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Mom’s ridiculous school lunch Oreo request triggers massive — and hilarious — backlash
To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie.
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Most want kids under 16 banned from social media — but think parents should call the shots: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research.
Parents spend 432 hours a year feeding their picky kids: ‘Feels like a job in itself’
That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged kids (5-17), in which respondents said they spend 12 hours on food prep and cooking each week.
I’m head coach of the Gotham FC women’s soccer team — why I took paternity leave
Juan Carlos Amorós announced in June that he would be taking paternity leave from coaching women's soccer champs Gotham FC, following the birth of his second child.
Back-to-school shopper exposes creepy trend in kids’ clothing: ‘I’m so sorry, girl moms’
As back-to-school shopping kicks into high gear, a vigilante mom has gone viral for exposing what she sees as a major flaw in fast fashion.
California teacher’s flashy fits spark debate over appropriate classroom attire
The Los Angeles woman, who goes by "HeyMissTeacher" on social media, racked up over a million views on a recent TikTok video where she flaunted her colorful outfit of the...
Mom influencer bashed for bringing baby to ‘dangerous’ gym workout
There could be serious ramifications for exercising on a treadmill with little ones in tow, according to a recent study.
‘Fur babies’ and real babies now share same most-popular names
Pop quiz: If your colleague says they're picking up "Bella" at daycare, are they talking about a baby... or a bulldog?
Family with 37 kids say they may adopt more — under one condition
Paul and Jeane Briggs already have their hands full with 37 children, but the West Virginia couple say they won't rule out adopting more.
Inside surrogate’s longshot bid to keep baby she delivered after biological parents wanted an abortion
She may have kept the pregnancy — but she won't be keeping the baby, one surrogacy expert said.
Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies.
Parents cry foul over pricey club-sports teams for kids — that can cost as much as $10K to play: ‘Insanity’
"This is your vacation fund, your new car, your new house, your college savings," one mom said of her kid's travel-team fees.
Mom buries placenta, waters it with breast milk as part of a traditional Balinese ritual
From pills to smoothies, post-partum moms throughout history have found unique second lives for their baby’s placenta.
The dinner manager: 82% of families have one parent calling the shots
A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that 82% of families have a default dining manager who handles meal planning, shopping and cooking.
4-year-old suffers stroke following common childhood disease
Olivia Elliot, now 5, woke up vomiting and complaining of a headache in June 2025.
Cash-strapped Gen Zers are tapping retirement funds to care for their kids and parents, study says
They’re struggling to foot the Z bill.
How melatonin can mess with kids’ sleep — and may impact memory, learning and emotional development
Almost half of American parents give their kids melatonin to help them sleep. Could it actually be doing the opposite?
Flight canceled after unruly toddler stood on seat, refused to fasten seatbelt
They treated it like a plane-ground.
Want healthier kids? Get a dog, study suggests
Infants who spend their first year of life with a pup in the house will get exposed to their microbes, which researchers found helps babies avoid things like fever and...
Safety experts warn parents never to buy hugely popular children’s toy that adults also love
If ingested, they can expand to the size of a tennis ball and cause intestinal blockage that can lead to severe pain, choking, vomiting, dehydration, bowel damage and emergency surgery.
