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A new birthing trend is gaining popularity among new mothers, despite being based solely on the misguided principle of "Eh, seems legit." I admit, I hadn't heard about this one before, and it seems like I shouldn't have to warn you, but swabbing C-se… → Read More
Little kids aren't known for having the best self-control. If yours is particularly bad at, say, waiting to eat a treat, you might be under the impression that they're doomed to a life of poor impulse control, but new research suggests that the infam… → Read More
The internet can be a real bummer these days, but luckily, the perfect storm of meme-worthy ingredients — cute babies, hot dudes, and a touching story of friendship — has come along to pick us up. These firefighters who had babies within months of ea… → Read More
Parenting is hard. The sleepless nights, diapers, bullies, having to re-learn all that useless stuff from elementary school... But now, it's about to get a little easier, because Kristen Bell shared the ultimate parenting hack for the single toughest… → Read More
I don't know about the rest of you, but no high-end furniture retailer is going to tell me what to do. Even this Harry Potter bedroom collection is sold by PBTeen, Pottery Barn's spinoff for people half my age (fine, a little less than half), I still… → Read More
While many young parents today recall attending weekly religious services and classes when they were growing up, they're increasingly less likely to keep up that tradition with their own kids. Religion is falling out of favor, but is it a true downwa… → Read More
It seems like common sense that singing to a baby is soothing, but a new study aims to explain the science behind it. Lauren Cirelli, a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga, asked mothers to sing to their children while being mon… → Read More
A British charity has conducted a review of several studies and concluded that knitting can help with mental illness and chronic pain, according to the Huffington Post. Knit for Peace, which was originally conceived as a venture to generate income fo… → Read More
Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare, but for one grieving Louisiana mother, things just got even worse. The Baton Rouge mom faces homicide charges because her baby's car seat wasn't properly secured. Brittany Stephens, 20, wasn't at fault in… → Read More
Speculation that the flu vaccine might be less effective this season has proven to be correct, but it's not all bad news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the flu shot is more effect… → Read More
If your little one is getting inspired by all the sick flips and sparkly outfits currently on display at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, you might be wondering how much it costs to compete in the Olympics. While it certainly varies depending on the sport… → Read More
Although 13 Reasons Why was originally conceived as a limited series, Netflix ordered a second season soon after the popular series premiered, due out this year. But some experts are critical of the series, and one piece of research even claims that … → Read More
It's well-established that bringing home a new baby is stressful for all parents, and when that baby is born prematurely, it's often even harder. But a new study has found that dads get more stressed about their premature babies than moms, when measu… → Read More
If you're currently hunkered down having a snow day like most of the United States, here's something to lift your spirits: Khloe Kardashian revealed her baby name on Ellen on Thursday morning, according to People. Well, one baby name, anyway. Kardash… → Read More
Today in "Why are men allowed to make decisions about women's bodies?" news, a judge in India wants to make breastfeeding mandatory, and if that's not bad enough (it really should be bad enough, though), the reasoning behind his argument and the case… → Read More
The new Republican tax plan was jammed through Congress at record speed last week, and many citizens (and even some Senators, maybe) don't fully understand what it entails, other than big breaks for corporations and billionaires. How will it affect t… → Read More
Let's face it, most stars definitely aren't "just like us." So when fans come across a celebrity that they can genuinely relate to, it's pretty special. In honor of her second child's birthday, Kristen Bell shared private pregnancy photos on her Inst… → Read More
It took a little longer than expected, but Uncle Jesse's house is finally going to be full. John Stamos is going to be a dad, People has reported, and he's already got the corny jokes down pat: "I'll be a fun dad," the actor predicted. "I've been practicing for a long time." No word yet on whether or not the baby's room will be wallpapered in pink bunnies. → Read More
Every generation has its great mystery, from the Lindbergh baby's kidnapping, to "Who shot J.R.?" to "Who shot Mr. Burns?" We're living in weird times, friends, and now the question plaguing everyone is, "Does Khloé have a baby in there, or what?" No… → Read More
A young Russian fashion model is gaining international attention, and now her mother is facing criticism because people are calling her 6-year-old "the most beautiful girl in the world," a creepy and problematic label that neither of them asked for. … → Read More