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
For Nichole Gonzalez, giving birth to her now one-year-old daughter in late 2023 was a family affair. As she pushed, her husband, Frank, held her left leg — while their girlfriend, Sasha, held the right. “It was important to have both of my partners in the delivery room,” Gonzalez, 29, a stay-at-home mama of two from … Read more
Host parents demanding things on birthday party invitations have become common in 2025. Certain colors for gifts, paying for food and even ‘tipping’ the parents for organizing the party, are all rogue demands we’ve recently brought to you. But now we have a story about an unheard of request from a guest, and it has most people agog … Read more
From tense standoffs to strategic bargaining — the average American parent spends 67 hours per year “in negotiation” with their child, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children examined the food-related battles and compromises each household goes through and found the average mom or dad strikes five bargains with their … Read more
Brandon Bates’ kids run all over him — and he takes it lying down. However, the married dad to 11-year-old daughter Madison and 7-year-old son Brandon is no pushover. He’s simply a “horizontal” parent. “Horizontal parenting lets me enjoy a little relaxation while playing with them without having to worry about getting too exhausted,” Bates, … Read more
Alain De Botton, philosopher and author of “The Architecture of Happiness,” revealed a question every parent should ask their child to determine if they’re a good parent. In a recent podcast episode of 20VC with host Harry Stebbings, uploaded on Nov. 18, the philosopher discussed how you can find out if you raised a confident child by … Read more
Two sisters performed a real-life ‘Parent Trap’ on their grandparents – by pretending to be each other to see if they noticed. Danielle Hendricks, 26, and her little sister, Alexa, 23, surprised their grandparents, Shirley and Dan Carter, 84 and 85 respectively, for Thanksgiving. Their grandparents knew Danielle was visiting but didn’t realize Alexa had … Read more
A mom leaves her husband and kids at home while going on EIGHT solo holidays a year – and says it ‘makes her a better wife and mother.’ Huda Alvi, 39, loves to travel and has spent her 30s prioritizing ‘me time’ – calling her solo holidays “an act of self-love.” She jets off for … Read more
Lindsay Lohan knows her worth. During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Wednesday, the 38-year-old actress shared that she had the perfect comeback to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who mistakenly thought she had a sister because of her dual roles in “The Parent Trap.” “Where’s your twin?” she recalled … Read more
Tom Brady has candidly revealed that he “screwed up a lot” as a parent. Speaking to a crowd at the Fortune Global Forum in New York City on Tuesday, the 7-time Super Bowl champ opened up about fatherhood, admitting that he’s not always gotten things right when it came to raising children. “All of the parents … 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
Eric Roberts knows he could’ve been a better father to daughter Emma Roberts. The 68-year-old actor opened up about his complicated relationship with Emma, 33, in his newly-released memoir, “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far.” “I loved my little daughter with the strength of Hercules, despite my own weaknesses,” he wrote, … 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 Tennessee mom says she doesn’t want to volunteer in her kids’ classrooms or for their extracurricular activities — and said she’s “found her community” after posting a video on TikTok explaining that she’s a proud “Venmo mom.” “I don’t know about anyone else out there, but ‘Meet the Teacher’ is super stressful because I … Read more
Elizabeth James may have seen double in “The Parent Trap,” but Nick Parker isn’t sure a sequel is in the cards. Dennis Quaid reflected on the 1998 cult classic film, and while he’d love to give fans the sequel they want, he doesn’t think it’s possible without the late Natasha Richardson. Quaid, whose character was Parker, … Read more
Attorneys general from about two dozen states are seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the live concert industry in an updated version of a lawsuit originally filed in May. The Justice Department and several states sued three months ago to break up Live Nation, arguing the … Read more
An Australian school community has been left outraged after a cherished crossing guard was banned from high-fiving student following a parent complaint about the innocent gesture. Students of Mount Dandenong Primary School in Greater Melbourne will no longer receive high fives from their beloved crossing supervisor, John Goulden, during drop off and pick up after … Read more
Raising kids is no joke — but good parents tell them anyway. A lot of love and even more laughter: it’s the no-longer secret recipe parents should follow to cook up great, long-lasting relationships with their kids, per new findings from Penn State University. “Humor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress and promote creative … Read more
One in three parents are learning they’ve been cleaning things wrong their entire lives, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents revealed many have been told by others they incorrectly fold laundry (33%), mop and sweep wrong (28%) and don’t know how to properly wash laundry (26%). Are mom and dad … Read more
Bruising, cuts and scrapes all form part of a normal kids’ life, and if you have active little ones who love to run, jump or climb, you will have seen plenty of minor bumps and bruises as a parent. While most bruises can be treated with an ice pack, cuddles and possibly some pain relief, other much rarer bruises need … Read more