Family and Relationships

Do Best Friends or Popular Kids Have the Strongest Influence on Teens and Tweens? It's Complicated

When it comes to adolescents, friendships tend to matter above almost all else. But also important — at least according to pop-culture depictions of teens and tweens — is fitting in with popular peers. But who’s more important? And who are we talking about when we talk about “peer pressure”? Those were questions researchers at …

SheKnows

3 min read

A kid kept kicking her airplane seat. Her response is going viral

Another controversial story about kids' behavior on planes is lighting up this comment section.

Are You Salting Your Kids? The Wild Trend That Some Claim Boosts Immune System

A mom on TikTok has gone viral for using "Salt Therapy" with her child. Parents are divided and here's what experts say about the practice.

Parenting Patch

4 min read

Taking Toddlers on Vacation Gives Me So Much Anxiety—But I Found a Solution That’s Already in My Phone

Everybody, and I mean everybody, warns you that traveling with kids is hard. No matter how much or how long you prep and strategize, you will never pack enough or the right amount of things—I don’t make the rules! Naturally, I still carefully plotted a week-long getaway a few hours away in the mountains, because …

SheKnows

3 min read

I'm an American stuck in Dubai. I just want to get home in time for my kid's 1st birthday.

I traveled to Dubai for work and ended up sheltering in my hotel bathroom after emergency alerts. I want to be back home for my son's birthday.

Business Insider

3 min read

Daughter Has Viral Meltdown After Father Pretends to Eat Her Ice Cream: 'You're a Bad Dad!'

A father’s playful joke about eating his daughter’s ice cream quickly spiraled into a hilariously intense standoff captured on video

People

2 min read

After two alleged hit-and-runs parent revokes daughter's car privileges — fair or too harsh?

A recent Reddit post has sparked debate after a father admitted he revoked his daughter’s access to the family car.

Elderly Couple Marries in Heartfelt Wedding at Senior Living Community Where They Met

"We were blessed to find each other," the 92-year-old groom told KOMU 8

People

3 min read

Southern California mother‑son duo proving autism doesn’t limit their dreams

Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 14‑year‑old son, Sky, load a U‑Haul in Orange County and drive to Koreatown to sell quesadillas; a routine that has grown into a small business and a source of confidence for the teen, who has autism. Juan said the early days of BreeSky’s Quesadillas were difficult. With only one […]

Sick Again? Why Kids Get Sick So Often in Daycare (And What’s Actually Normal)

Why kids get sick so often in daycare, what’s normal, when to call your pediatrician, and what actually helps reduce illness at home.

Frustrated Flyer Reprimands Child For Kicking Seat While Scolding Parents and People Are Cheering

The dad immediately switched seats with his kid.

Parade

3 min read

Importance of maintaining structure and discipline

(WBRE/WYOU) Friday, February 27, 2026: Judge Tom Munley and Mary Kate Steppacker Importance of maintaining structure and discipline

If You Recently Bought Something That’s Already Falling Apart, Tell Us About It

"The drawers under the bed are not secured in any way, meaning you have to align them every time. Terrible bed."

BuzzFeed

1 min read

Get a free Chick-fil-A breakfast entree every Tuesday this March

KGW

2 min read

Budget Airline Refuses to Reschedule Couple’s Postponed Destination Wedding Flight Despite Travel Advisory

The couple's dream destination wedding quickly turned into a travel nightmare.

Parade

4 min read

Her AI girlfriend became 'like a drug' that consumed her life

Sarah lost sleep, forgot to eat, and missed work after forming an emotional attachment to a chatbot. Now she's sounding the alarm to others about the dangers of AI.

Out

8 min read

If your partner says “just tell me what to do,” here’s why that sentence makes you furious

That simple sentence hits deeper than expected. And it reveals some unsettling hidden dynamics.

The Bolde

8 min read

I landed a dream job after college, but it was in Seattle, far away from my close-knit family. I felt guilty leaving them behind.

My parents moved to the US from China before I was born; we've always been close. I didn't know whether to leave them when I landed a job in Seattle.

Business Insider

4 min read

9 choices boomer parents made (or didn’t make) that their adult children are still holding against them

Boomer parents did their best but their choices still echo in their children today.

The Bolde

7 min read

21 Wholesome Internet Moments That Felt Like A Victory For Humanity

It's time to start your week with a big smile!

BuzzFeed

4 min read

Cardi B brought her daughter Kulture on stage, and it raises a bigger question about celebrity parenting

Cardi B bringing Kulture on stage is sparking debate about kids and fame.

Tell Me The "Trick" In Bed That Always Has Your Partner Going WILD

Add some spice to your bedroom.

BuzzFeed

1 min read

Precious Ceremony Hug Between Groom and Stepdaughter, 9, Brings Wedding Guests to Tears (Exclusive)

The groom's 11-year-old son made the moment even more meaningful by joining the hug

People

4 min read

The one-second stroller hack that will save your next family vacation

Skip the gate-check drama and save nearly $100 on the eco-friendly Bugaboo Butterfly 2 through March 22.

Moms, Tell Us How The Way Your Husband Treats You Changed After You Had A Baby

The postpartum period is when you learn what kind of partner you really have. We want to hear what you learned about yours.

BuzzFeed

2 min read

I have a nonchalant boyfriend — and I’m so happy with my decision

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Gen Z may roll their eyes at the idea of a ‘nonchalant boyfriend’ — quiet, calm, and seemingly unromantic. Yet, Amber Raiken finds that this low-drama type of partner can be surprisingly perfect

The Independent

7 min read

Mom Opens Up About the 'Surreal' Discovery of Her Daughter's Rare Diagnosis. Now She's Turning Her 'Grief Into Action' (Exclusive)

Jacalyn Lee, a mom of three, tells PEOPLE it felt "surreal" when she first heard about her daughter's diagnosis

People

7 min read

Women, Tell Us The Moment You Realized Your Male Partner Didn't See You As An Equal

Maybe it was something they said. Maybe it was something they didn't do. Maybe it built over time.

BuzzFeed

2 min read

Research shows children who felt like a burden often become fiercely self-reliant adults

Something happens to children who learn early that their needs are too much. It follows them for a long time.

The Bolde

7 min read

The hardest part of parenting adults isn’t letting go—it’s realizing you were never the center of their story the way they were the center of yours

If this realization has been stirring quietly, here are the ways it may have been unfolding all along.

The Bolde

8 min read

Mom Inspired by Her Son Wants to Erase the Stigma Around Down Syndrome and Bring 'Hope' to Fellow Parents (Exclusive)

Carissa Carroll started the nonprofit Jack's Basket in 2014. Since then, they've delivered thousands of care packages—and created a community of support for families around the world

People

5 min read

Woman Avoided Washing Her 40-Year-Old Baby Blanket for Years, Until a Messy Accident Forced Her To (Exclusive)

Jessica Buwick, a content creator, has slept with the same baby blanket

People

3 min read

My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends to dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

We skipped inviting parents to my son's 8th birthday dinner, giving the kids freedom and the adults a night off.

Business Insider

3 min read

31 Interactions People Had With New "Friends" That Were Soooooooo Icky, They Immediately Noped Out Of The Situation

"At my previous job, I greeted a coworker with, 'Hey, how's it going?' Her response was, 'Why?' She later reported me for asking personal questions."

BuzzFeed

12 min read

No one warns you that raising independent kids means eventually becoming irrelevant in their lives

You raised them to be independent. Now they don’t need you the same way—and this is the struggle no one warned you about.

The Bolde

7 min read

If Zendaya and Tom Holland married in secret, here’s why it makes sense

Why Zendaya and Tom Holland wedding speculation feels believable.

My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

A revelation on a flight changed my perspective on parenting, highlighting the importance of self-care over self-sacrifice.

Business Insider

4 min read

Video: Baby Wakes Up to Her 4 Brothers Fixing Breakfast for Her

Having older siblings can mean endless love, and this adorable Instagram video from user @ericaagolds featuring four brothers bringing pancakes to their beloved sister proves it. Emma, the little toddler, is just out of bed, and her brothers are ready with breakfast. Though the little sister does not say much, her brothers never stop crowding […] The post Video: Baby Wakes Up to Her 4 Brothers Fixing Breakfast for Her appeared first on Momtastic.

Momtastic

2 min read

How to spot financial infidelity before it destroys your relationship

What most people don’t expect is to discover the person they married has been living a parallel financial life.

The Marriage Didn’t Last, the Dream Did: Divorce and International Adoption

The first night I met my former husband at a folk dancing party, I told him I wanted to adopt a baby from China. It wasn’t casual conversation. It was something I had already decided about my life.

Grown & Flown

5 min read

People who are happier being grandparents than they ever were as parents tends to share these 12 traits

They seem softer, freer, and more present now. This is why grandparenting gives them a different kind of joy.

The Bolde

8 min read

Video: Staffy Pup’s Cute Antics To Get Picked up Melts Hearts

Resisting a puppy is a test of willpower that most people fail almost immediately. When one trick doesn’t work, they quickly move on to the next. From bouncing excitement to dramatic expressions, puppies seem to know exactly how to keep all eyes on them. That determination is on full display in a video shared by […] The post Video: Staffy Pup’s Cute Antics To Get Picked up Melts Hearts appeared first on DogTime.

Dog Time

2 min read

High School Senior at Home? Why You Need to Dote on Them

Do you have a high school senior at home? This letter is for you. If you have a high school senior, make this year all about them.

Grown & Flown

4 min read

How Grandparents Can Help After New Baby Arrives: Practical Thoughtful Support for New Parents

So many excited grandparents, looking forward to their own child having a child, wonder how they can best help once the new baby arrives. We don’t want to do too much and new families need quiet time alone. But we don’t want to do too little, either.

Grown & Flown

6 min read