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Calling all parents who need a laugh break, hacks and advice you'll actually use, and the viral stories you'll hear about at the school drop-off. Consider us your go-to playdate friends!


"It Was Too Expensive To Just Throw Away": 17 Pandemic Purchases That People Are Having Buyer's Remorse Over
"I only used it for the summer of 2020 and haven’t touched it in a good year. RIP."

This Brand-New Girl Scout Cookie Is A Sister Cookie To Thin Mints, And This Just Might Be The Beginning Of A Sibling Rivalry
You know Thin Mints, right? Well, this is her fruity sister.

Noggin Is Offering A Free 30-Day Trial PLUS A Discount On Your First Three Months So You Can Truly Entertain Your Kids
Screen time just got a whole lot better.

31 Times Kids Drove Their Parents Bonkers This Summer That'll Make You Relieved The School Year's About To Start
WFH is about to get a LOT easier.

40 Parenting Products Our Readers Are Loving In 2022
including some very handy snack catchers so you can stop sitting on a mountain of crumbs.

31 Game-Changing Parenting Products From Walmart You'll Want To Add To Your Life
Including a trampoline sprinkler for these hotter than hot days.

Women Are Sharing The Worst Thing A Man Has Said To Them In A Professional Setting, And Unfortunately For My Blood Pressure, You Can't Make This Stuff Up
"I got engaged, and my male boss angrily said, 'Now you're just going to get pregnant and be useless.'"

"You Can Get Many Items For Less Than $1": People Are Sharing How They Save Money On Back To School Shopping
These are actually really useful.

25 Parenting Products From Target So Good, You’ll Want To Tell Everyone About Them
Get ready to be the parenting expert you always dreamed of.

Ooooh! Buuuuurn! Here Are 23 Times Students Hilariously Put Teachers In Their Place
These kids are students...of comedy.

If You've Been Parenting Without Any Of These 41 Products, You've Probably Been Missing Out
Say "hello" to these products in your cart and "buh-bye" to your FOMO.

37 Unintentionally Funny Screenshots Of Baby Boomer Messages That'll Make You Cackle
Listen...technology isn't for everyone.

Alicia Silverstone Emancipated Herself From Her Parents Because Movie Producers Wanted To Make Her Work Longer Hours, And 12 Other Child Stars Who Were Emancipated
It's infuriating how often producers use emancipation to get around child labor laws!

19 Embarrassing High School Memories That People Wish They Could Forget
"That was the first time I remember being mortified beyond comprehension."

"Oh No! I Don't Know What Color My Shoes Are And Need Your Help!!!" And 16 More Hacks For Conversing With Kids
"Pretend it’s improv. You pick up the phone and it’s the Queen of England asking what kind of ice cream toppings are best. Aaaand go!"

"It's So Freeing": People Over 30 Are Sharing The Unexpected Perks Of Getting Older, And It's Honestly So Reassuring
"Am I wrinklier and saggier and grayer? Yup. Am I hotter? HELL YES."

18 Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Dinners That Will Feed The Whole Family
These will make the summer-to-fall transition a bit easier — and tastier.

23 Absolutely Horrid Parents Who Have Officially Gone Off The Deep End
No child deserves this.

23 Adorable Things From Target That'll Make Your Kids Actually Excited To Go Back To School
Adorable items for your adorable kids.

23 School Supplies To Buy *NOW* Before They Sell Out
Check these parent-and student-approved items off your school supplies list.

I've Been Obsessed With Chicken Nuggets Ever Since I Was A Kid — So I Taste-Tested And Ranked 8 Of The Most Popular Brands
Let's just say that the results now have me fully reevaluating my childhood.

The Best New Trader Joe's Products I've Come Across This Year (And Yes, There Were Many)
Here's what to stock up on.

This CEO Is Going Viral On LinkedIn For Posting A Selfie While Crying After Laying People Off, And People Have Verrrry Strong Feelings About It
"This will be the most vulnerable thing I'll ever share..."

20 Beauty Products That'll Be Any Tired Mom's New Best Friend
These products are, dare I say, better than eight hours of sleep.

I Want To Know A Thing Your Parents Told You As A Kid That You Later Figured Out Was A Lie
"They don't sell replacement batteries for that toy."

31 Things From Walmart That’ll Make Back To School Shopping Seem Less Daunting For Parents
Back to school shopping made easy so you can check that off your to-do list.

10 Celebrities Who Became Parents Later In Life And 10 Who Became Parents In Their Early 20s
Because parenthood doesn't fit or follow any timeline.

I Asked 26 People To Tell Me The Misconceptions They Had About Sex As Kids — Get Ready To LOL
"I thought you weren't allowed to have sex until your parents died."

"He Gives Me His Check": 23 Couples With Different Incomes Shared How They Split Bills, And I Learned I Don't Want A Joint Account
"Essentially, he has no income, and I pay 100% of the bills."

Mindy Kaling Finally Addressed The Rumor That B.J. Novak Is The Father Of Her Two Children
"It hasn't affected my kids or B.J."

People Are Revealing What They Regret Most About Their College Years, And It's Really Eye-Opening
"I thought that people would judge me if I didn't do it."

31 Products To Make A Beach Trip With The Kids A Total Success
Bring on the beach — sans the sandy messes and sunburns.

27 Games To Try When It’s Too Hot To Play Outside
Warning, these games might heat things up on the inside, too.

Parents Are Ripping The Band-Aid Off And Revealing The Truths People Should Know Before Having Children
"There's no such thing as a day off. Have a 104-degree fever? Too bad!"

41 Delicious Vegetarian Dinner Ideas That Will Feed Your Whole Family
Just because it's meatless doesn't mean it's not yummy.😋

Trader Joe's Just Launched An Instant Boba Kit That Only Takes 2 Minutes To Make, So Of Course, I Had To Try It
I'm calling it now: This one is going to be a hit.

Telling Their Daughters Not To "Shave Above The Knee," And 28 Other Things Every Single Mom Does
But we love them anyway.

18 Easy, Packable, And Delicious Back-To-School Lunch Ideas For Kids
These lunches understood the assignment.


Women Are Sharing Examples Of Internalized Misogyny They've Seen, And I'm Definitely Guilty Of Some Of These
"My mother loves to tell me that she doesn't have any female friends because of how catty and backstabbing women are."

"Never Acknowledge When Someone Is Crying In The Walk-In": People Are Sharing The Unspoken Rules Of Their Jobs, And It's Really Fascinating
"If you see someone you know in public, whether they're a client or another working girl, you pretend like you don't know them."

The Ultimate Guide To Cleaning All Kinds Of Kids’ Messes
Including a tip for removing slime aka the bane of every parent's existence.

Celebrities Who Named Their Babies After, Well, Other Famous People
What's in a name?

19 Hysterical Parents Who Stand 100% By Their Choices, And Their Kids Are Here To Give Them Hell For It
They're giving their kids all the material to troll the hell out of them.

30 Parenting Products Reviewers Swear By For Trips To Disney
Make your next trip even more magical with these reviewer-approved products.

Husbands Are Revealing Their "Yup, I'm Asking This Girl To Marry Me" Moments, And All I Can Say Is...Must Be Nice
"She insisted on it, and I ended up drunkenly confessing my love soon afterward."

People Are Revealing The Wildest And Most Frustrating Experiences They Had With A TSA Agent, And This Will Make Any Traveler Lose Their Mind
"TSA threw away a bar of soap that I'd taken from the hotel because, apparently, that 'counted as a liquid.' I pointed out that it was a solid bar of soap, and they said it was solid now, but it turned into a liquid when wet."

Parents, Teachers, And Students, What Are Your Best Money-Saving Tips For Back-To-School Shopping?
Summer goes by so fast...

Lots Of Celebs Have Had Babies In 2022 — Here Are 40, Including Some Probably Off Your Radar
The baby fever is hitting!

People Over 30, Tell Us Something You Actually Like About Getting Older
'Cuz life doesn't end at 29.

"I Discovered It After I Inherited My Grandmother's Handwritten Recipe Book": People Are Sharing Their "I'll Never Tell" Cooking Secret Weapons
"I always assumed it was an old family recipe passed down from my grandmother. When I discovered the truth, I was floored."

24 A+ Products For Packing Back-To-School Lunches
Take your kids' lunches to the next level with these functional and adorable things.

Khloé Kardashian And Tristan Thompson's Second Child Has Arrived, Less Than A Year After They Broke Up Again
But they're not back together.

15 Kids Who Aren't Afraid Of Getting Ruthlessly — And Hilariously — Sarcastic With Their Parents
They can out-sarcasm you any day of the week.

Traveling And Bringing Your Birth Control With You? Here Are 5 Things To Consider
If you're changing time zones and taking birth control pills, it's important to remember this.

43 Parenting Products Under $15 That Have Over 5,000 5-Star Reviews
From a TikTok-famous grape cutter to a penguin-shaped pacifier, these products keep racking up rave reviews.


"I've Felt Like Her Diary Since I Was Four Years Old": Women Reveal Things Their Mothers Did That They Hope To Never Do To Their Kids
"Everyone was always telling me how much I looked like my mother, so I think I started internalizing every mean thing she said about herself."

Attention Parents, These 42 Things Will Help Solve So Many Summer Problems
Bug bites, sunburns, and post-swim hair tangles — there's something on this list to make your life as a parent easier this summer.

I'm An Experienced Traveler But A New Parent — Here Are 17 Things I've Learned After Flying With A Baby
It's often an unpredictable ride — but these tips have really helped me so far.

23 Things From Target That Any Parent Of Toddlers Will Think Is Game-Changing
These items will help you start winning at parenting with your toddler.

15 Durable Lunch Boxes That'll Last More Than One Year
Ditch the paper sack for these durable lunch boxes.

16 Common Things Parents Did While Raising Their Kids That Were Actually Very Damaging
"My parents really pushed the 'No sex 'til marriage or you're going to hell' thing. It caused me so much guilt around my own sexuality."

Gen Z Readers Shared What They Wish Older Generations Understood About Being A Young Person In 2022, And Everyone Should Listen To What They Have To Say
"It's not that we're dramatic or looking for attention — we are genuinely horrified at the state of the world, all while being told that we have it easier than anyone has ever had."

25 Toys To Keep Your Kids Occupied Until Summer Ends
From a splash pad to a swing, these toys are guaranteed to bring endless fun and squeals of delight this summer.

"We Don't Do Santa": Parents In Their 20s And 30s Are Sharing What They're Doing Differently Than The Way They Were Raised, And It's Inspiring
"I've rarely gotten pushback when I treat my kid like a human being (weird, right?!)."


15 Parents Who Caught Their Kids Way Off Guard With How Well They Troll The Hell Out Of The System
They're way more clever than their kids ever expected.

I Feed My Family Of Five For $120 A Week — Here's What A Week Of Groceries & Meals Looks Like For Us
I've recently had to up my family's grocery budget due to rising food costs. But here's how I'm making everything work.

"Sometimes, I Pretend Not To See It": Teachers Share The One Thing They Wish They Could Tell Their Students
"When you think you are being genius by getting me to do that, know that I'm allowing it to happen."

Tyler Perry Explained The Honest Reason Why He's Holding Off On Having The Race Conversation With His Young Son
"He’s already asking some really tough questions."

I Took My 5-Month-Old Baby Abroad For Three Weeks — Here's What I Nailed (And Where I Failed)
I've taken hundreds of international trips as a travel writer — but this was my very first one with a baby.

22 "Struggles" That People Born Before 2000 Had To Deal With Growing Up That Would Make No Sense To Today's Kids
It's amazing how many phone numbers we used to have to memorize.

31 August Recipes To Make Every Day This Summer, From Breakfast Through Happy Hour And Dessert
Summer isn't over yet, so take advantage in the kitchen.

People Are Sharing Instant Red Flags For Professors That Scream "Drop This Class Immediately," And It's So Accurate That I'm Having Flashbacks
"I had a professor who put a stack of pre-signed withdrawal forms on his desk. He told us to grab one when we were ready."

Angelina Jolie's Daughter, Zahara, Is Going To An HBCU, And The Actor Celebrated By Attempting The Electric Slide
You can't say she didn't try!

41 Family-Friendly Recipes That Kids Will Actually Love (And Grownups Will Love, Too)
Little hands, big flavors.

Kids Massively Oversharing And 21 Other Hilarious Things That'll Happen When School Is Back
Summer's over...time for things to get hilariously weird.

Call Me Chicken Little If You Want, But I'm Doing These 6 Things In Case There's A Recession
I'm trying to get my money right, and I think you should, too.


"I Guess I'm Just A Bad Parent": 26 Subtle (And Not-So-Subtle) Behaviors That People Say Are Signs Of Toxic Parenting
"Whenever my mom does something to upset me, I end up apologizing."

55 Very Random '80s Kids Things That No Young Gen X'er Or Old Millennial Will Ever Forget, Even If They Tried
Honestly, the theme for Muppet Babies would probably be my Vecna song.

A Dad Made Fun Of His Son For Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine, And 16 Other Horrific Parents From 2022
Unfortunately, 2022 hasn't been a good year for many kids.

45 Products For Times When Parenting *Is* All Fun And Games
These tiny humans sure have a whole lot of fun built into them.

My Extremely Conservative "Pro-Life" Cousin Just Got A Secret Abortion — Should I Call Her Out?
"This level of hypocrisy feels like a bridge too far."

28 Times People Who Grew Up Religious Felt Major Religious Guilt In Adulthood
"Even though I don’t have any religion, religion still controls parts of my life."


People Are Sharing Brilliant "Alternative Uses" For Common Pieces Of Kitchen Equipment, And I'm Astonished By The Creativity
When it comes to your potato masher, "mashing potatoes" is just the tip of the iceberg — trust me.

Making "Modular Meals," Planning A "Pantry Night" And 56 Other Genuinely Useful Tips For Stretching Your Grocery Budget As Far As Humanly Possible
"I first learned this from Alton Brown: You can take pretty much any savory item or ingredient — fresh or leftover — and turn it into this delicious meal."

10 Of The Best Strollers You Can Get At Target
Strollers are an investment, and navigating thousands of different kinds can be daunting, but I am here to take you on a stroll through my absolute faves out there.

"Adulting" Is A Weird Time Always, So Here Are 27 Relatable Tweets To Prove It
I can stay up as late as I want, but I also can't actually do that at all.

I Wish These 21 People Could Be Fired From Their Job As "Parent," But Unfortunately That's Not How It Works
One mom poured bleach in the air vents because she "saw it on TikTok."

25 Practical Parenting Items From Target Just About Any Parent Would Find Useful
Let's work smarter not harder.


21 Of The Best School Supplies You Can Get At Walmart
Stock up now for a successful school year.

25 Parenting Products From Target Destined To Become Your New BFF
These products are about to take your parenting game to a whole new level.

Alicia Vikander Says She Had A Miscarriage In Rare Comments About Parenthood
"It took us time."

Frequent Fliers Are Sharing Underrated Travel Destinations That Completely Blew Them Away
"I've been itching to return ever since I left."

22 Maternity Swimsuits That Will Make Waves In Style And Comfort For Those 40 Weeks
Get ready to feel fine and ~sandy~ while rocking that bump in these trendy trunks.