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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!
"I Used It Once 12 Years Ago": People Are Sharing The Most Expensive Thing They Bought And Then Basically Never Used
"I haven’t opened the box yet. I bought it three years ago."
People With Thriving Loved Ones In Their 80s, 90s, And 100s Are Sharing Their "Secrets" To Longevity
"My grandfather is 99 years old, and he would tell you it's God's doing. But I think this has a lot to do with it..."
People Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized They Were Being Scammed, And We Gotta Watch Out
"I got a phone call at 11 p.m. from (I thought) my crying 4-year-old child saying a man took him and he doesn't know where he is... A man came on the phone and said, 'If you want to see Johnny again, you need to pay $5,000.'"
Sorry, But If You're Under 25 There Is Zero Chance You'll Pass This ’90s Kids Quiz
Millennials, this quiz is nothing but sweet mems.
What Is Something Surprisingly Great About Being 60 Or Older?
Age 60 or older? We want to hear from you!
I'm Actually Seething After Seeing These 19 Toxic Text Messages Helicopter Dads Sent To Their Kids
"BTW, I'm canceling your health insurance. You're 19 years old and should have a job that provides that."
7 Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Cause You To Overspend
Though you can’t do anything about inflation, you can slash your grocery spending by making a few changes to the way you shop — while still enjoying your favorite meals and not going hungry.
Makeup Artists Are Sharing The Mistakes That Actually Make You Look Older, And As A Person Over 30, I'm Eating This Up
The face you have at 50 isn’t the same as the one you had even a few years ago, so what worked before may not be enhancing your best features.
Tell Us The Surprising Thing You Found Out When Meeting A Partner's Family For The First Time That Made You Want To Call It Quits
If you learned something about your partner's family that completely threw you for a loop, we want to know about it.
"Oh, To Have An Emotionally Intelligent Dad" — This Text One Dad Sent After Witnessing His Daughter's Recent Breakup Is Going Viral Because His Perspective Is Helping So Many People
"After reading his entire message, I really just felt like I was going to be okay..."
17 Jokes About Being An Adult That Are Really Funny — But Also A Liiiiiiiittle Sad
Nothing makes you cry while laughing — or laugh while crying — quite like being an adult.
I Don't Have The Patience To Pity These Dimwitted Parents Who Use Mommy Facebook Groups For Their Outrageous Medical Questions
This is actually scary. I'm scared!
If You’re Not Looking Forward To Your Kids Saying, “I’m Bored,” Every Day Of Summer Break, Get These 27 Products
Read: products that are basically for your sanity because you'll get tired of saying, "Go outside and touch grass," long before they get tired of hearing it.
If You Went No-Contact With Your Parents, Tell Us The "Final Straw" Moment That Led To The Decision
What was the moment that changed everything?
13 Times Parents Got It So Right, They Went Viral And The World Applauded
To the parents we need in this world.
25 Father’s Day Gifts From Target That Just About Any Dad Would Be Excited To Receive
OK, maybe excited is too much to ask for from dear old dad, but we're more than certain that these prezzies will actually be put to good use.
27 Things Reviewers Had So Much Fun Using Outside With Their Kids
Warmer weather calls for fun with the family under the sun.
6 Common Work Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise
These office behaviors may seem normal, but they could be red flags that something deeper is happening.
35 Useful Parenting Products You’ll Always Wanna Keep Handy
This conditioner + this detangling brush = a life-changing solution for your kid who screams when you brush their hair.
Teachers Reveal Jaw-Dropping Moments From Parent-Teacher Night They Still Think About
"At the end, he gave me his number and told me to 'call him anytime.'"
30 Father’s Day Gifts From Wayfair That They’ll Probably Use For Years
Let's give it up for all the dads with these awesome gifts.
"If You Have This Ingredient, You Can Never Starve": People Are Sharing The Struggle Meals You Can Never Go Wrong With
"I've been making this meal since college and I still do sometimes for nostalgia's sake."
7 Critical (But Doable) Chores Around The House That Most People Don't Even Realize They Have To Do, According To A Home Expert
At best, forgetting this task can negatively impact your electricity bill. At worst, it can send your appliance to an early grave...
16 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Labor And Postpartum, Now That I'm Almost A Year Into Motherhood
"These are the stories that were being played and replayed in my mind throughout my pregnancy, but the reality was so different."
"The Cheating Is Off The Charts" — Teachers Are Weighing In On TikTok's Claim That Kids Can't Read, And My Jaw Is On The Floor
"I am tired of everyone blaming COVID."
You’ll Feel Like A Parenting Wizard Thanks To These 28 Products
Soon all your friends will be calling you Harry Potter.
30 Practical Father's Day Gifts From Wayfair Your Dad Will Actually Use
Your thanks will come in the most meaningful way possible — actual use of your gift.
Voters Are Sharing Why They Would (Or Wouldn't) Date Someone From A Different Political Party
"It depends. I'd be open to dating someone with different political beliefs as long as they realize my opinions are also valid. Many people believe only their positions are correct and anything else, therefore, must be wrong. But there is one caveat: they need to believe certain things like LGBT rights, racism, and sexism are bad."
Millennials Are Sharing Phrases They'd Always Hear Growing Up In The '90s That You’d Never Hear Today
Booyah! These were the things we said back in the decade that was all that and a bag of chips.
Teachers Are Sharing Just How Much The Pandemic Changed Their Jobs
"I am no longer just a teacher. I am now a social worker, therapist, guidance counselor, parent, etc. all while trying to get kids to care about whatever topic we're covering."
Just 31 A+ Gift Ideas For The Kids In Your Life
If report cards were given out after birthday parties, you'd earn top marks.
People Are Revealing The Creepy Or Downright Bizarre Discoveries They Made In A Friend's Home, And Several Shocked Me
"I used his kitchen tongs to pick everything up, threw them into bags, and hid them away. I take every opportunity to make a few jokes whenever we're hanging out alone, but he refuses to acknowledge what happened that day."
25 Father's Day Gifts From Target You Basically Can't Go Wrong With
When your dad says, you don't have to get me anything, what he is actually saying is to get him something from this post.
People Are Sharing The Things That Were Normal For Them Growing Up That They Would NEVER Put Their Kids Through, And Wow, Times Have Changed
"'You're too pretty to be acting like that.' I get so angry about this, and every time I say something, they act like I'm the one who is wrong."
What Childhood Mistake Made You Change The Most?
Making mistakes is part of life.
"Newborns Sleep Like Little Noisy, Possessed Exorcist Babies" — 18 Post-Pregnancy Things That No One Was Told About
"I will never forget that internal slithering sensation as I walked down the hall and all my organs fell back into place."
What's A Wild Secret You Discovered About Your Hubby After Tying The Knot?
Now's a good time to get it off your chest.
After All That Speculation About Their Marriage, Justin And Hailey Bieber Apparently Think Parenthood Will “Elevate Their Relationship”
“They’re looking at Hailey’s pregnancy, as well as their vow renewal, as a fresh start...”
47 Of The Best Father’s Day Gifts To Give In 2024
It's okay, none of us know what to get our dad's. We've got your back.
Sophie Turner Reflected On Getting Married And Having Two Kids In Her Early 20s, And Her Honesty Is So Refreshing
“When you’re in your early 20s, life is so frivolous. At that point, I really didn’t know if I wanted to be a mother.”
Sophie Turner Has Revealed How Moving Back To England Has Benefited Her Mental Health Amid Her And Joe Jonas’s Messy Divorce
Reflecting on her decision to “get out” of the US, Sophie said: “They’d rather have rights to guns than give kids a right to life.”
Millennials Revealed The Exact Moment They Realized They Weren't "Young" Anymore, And Um, I Need To Sit Down After This
"I was born in '81. When my kids were about 6, they asked if I had color TV growing up."
People Are Revealing The Wild Rumors That Went Around About "That One Teacher" In Their School (And Ended Up Actually Being True)
"The professor stepped out of the room and returned almost a second later. She packed everything up, said a quick, tearful goodbye, and left."
"Now I'm Forever Stuck With Her": This Bride Shared How Her Mother-In-Law Ruined Her Wedding, And The Entitlement Is Off The Charts
"My MIL is the type of person who loves attention, whether bad or good and cannot stand when someone else has the spotlight."
18 Stereotypes About Men And Masculinity That Are Simply Not True, According To Guys
"The number of pats on the back I get from society for doing this is wild."
I Need You To Decide If These Names Could Be Good (Regardless Of Meaning, Of Course)
Cigaretta is a cute name, argue with a wall.
Husbands, What's The Biggest Secret You Learned About Your Wife Once You Got Married?
Most truths come before the "I do," but some slip through the cracks until you're married.
People Are Rallying Behind This Mom Of Six After Her Husband Refused To Do ANYTHING For Her On Mother's Day
"I was disappointed that my husband told me, 'You are not my mother' and 'I didn't do anything for my kids' mother, so why would I do something for you?'"
30 Very, Very, Very Random '90s Things That Anyone Between The Ages Of 36–47 Hasn't Thought About In 25 Years And Maybe Even Longer
Be prepared to be hit by a wave of memories.
"We Were Always Called The Wives, And I Hated That": Sophie Turner Just Opened Up About Her Split From Joe Jonas
"It felt like I was watching a movie of my life that I hadn't written, hadn't produced, or starred in."
24 Later-In-Life Regrets That People Over 40 Reaaaally Wish They'd Taken Care Of Sooner
"If you take even mediocre care of this, age 40 is when that long-term neglect comes back to bite you..."
Nannies, Tell Us The Wildest Thing You've Witnessed Parents Do Or Say While Working For Them
If you've got a wild story from your nannying days, we want to hear it.
After Cindy Crawford’s Younger Brother Died, She And Her Sisters Felt Like It Should Have Been One Of Them Instead Because Their Dad “Really Wanted A Boy”
Recalling how she and her two sisters handled their brother’s tragic death, Cindy confessed: “We knew that my dad really wanted a boy, and we felt like, well, it should have been one of us.”
Ryan Reynolds Just Confirmed That Taylor Swift Has Not Hidden His And Blake Lively’s Youngest Child’s Name On “The Tortured Poets Department”
It looks like Blake and Ryan’s fourth child definitely isn’t called Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus.
Sorry, But There’s Zero Chance Anyone Under 22 Is Going To Pass This Early 2000s
Okay, homeskillets, it's time to chillax and totes take this off the chain quiz.
"This Infuriates Me": Women Say Pads And Tampons Have Been Getting Smaller, But There Might Be Something Else Going On
People say their tampons and pads have been shrinking, but there might be something else going on.
Not To Toot My Own Horn, But I’ve Just Compiled A List Of 38 Of The Best Parenting Products You’ve Seen In A While
As a soon-to-be first-time mom, let me go ahead and tell you I'm adding *a lot* of these to my cart, and you prob should too.
After Trying 6 Boxed Brownie Mixes, There's One We'd Buy Over And Over Again And Another We Could Only Handle A Bite Of
We've been overlooking the winner for YEARS...
Cardi B's Reaction To Her Daughter's Extremely Honest Mother's Day Card Proves Kids Are Here To Humble Us
Kids say the damnedest things.
After Revealing She Recently Had A Hysterectomy, Olivia Munn Opened Up About The Prospect Of Using A Surrogate To Have More Children With John Mulaney
Olivia's recent hysterectomy comes after she announced her breast cancer diagnosis in March, sharing that she’d had a double mastectomy.
"Dead Butt Syndrome" Is A Real Thing — Here's How To Tell If You Have It
If you sit most of the day, there's a solid chance you have this.
Survivors Describe Their Heart Attack Experience: The Terrifying Signs That Something Was Wrong
The sooner you do something, the more likely you are to survive.
Halle Bailey Just Shared Rare Footage From Her Birth, And Lip-Readers Are Hilariously Speculating About What She Said
This Mother's Day is especially meaningful to Halle because it's her first since giving birth to her son in January.
People Are Revealing The Eye-Opening Moment When They Realized Their Mom Was "Just A Girl" And I'm So, So Emotional
"She was so excited — the most excited I'd seen her be in years. I wish we could have gone together. I miss her so much, and I regret not getting to know who she was before she had kids. I only saw her as 'Mom' and not anything else."
23 People Just Opened Up About All The Incredible Sacrifices Their Moms Made For Them, And I'm Choking Up
"I'm more appreciative of her than ever because she always did her best to make her children happy, even if it meant putting herself last. Thank you, mommy. I'll never forget you."
This Ultimate "Mom Test" Will Definitely Prove Just How Mommish Your Mom Is
This Mother's Day, give your mom the gift of knowing just how much of a mom your mother is.
34 Gifts That’ll Earn You The Cool Aunt Title Even If You’re Not Related
Some bonds are deeper than blood, like the one between a picky kid and a great gift giver.
People Are Revealing The "Family Secret" They Learned That Totally Shocked Them
Some of these are truly straight out of a soap opera.
25 Things From Target That'll Have You Thanking The Stars When Your Kids Are On Summer Break
There's a whole lot of energy coming your way — you might as well prepare now.
I Re-Read 15 Of Robert Munsch's Most Popular Kids Books — Here's A Definitive Ranking
Hopefully I'm not the only one who remembers Purple, Green and Yellow.
30 Walmart Parenting Products That’ll Help Ease Some Of The Daily Chaos
With these products, you may actually achieve some inner calm.
According To A New Study, There Are 4 Different Sleep Types — What Does Your Sleep Type Say About You?
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University recently released a study that helps people determine their sleep type and what it means for their overall health.
Scientists Are Studying Why Grandmas Feel So Connected To Their Grandkids, And Suddenly All The Candy Your Grandma Slipped You Growing Up Will Make Perfect Sense
"Sorry, parents...that suspicion you’ve long held that your mom feels closer to your kids? It might be true after all!"
28 Divorcees Opened Up About Their Lingering Regrets From Past Marriages, And It's A Hard-Hitting Reality Check
"I regret not being strong enough to break it off before we reached the altar. I knew it wasn't forever, and I never loved her."
23 TV And Movie Moms That Changed Pop Culture Forever
"Dear mama, don't you know I love you, Dear mama, place no one above you."
Kimora Lee Simmons Got Real About Her 21-Year-Old Daughter Aoki's Controversial Photos Kissing A 65-Year-Old Man
Aoki was snapped kissing 65-year-old businessperson Vittorio Assaf.
16 Specific Things About Women Men Need To Know
"The most underrated thing a man can do is this..."
We Taught This AI Generator To Speak The Victorian Language Of Flowers So You Can Create Unique And Expressive Bouquets For Everyone You Love
Let the flowers say what's in your heart...
"This Baby Shower Isn’t For Or About You, It’s For My Grandbaby": This Mother-In-Law's Wild Behavior Makes Me Nervous For Marriage
"My mother-in-law told me, 'I’m booking it [the shower] at this venue, and if you don’t like what I have planned, too bad.'"
“They Have A Name That They Think Is Perfect": Here’s Everything We Know So Far About Hailey Bieber’s Pregnancy
“It was very important for them to keep it quiet and just enjoy [it] for as long as possible before they publicly confirmed.”
19 Things The Female Body Is Capable Of Doing, Even Though Most Of Us Don't Even Realize It
"I found out this was fairly common after a frantic call to my mom."
"Use The Notes App To Scan Documents" — Here Are The 7 Best iPhone Hacks That Just Might Change Your Life
Here's how to make your phone work for you instead of the other way around.
Ahhhhhhh, Hailey And Justin Bieber Are Having A Baby — Check Out Their Cute Announcement Inside
First comes love, then comes marriage...
16 Disturbing Parents Who've Affected Their Children's Lives So Deeply, Their Kids Changed Their Family Values Completely
"I wouldn't share too much and make my kids my therapist. I'm not saying not to share at all, but limit it.
If Your Poop Looks Like This, It's Time To See A Doctor
Experts explain what types of stools aren't normal and how to tell if something unusual could be a sign of a more serious problem.
35 Last Words Parents Told Their Children On Their Deathbeds That Will Emotionally Wreck You
"My Mom's last words to me on her deathbed were 'I made you a better man'… and she did. God, I miss her."
People Are Sharing The Everyday Jobs They Used To Work That Have Slowly Become Obsolete Over Time, And I Never Considered Some Of These Until Now
"I still tell people that was the best job I've ever had. As a shift manager, I was making $10/hour when the minimum wage was, like, $5.50. I got five free rentals a week, including video games, if I wanted..."
Reviewers With 4-Year-Olds Swear By These 28 Products From Amazon
These products will help bridge the gap between toddler and big kid.
Here Are 6 "Soothing" Activities That Are Secretly Causing You More Anxiety
These behaviors might seem calming in the moment, but could actually be causing more stress in the long run.
Just 20 Little Tidying Tasks Professional Organizers Do Every Single Day
Small daily decluttering chores can make a big difference.
Hilary Duff And Matthew Koma Shared The First Photos Of Their Newborn Girl, And I Can't Get Over Her Cheeks
"Now we know why she made us wait so long, she was perfecting those cheeks."
This Math Quiz Gets Harder As You Go — And It'll Give You Intense Middle School Flashbacks
Don't you dare pull out your calculator.
Khloé Kardashian Made Tristan Thompson Do Three Paternity Tests For Their Son Tatum Because He Looks So Much Like Her Brother Rob Kardashian
Khloé said baby Tatum looks so much like her brother Rob that she had to ask him if he'd ever donated sperm because she feared a "disgusting" IVF mix-up.
