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Recall warning: Consumer Reports flags ‘luxury’ diaper brand — Save 40% on a trusted swap
Things are getting messy for Millie Moon.
Mom sends wild payment request to other parent — for hosting kids’ playdate
The mom tries to justify the charge by saying the young child “used a lot of beads," which are expensive.
The parents coming to mom’s defense: ‘We were more independent than children are today’
In an era of helicopter parenting, have Americans become too protective of their kids? Where is the line between fostering independence and neglect?
Halloween cavity panic is creeping up: This brand is ready to battle the Oct. 31 sugar surge
Here's how Friday is taking on the scary bedtime brushing battle.
Our granddaughter reeks of pot when we pick her up from her mother’s house
Dear Abby advises grandparents concerned about a strong marijuana odor in their 7-year-old granddaughter's home to warn her mother of legal risks.
Naughty or nice: Here are the hottest holiday toys for kids in 2026, per experts and parents
We went behind the scenes to find out what's on their wish list.
Debate erupts after mom asks family to pay for uninvited siblings at party
A mom sparked an online debate after asking a parent to pay $74 for uninvited siblings at a Lazer Tag party, leaving her $111 out of pocket.
Gen Z thinks they’re so special, but they can’t even deal with romantic relationships
"The belief that we are deserving of special treatment makes it difficult to form equal partnerships, especially with people who were raised to think the same way," writes Daniel Cox...
Baby sleep product recalled after investigation finds 3 dangerous types of alcohols not listed on label
A popular baby sleep remedy could be hazardous to infants.
“Like Wii, but better’ — Why kids and adults are getting hooked on a viral new play system
Parents say it keeps kids busy for hours on end.
49ers star admits the ‘tough’ reality of diaper duty
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy opened up about his struggles with diaper duty.
Momcozy invention solves one of the ickiest parts of parenting — It’s on sale for Prime Day
Diaper duty called. Momcozy answered.
I’m afraid my self-centered mother-in-law is never going to change
Dear Abby advises a frustrated daughter-in-law of 30 years that her self-centered mother-in-law is never going to change and to accept reality.
Google’s most-searched teenage slang of 2026 confuses older generations
Gen Alphas are loudly and proudly confusing millennials, Gen Xers, Baby Boomers — and even the 20-somethings of Gen Z — with their viral, vexing vocabulary.
Mom slapped with babysitter’s jaw-dropping fee after cancelling on her six hours prior
Despite the sitter responding that it was “no problem," the mom was shocked to receive a $120 invoice the next morning.
‘Genius’ kids birthday party idea has some parents on edge: ‘Literally a nightmare of a situation’
A kids’ birthday party is making a splash among parents, some of whom say it may be the best idea they’ve ever seen.
Seniors struggling worse than teens with screens, AI and algorithms
We talk a lot about young people's dependence on technology, but what if their parents and grandparents are quietly developing the same concerning digital habits?
I still want to date my co-worker after breaking things off with her
Dear Abby advises a man who still wants to get back together with his co-worker.
The top 20 ’90s baby names have plummeted in popularity over last three decades
Throwback baby names? As if!