutes with no intermission. At the Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave. Am I seeing double?  If the answer is “yes” at “Ginger Twinsies,” you might be suffering from heatstroke. Because the funniest bit of writer-director Kevin Zak’s stage parody of “The Parent Trap” that opened Thursday night at the Orpheum … Read more

‘Parent Trap’ stars Lindsay Lohan, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter reunite at ‘Freakier Friday’ premiere

‘Parent Trap’ stars Lindsay Lohan, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter reunite at ‘Freakier Friday’ premiere

The “Freakier Friday” red carpet wasn’t Camp Walden, but it sure felt like it. “Parent Trap” stars Lindsay Lohan, Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter staged a mini reunion at the world premiere of Disney’s long-awaited “Freaky Friday” sequel in LA on Tuesday. The trio starred in Disney’s 1998 version of “The Parent Trap,” a … Read more

Shocked parent discovers how Disney World subtly checks kids for lice: ‘That’s a creative way to disguise it’

Shocked parent discovers how Disney World subtly checks kids for lice: ‘That’s a creative way to disguise it’

One of parents’ worst nightmares is their kid getting lice — but you suspect it in your little ones’ head and don’t want to do the checking yourself, head over to Disney World where the staff will do the work for you. One Disney parent posted in a now-viral TikTok how those who are staffed … Read more

Mother shares horrifying, intrusive thoughts as a parent

Mother shares horrifying, intrusive thoughts as a parent

We have a lot to think about as parents. From TOG ratings on sleep sacks to weekend sports schedules and remembering to book that overdue dentist appointment, our brains are constantly juggling. But what about the thoughts we don’t plan for? The intrusive ones that sneak in without warning? One mother recently took to TikTok to share an intrusive thought many parents have, … Read more

Are you a Type C parent? It’s the trendy new way to raise your kid — but experts say it’s ‘messy’

Are you a Type C parent? It’s the trendy new way to raise your kid — but experts say it’s ‘messy’

Are you a Type C parent? Coined by mom-of-three Ashleigh Surratt, this tongue-in-cheek term is resonating with millions of parents who say they juggle structure with a dash of chaos. Type C parenting blends the discipline and organization of Type A with the relaxed spontaneity of Type B. “She’s got the planner, but also the … Read more