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'Why I hate kids' Parents slammed for letting toddler ‘run wild’ on flight
“My parents would have thrown me off the plane mid-flight” one social media watchdog quipped as the wild video goes viral.
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Why two-thirds of parents feel lonely and isolated by demands of parenthood: study
April 28, 2024 | 9:48amThe survey of American moms and dads, conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre, found 66 percent experience isolation and loneliness from the demands of parenthood.
How moms are using the color of their SUV to see if they're a 'hot mess express'
April 25, 2024 | 5:26pmA trend is growing on social media, defining what kind of mom you are, depending on whether you drive a black or white SUV.
My husband won't watch our baby unless he's ‘mentally prepared’
April 24, 2024 | 10:31am“I think it’s a little crappy for him to refuse me to leave the house even though I’m in need of a little alone time too because I literally feel...
I live by the 9-minute theory for parenting: These are the times of day when kids need you the most
April 23, 2024 | 10:21amKids today are growing up in a New York minute.
I'm a trophy wife who is always glam — I did my nails before giving birth
April 22, 2024 | 3:13pmThe new mom's dazzling debut wouldn't be complete without Carter's lavish push present — a nearly $2,500 Chanel diaper bag and a $51 bottle of 818 Tequila.
A majority of parents become their kids' personal chef: poll
April 22, 2024 | 2:11pmParents have found themselves with yet another job — being their child’s personal chef.
This is how much NYC stay-at-home moms would earn if they were paid for hard work: study
April 22, 2024 | 11:33amDo the dishes, do the mopping — stay-at-home moms are always hopping. But their Cinderella-like duties actually equate to sizable chunks of change, according to a new study.Â
Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns as calls mount for stricter regulations
April 22, 2024 | 8:34amToddler milk products have grown into a multibillion-dollar global business, despite warnings from health authorities that the benefits of this milk formula are unproven. The products are marketed with claims...
IVF ruined my life — I sold my home and spent $165K on 6 rounds of mishaps and miscarriages
April 21, 2024 | 12:09pm"It feels like the death of a dream," said Katie Abdou, 37, who feels doctors gave her false hope. "IVF has ruined my life."
Mom blasted for asking guests at kid's birthday to bring $5 — for yard renovations
April 18, 2024 | 6:25pm"Bring us five bucks to help us redo our backyard. That's what we're asking," Rachel Gibbs explained.
Mom brand uses porn star in NSFW pregnancy and postpartum products ad: 'Women deserve better'
April 18, 2024 | 10:34amAsa Akira, 39, an adult film star and mother of two, has been tapped by motherhood brand, Frida, to bare her bust and more in ads for its pre- and...
Jessica Chastain says a lot of kids have been named after her 'Interstellar' character — but a baby-naming site disagrees
April 17, 2024 | 6:49pmMaybe they're not gravitating to it after all.
Mom 'terrified' to discover baby she was caring for in hospital wasn't hers — here's how she found out
April 17, 2024 | 10:21amMaisie Beth, 22, gave birth to her daughter Isabelle last September.
I used to judge parents for leashing their kids -- now I insist on reining them in
April 16, 2024 | 7:57pmA mother-of-two has shared a candid TikTok video, opening up about a major change in her perspective after becoming a mom.
I'm pregnant and banned my mom from the delivery room — now she's furious with me
April 16, 2024 | 3:01pmCall it a born ultimatum.
Giving my kids dessert with breakfast and dinner has been a game-changer — other moms don't understand
April 16, 2024 | 10:21amShunning the toxic diet-culture norms of the 1980s, ’90s and early aughts, Gen Alpha and Gen Z moms are now creatively incorporating confections into their kids' everyday lives.
Is 'Bluey' ending? Parents are freaking out over 'The Sign' episode
April 15, 2024 | 5:38pm"It is the question on everybody's lips. No, it is not the end for for 'Bluey.' I'm sure we have many more surprises in store for you." -- "Bluey" producer Sam...
I'm a wedding nanny—parents leave their kids with me to party with the bride and groom
April 15, 2024 | 9:26amSandra Weir isn’t a wedding crasher. But her name’s hardly ever on the guest lists of the nuptials she attends. Still, the New Yorker gets to applaud happy couples on their big...
Teen complains about having 'white grandma' name: 'My life is over bro'
April 14, 2024 | 7:09pm"I thought your name was going to be Mildred or Ethel or something," one person wrote. "Literally no one is cringing or noticing anything in particular when they hear your...
I gave birth at 50 after 11 years of trying for a baby — trolls say it's 'shameful'
April 11, 2024 | 9:19pm"Isn't it miraculous how motherhood found me after exhausting all options medically and being at the end of my journey?" enthused Tatiana Kaplan, 54.