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What's The "Private Meal" That You Eat When You're All Alone — Or When No One Is Watching?
By "private meal," we mean the easy meal you eat all alone when no one is watching — and we want to know yours.
If You Have Experience Freezing Your Eggs, Undergoing IVF Treatment, Or Any Other Fertility Treatment, I'd Love To Learn More
This is a safe space, and your story can help many people.
"It’s Cowardly And Inconsiderate": 23 Things That Are Considered "Normal" Nowadays That Older Adults Are Tired Of Seeing
"This is only appropriate if you’re in a dangerous situation where your safety is at risk. Otherwise, it’s a cowardly and inconsiderate way to handle a situation."
I'm At A Loss For Words After Reading These, Umm, "Unique" Posts From Parenting Groups
Frankly, I'm concerned.
41 Shopping Editor-Approved Gifts For Babies And Toddlers
It's me — I'm the shopping editor who just so happens to *also* be a parent.
15 Women Who Were Most Definitely Thinking, "Well I'll Show Him!" — And Blissfully Succeeded
Husband: Does it bother you when I... Wife: YES
I Cut My Food Expenses In Half Using The Viral "6-To-1" Grocery Method — Here's How
Good news: There's a much better way to shop for groceries...
This $8 Target Buy Has My Toddlers Completely Obsessed With Bath Time
This affordable “little treat” makes our evenings so much easier.
17 Toxic In-Laws Who Completely Tore Their Family's Marriages Apart
"My now-husband sat his dad and mom down and told them he wanted to marry me. My mother-in-law screamed, wailed, and cried, stating that this was going to be the biggest mistake of his life."
38 Products That’ll Make Your Next Family Vacay The Smoothest One Yet
Look at you, going from one place to the next with the whole fam and making it look like the easiest thing ever.
5 Clear Signs You're Dealing With Toxic Parents As An Adult, According To Experts
When you grow up with a toxic parent, it can take years — even decades — to recognize how dysfunctional the relationship really is.
16 Life-Changing Things Men Over 40 Wish They'd Understood When They Were Younger
"Knowing how much more life could have been if I had started this earlier makes me sad."
"It Ended Up Being A Waste": Homeowners Are Sharing The Big Purchases They Seriously Regret (And The Ones They Completely Swear By)
"As someone who works in homes, I've removed over a dozen of these that were almost never used."
28 Teachers Who Had To Face Off With Incredibly Entitled Parents
"Some parents are in such deep denial about the needs of their child, they resort to outrageous accusations without a second thought."
"It's A Triple Whammy In Terms Of Disrupting Sleep": 7 Sneaky Foods And Drinks To Avoid If You Struggle To Get A Good Night's Sleep
Soon, you might not need that melatonin after all.
Older People Are Holding Nothing Back About What It's Really Like To Get Old
"You become invisible to every man, woman, and child on the planet. Younger people want us to go away because they don't want to look at their future."
23 Ridiculous Parents Who Spoiled Their Kids In The Most Outrageous Ways Possible
If these kids were milk, they'd be curdled and stinking to high heaven.
An Optometrist Shared The One Eye Product We Should All Stop Using
An optometrist shares why this seemingly harmless item can lead to bigger issues with your eye health.
This Is How Much Laundry Detergent You Should Actually Use — And Yes, It's Shocking
Unfortunately, we have some bad news for you: You’re probably doing your laundry all wrong.
"Everyone Comes Back Raving About This Place": People Are Sharing The Low-Key Vacation Spots That Completely Blew Them Away
"I thought this would just be a pass-through stop on my way to my final destination, but I was so pleasantly surprised."
People Are Disclosing The Wildly Creative Tweaks They Make To Their Food That Are Entirely Game-Changing
"They sell huge jars of it at Costco, FYI — much better flavor, and immensely less expensive..."
20 Cleaning Products From Target That Can Actually Keep Up With Your Pets And Kids
For every little gift your human and fur children leave you.
22 Stories From Parents And Teachers About How Different School Is Today Compared To Even 10 Years Ago
Part of me is hopeful, but part of me is... concerned.
"This Dismissal 100% Contributes To Maternal Mortality": An OB-GYN Went Viral For Sharing How To Respond When Your Doctor Dismisses Your Concerns, And We All Need To Hear This
"This is how you're going to respond the next time you bring a symptom or complaint to your OB provider and you're just told, 'That's normal.'"
You Won't Believe The Unexpectedly Hilarious Reason Shein Leggings Landed Someone In The ER
"When I went to the bathroom and saw my legs were blue, I got worried and asked my fiancé if he could call the hospital..."
51 Treats For The Parent Who Really, Really Deserves A Break
There's a mason jar cold brew maker in here with your name all over it.
Parents Of Boys, Tell Us About Your Son's Experiences With "Manosphere" Content Like Andrew Tate
Some of the influencers who target boys and young men in particular can be frighteningly toxic.
22 Stories And Confessions From Gen X'ers About Working With Millennials And Gen Z
"Some millennials and Zoomers will think you're mad at them if you use periods at the end of sentences in emails."
"Hope Is Not Lost": According To Experts, This Popular Hobby Is Wildly Beneficial For Your Brain As You Get Older
If you want to protect your brain as you age, pick up this hobby.
A New Study Has Found That 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' Is A Real Thing, So Call Your Sister And Let Her Know
A University of California, Los Angeles-led research team found that, in certain instances, first-born daughters tend to mature earlier.
Regina King Opened Up About Grieving Her Son's Death In A Deeply Personal New Interview
In a new interview with Robin Roberts, Regina King reflected on her son Ian Alexander Jr.'s death in 2022.
19 Toxic Mothers Who Do NOT Deserve To Be Parents
"My mom woke my brother and me up one morning, said we weren't going to school, and told us to pack a bag. She dropped us off at our father's house like we were garbage."
17 Photos That Show Exactlyyyy Why People Are Choosing To Be Child-Free (And Why Parents Deserve A Vacation)
No one needs to justify why they don't want kids...but these pictures are totally justification.
Millions Of Parents On TikTok Are "Pre-Folding" Their Babies Before Car Rides, And It's The Most Hilarious Thing You'll See All Month
"I just let mine drive and I ride in the car seat."
We Asked Dentists, And These Are The 5 Issues They'd Never, Ever Ignore
If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, it's definitely time to call your dentist.
22 Parenting Tips That’ll Make You Think "Oh That’s Genius"
You'll thank me later.
I'm A Colorectal Cancer Doctor — Here Are 5 Things I'd Never, Ever Do
Cases of colorectal cancer have been rapidly increasing among young adults, so we spoke to a doctor to get some helpful tips.
28 Huge Parenting Surprises That First-Time Moms Wish They'd Been More Prepared For
"People always ask how the baby is doing, but they rarely ask how you are doing."
"I Threw In My Hat After Being In The Same District For Over 20 Years": Teachers Who Quit To Pursue Other Careers Share Their "Final Straw" Moments
"I ended up having to hide in a classroom next door because the mom was so angry, and at the end of the day, had to be escorted to my car. That day broke me."
"Mewing" Is A Viral New Trend Among Students, And This 36-Year-Old Teacher Explained Why It's "Smug" And "Rude"
"For kids to be doing this every single day, over and over, to people who are just trying to give them an enriching educational experience, it pisses me off. And I don't find it funny at all."
35 Funny Tweets By Parents Last Month That Are So, So, So, So, Soooooo Outrageously Hilarious
"Being a parent to a toddler is messing with my vocab. Told someone that I was sorry I was late because I got stuck waiting on a choo choo train to pass." —@treydayway
Zoë Kravitz Playfully Roasted Her Dad Lenny Kravitz About His Love For Exposing His Nipples
"I've seen your incredible dedication to your art, but mostly I've seen through your shirts."
"It Got Me Into The Best Shape Of My Life": People Are Sharing Their Honest And Practical Advice For Getting Consistent Exercise
"My neighbor is a personal trainer, and his clients ask him all the time what’s the best piece of fitness equipment to get at home. He tells them to get a dog and walk it."
This Mom Explained Why She's Not Posting Her Kid Online Anymore, And It's An Important Wake-Up Call
"I had been posting about her since she was born till she was 7 months. Then I decided to stop."
Women Who Had Kids A Little Older Are Sharing The Many Positives Of Their Experience, And I Think This Gives Hope To A Lot Of Us
"As far as stress on my body, I didn't notice any. When they were little, I was able to keep up. Now that they're older, they keep me up to date."
"It Is Just Pouring Out Of Me. It Is Not Stopping" — This Pregnant Woman's Viral Video Has Stone Cold Stopped The TikTok Scroll
"Oh my gosh. It is just pouring out of me. It is not stopping."
Lily Allen Joked That Her Children "Ruined" Her Career, And She Made Some Good Points
“It really annoys me when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t."
"The Cheap Stuff Doesn't Cut It": 23 Everyday Items Where Frugal People Don't Mind Spending More For The Name-Brand Version
"It’s one of the only foods I can tell a difference from the off-brand."
This Woman Is Sharing How She Got Diagnosed With Colon Cancer In Her 30s And How You Can Take Prevention Into Your Own Hands
"It is preventable and there's something that people can do, and it's empowering."
Curly-Haired Reviewers Say These Brushes "Glide" Through Hair "Like Butter"
Use these to painlessly detangle, style, define curls and minimize breakage.
20 Things From Target That'll Plain Save The Day For Busy Parents
Because you can only keep your back turned for about two minutes a day.
"American Fiction" Star Erika Alexander Got Choked Up Thanking Her Mom For The Sacrifices She Made For Her Career
"Thank you for the sacrifice."
People Are Sharing The Deathbed Confessions That Their Family Members Made That Left Them Absolutely Shocked
Again, sometimes people just don't want to take things to the grave.
I Hate To Say This, But You're Officially Old If You've Done At Least 17 Of These 39 Things
Again, the further down the list you get and say you've done something, the more likely you are to be older.
Just 33 Ways To Keep Your Kids Busy For Hours
Banish boredom once and for all.
You Can't Go Wrong with These 40 Birthday Gift Ideas for the Little Tot in Your Life
No judgment to all of the parents who will be happily playing with their toddler's Little People toys.
18 People Are Sharing The Secrets They Won't Disclose To Their Family Members Anytime Soon, And They Range From Juicy To Devastating
"Sometimes I really wish I could tell my family and make them see the harmful impact they've had on me, but part of me feels like they wouldn't even care, or treat me even worse. I don't know if I'll ever tell them."
33 Travel Essentials That Parents Swear By
If spring break travel is stressing you out, you'll for sure wanna grab a few of these products — like an inflatable booster seat one reviewer said they'd be "lost without."
Older Adults Who Never Got Married Are Revealing The "Myths" About Being Single Later In Life That More People Should Know
"People thought that I’d 'change my mind.' I’m 42, and I’ve never really wanted to get married. I also knew I never wanted kids. People usually DON’T change their minds about these things."
"Now I'm Paying The Consequences": 23 Significant Lessons Older Adults Want Younger Folks To Learn Before It's Too Late
"Plan for retirement, but life has no guarantees. Don't put everything off because there isn't enough time and money — that time may not come, and you might regret not spending the time and money you did have with your loved ones."
If You’re Taking Your Kids To Disneyland This Spring, You’ll Wanna Bring These 30 Things From Walmart
Because sometimes you can't trust the magic alone to bring all the ~good vibes~.
This $5, One-Minute Grilled Cheese Has People In A Tizzy, And I Taste-Tested It So You Don't Have To
It's basically like the Hot Pocket's little sister.
If You, Like Me, Have Little Time (Or Energy) To Cook These Days, These Are The Approachable Meal Ideas That I Rely On
Baked eggplant Parm that yields days of leftovers, cheaters' taco bowls, and more low-stress recipes I swear by.
This "Bizarre" Bagel Hack From Ina Garten Just Resurfaced, And It's Sending People Into A Full Frenzy
"And here I thought Ina was my ally, my friend, my MOTHER..."
Are You An Older Man? Tell Us Which Advice Your Younger Self Should Have Followed From The Start
Whether the advice is about family, relationships, money or anything in between — we want to know all about it.
"It Just Makes No Sense To Me": Boomers Are Sharing The Design Trends They Despise For Very Specific Reasons, And Younger Folks Should Listen Up
"Yes, it’s open and airy, but your 50-year-old knees are gonna HATE that interior designer, I guarantee you...”
The Internet Is Obsessed With Clay's Mom From "Love Is Blind" After THAT Scene
"Watching Clay's mom on Love Is Blind Season 6 was like witnessing a masterclass in 'Not Today, Sir.'"
Seth Rogen’s Comments About Not Wanting Children Resurfaced Online, And It Has Sparked A Whole Bunch Of Discourse
Some parents are absolutely furious that Seth said he and his wife, Lauren Miller, would rather spend their Saturday mornings smoking weed and watching movies naked than raising children.
If The Kids Are Super Quiet, They're Probably Playing With One Of These 30 Walmart Products
And by "quiet," we mean preoccupied with these products and not destroying the house from boredom.
These 5 Work Habits Are Pretty Common, But They Could Be Subtle Signs Of Depression
Depression doesn't always look like sadness at your job. Don't ignore these subtle warning signs.
People Are Sharing Things They No Longer Buy Because They've Gotten Ridiculously Expensive, And Some Are Really Thought-Provoking
"Each season, the quality keeps getting worse as the prices continue to rise."
What's The Most Outrageous Way You've Seen A Parent Spoil Their Child?
There are regular, everyday spoiled kids, and then there's THIS.
15 Teachers Who Had Incredibly Weird Classroom Rules
"This rule resulted in a lot of accidents and unhappy parents."
30 Must-Have Walmart Products That Every Parent Of Multiple Kids Needs To Survive
Because when you've got a big family, you need gear that can handle the chaos of "where's my..." times three.
Trader Joe's Newest Dessert Is Actually Super Refreshing — In Both Literal *And* Figurative Ways
Ube can finally relax for a second.
Trader Joe's Has Been Releasing A Ton Of New Products Lately, And These Are The Ones I've Had My Eyes On
It's a new season of deliciousness at your local Trader Joe's.
Victoria Beckham Used Brooklyn Beckham’s Birthday To Celebrate Her And David Beckham’s Parenting, And People Have Thoughts
Victoria ended up taking the negative comments in her stride, and had the most iconic response to the backlash.
If You've Done At Least 18 Of These 40 Things, You're Officially Old (Sorry, I Don't Make The Rules)
The further down the list you get and say you've done something, the more likely you are to be older.
"No One Is Immune To Experiencing Emotional Flooding": These Experts Perfectly Summed Up A Very Common Emotional State You Have Definitely Experienced
That familiar feeling when your emotions feel out of control and you're spiraling.
People Who Shocked Their Families By Divorcing After 20+ Years Share Their Heartbreaking Stories
"I trusted him completely...only to find out he cheated constantly from the time I was pregnant with my last baby and gave me an STD."
For Anyone Trying To Be The "Fun" Aunt Or Uncle, 33 Birthday Gifts Kids Will Love
And their parents probably won't hate them either — win-win.
The Dinnertime Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day
Want to improve your energy levels? Experts agree there's a seemingly harmless behavior you should nix.
33 Ridiculously Funny Dad Jokes That'll Make You So Mad You Laughed
Just some top-shelf jokes from the guys who go around the house turning off all the lights.
After The Fall Of Roe V Wade, We Asked Men If They'd Be Willing To Take Male Birth Control And Here's What They Said
"It’s not just a woman’s job. It’s both people’s responsibility to take precautions."
I Threw Myself A Swiftie-Inspired Baby Shower And Here's Everything I Bought
"I can still make the whole place shimmer," —Taylor Swift and me throwing myself a party while seven months pregnant.
Older Married Adults Revealed The "Marriage Myths" That More People Should Know, And It's Eye-Opening
"They don't change after you get married. There were so many 'red flags' that I ignored and thought he would change once he was married (or grew up more). Most 'red flags' have gotten worse. We've been married for over 30 years, but I still wonder at times...what was I thinking?"
A Woman Went Viral For Sharing "Hidden Clues" That Indicate You Grew Up With Emotionally Unavailable Parents
Even the "good enough" parent may be considered an emotionally unavailable parent.
31 (Really Good) Recipes To Make In March, Now That It's Basically Spring
IDK about you, but I'm suddenly craving lemon bars...
Grandparents Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Opinions About Modern Parenting, And It's Very Insightful
Their opinions may surprise you.
Tell Us The Wildest Thing You Found Out About Your Family During A Deathbed Confession
Sometimes people don't take things to the grave.
14 Little Things We Learned This Month That Are Definitely Going To Make Our Lives Better
This month we learned money-saving grocery hacks, how to spot a pathological liar, podiatrist-approved tips for avoiding foot problems, and so much more.
Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Directed Her In A Sex Scene For His Debut Feature Film, And People Are Creeped Out
Elizabeth and Damian have always been incredibly close, and he previously praised his famous mom for “dropping everything” to star in his directorial debut.
14 Parenting Habits That Are Actually More Toxic Than You Might Realize
"My brother was never good at sports so it very much feels like he is making his boys do them to fulfill his desire to play."
Doctors Say These 4 Potential Signs Of Lung Cancer Are Something Everyone Should Know About
Even though screenings are highly recommended for those who smoke or have smoked in the past, nonsmokers can get lung cancer too.
30 Parenting Products From Walmart That'll Make Everyday Inconviences *Poof* Disappear
Things to help with those daily tasks.
Parents, Tell Us The Most Bizarre "Classroom Rule" You Or Your Child Have Ever Experienced
Whether it was a rule that a kid or a parent had to follow, we want to know the full details.