Sonja Haller
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Arizona, United States
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The 6 best surprise toys for kids to 'unbox:' L.O.L dolls, Ryan's World and more
L.O.L dolls, updated Hatchimals, Ryan's World Super Surprise Safe and more YouTube star toys are among 2019's top toy trends this year. → Read More
Former 'DWTS' dancer says a Utah teacher berated the son he's adopting over having 2 dads
Former 'DWTS' dancer says family was hurt by a Utah teacher who said "men living together is a sin" after his son said he's grateful to be adopted. → Read More
Jenna Bush Hager honors grandpa George H.W. Bush's 'generosity of spirit' with vintage photos
Jenna Bush Hager said "Gampy" George H.W. Bush, who died a year ago, left a family that loves one another and lives with "kindness and generosity." → Read More
The best kids' movies to stream on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime in December
See "Clifford" on Amazon Prime, "Avengers" movies, including "Thor: Ragnarock," on Disney+ and "A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby" on Netflix. → Read More
Jamie Lee Curtis and James Corden joke it's 'worth having kids' as excuse for ditching plans
Jamie Lee Curtis and James Corden agree that it's "worth having kids" for the excuses they afford parents to get out of having to go to events. → Read More
New mom Shawn Johnson breaks down after video shows husband's collapse, ER visit
Andrew East went to the ER after collapsing in his gym three weeks after he and Shawn Johnson brought home their newborn. Johnson was "terrified." → Read More
6 easy, low-cost ways to keep kids busy at the Thanksgiving table – and adults sane
You don't need to be a craft genius or spend a lot to occupy kids long enough to allow adults finish their meals. → Read More
Girl denied class picture over red hair glows fierce in photo shoot. 'I got to be myself'
A Michigan girl was denied a school picture because of her red hair extensions. It upset one Chicago dad, so he put his photography skills to use. → Read More
Postal Service pleads for more kid-in-need 'Dear Santa' letters after running out
The U.S. Postal Service has launched its online service to answer "Dear Santa" letters from kids in need. It's so successful, it needs more letters. → Read More
'She’s still very much here': Bode Miller's wife says she felt late daughter during birth of twins
Morgan Miller says her daughter Emmy helped with the delivery of her and Bode's twin boys and remains "very much here." → Read More
Jenna Bush Hager: 'Daddy and mommy both do diapers.' George W. Bush set the example
Jenna Bush Hager says parents George W. Bush and Laura Bush taught her 50/50 parenting. Still, their household of five can be a 'nut house.' → Read More
Jerry Seinfeld jokes daughter like 'cute' baby alligator who outgrew bathtub
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld compares college daughter to a growing alligator. → Read More
These 'gonna tell my kids' memes retell history in the most side-splitting way
Twitter users are sharing celebs to tell their kids about Julia Roberts, Taylor Swift, Kurt Cobain and more but sharing pics of, ahem, dopplegangers. → Read More
Jewelry made from umbilical cords and baby hair: 5 quirky gifts for new moms
Breast milk jewelry and more DNA gifts for the sentimental moms including placenta, umbilical cord and baby's first teeth and hair jewelry. → Read More
These 8 toys crush bigotry and stereotypes. Yay for raising inclusive humans!
Toy makers have made strides in becoming more inclusive. Brand like Barbie and LEGO are paying attention to diversity in new products. → Read More
'There was some weirdness': Patton Oswalt opens up about family changes after wife's death
Patton Oswalt talks about family life, faith and CBD oil on Kevin Nealon's podcast. → Read More
Kelly Ripa jokes, 'There's daddy' after husband Mark Consuelos makes 'Sexiest Man' issue
Kelly Ripa proudly shared the smoldering photo of Mark Consuelos in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. For laughs, Ryan Seacrest re-created the look. → Read More
Andrea Barber played carefree Kimmy Gibbler. But she was battling a 'slow spiral' of depression
Kimmy Gibbler on "Full House" and "Fuller House" star Andrea Barber suffered anxiety for years. After having two kids, she finally sought help. → Read More
Do kids belong in restaurants? Arby's 'only well-behaved children' sign sparks the debate
A mom said a sign at a Minnesota Arby's 'didn't sit well' with her because it would ask kids without "bottoms in their seats" to leave. → Read More
'Beautiful miracle': Josiah and Lauren Duggar welcome daughter after miscarriage
Josiah and Lauren Duggar miscarried in October 2018, but this month they welcome their first child, a girl named Bella Milagro. → Read More