Here’s how your kids can text Santa this year
Gone are the days when you could only get your wish list to the North Pole via the U.S. Postal Service or through one of …
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Kate Hudson shared the most adorable photo of Goldie Hawn with granddaughter Rani Rose
In celebration of Goldie Hawn’s 74th birthday — yes, she really is 74 years old! — on Nov. 21, her daughter Kate Hudson posted an …
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Parents, if you’re tired of Elf on the Shelf you’ll love these much easier alternatives
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This couple welcomed a son after winning a contest for free IVF
The road to parenthood was not an easy one for Krista and Anthony Rivera, but thanks to a local radio contest, they are now the …
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A mom cut off her kids’ screen time—and then she captured an adorable photo of them all reading together
If your kids’ obsession with screens — phones, tablets, games consoles, etc. — is leaving you at your wit’s end, here are two things you …
This hospital dressed newborns up as Mister Rogers—and the photos are ridiculously cute
Childhood icon Mister Rogers was always instantly recognizable thanks to his signature getup consisting of a red cardigan sweater and blue sneakers. So when newborns …
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These broccoli ‘tater’ tots will make it easy to get your kids to eat their veggies
Did you know that 93% of kids don’t eat enough vegetables? This sobering statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will probably only …
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Jennifer Lopez wrote her future stepdaughter the sweetest message for her 15th birthday
Engaged couple Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have a long history of caring for each other’s children and making an effort to integrate their families, …
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Watch this awesome judge swear in a new lawyer while bouncing her baby on his hip
Being sworn in to the state bar after finishing law school and passing the bar exam is a momentous occasion — one that deserves to …
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This couple got engaged on a plane after they met on a flight—and the photos are adorable
Love was definitely in the air for Cathlyn Jones and Michael Davis in 2018. The couple met when they sat next to each other on …
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Funny school photos that didn’t turn out exactly how parents had planned
Picture day at school can be stressful for students and parents alike. Moms anguish over finding the perfect outfit for their kids. They wonder whether …
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This emotional PSA about adoption follows a teen becoming part of a family
The holiday season is here, which usually means a lot of family time and togetherness. But for the over 440,000 kids in foster care in …
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An amazing mom found a way for her son with cerebral palsy to enjoy a skate park—and the video will melt your heart
João Vicente, a 7-year-old boy from Brazil, has always wanted to skateboard. But he lives with a number of health problems, including a rare autoimmune …
An 8-year-old girl wrote a reference letter for her mom’s job search—and it is so sweet
A good reference letter can go a long way when job hunting. To help her in her search for a new gig, 8-year-old Sadie Rose …
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This video of a sweet dad who knows all of his daughter’s cheerleading routines is going viral
Dads who drive their daughters to cheer practice and watch them proudly from the stands during games are awesome. Dads who know their daughter’s cheer …
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson announced the birth of her first child with an adorable family photo
Shawn Johnson East is a mom! It’s time to celebrate (and to start losing sleep!) for retired gymnast Shawn Johnson East and NFL free agent …
This woman filmed her grandfather’s adorable reactions to seeing her and he’s melting hearts everywhere
Do you want your day to become infinitely better? Look no further than this absolutely heartwarming viral video of a Scottish grandpa. Twenty-four-year-old Jennifer Barclay …
Mom hilariously dressed her son as the sold-out Popeye’s chicken sandwich for Halloween
They say copying is the highest form of flattery, which is why for Halloween, you usually dress as something you love. Whether it be your …
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This boy’s ‘Rugrats’ Chuckie Finster Halloween costume is going viral
Halloween is for kids, yes, but that doesn’t mean we adults can’t get in on the fun too. And it’s even better when you can …
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These seniors made the spookiest haunted house ever
When you’re nearing the century mark, caskets at Halloweentime might seem less like spooky fun and more like a sobering reminder of your mortality. The …
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This 73-year-old woman is inspiring people with her fitness journey
It’s never too late to start your fitness journey — and all the proof you need is 73-year-old Joan MacDonald. At the age of 70, …
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A police officer bought car seats for a mom of 3 instead of writing her a ticket
In the state of Wisconsin, children must be in a car seat until they reach either the age of 4 or 40 pounds, and in …
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These adorable tiny ‘tattoo’ onesies make babies look like rock stars
Babies are known for their adorably squishable arms and legs. But now, their squishy appendages are getting a rock-star upgrade. With “tattoo” onesies, you can …
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Gabrielle Union and her daughter wore matching cheerleader costumes from ‘Bring It On’
Gabrielle Union and her daughter Kaavia were recently just spotted twinning in the most adorable way. Back in 2000, Union starred in the popular cheerleading …
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This toddler ate 18 containers of yogurt while her dad stepped away for 10 minutes
I was a sneaky snacker when I was a kid (and, not gonna lie, I’m a sneaky snacker now). But when I found myself alone in …
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This touching viral post pays tribute to friends who will drop everything to support you
As adults, life’s demands sometimes make it difficult — if not downright impossible — to see and connect with our friends as often as we’d …
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This 3-year-old’s ‘I am smart, I am blessed’ affirmation will warm your heart
Sometimes, all you need is positive self-talk to get going. Alissa Diop was walking her 3-year-old son Ayaan to school when he uttered some affirmations …
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Shawn Johnson shared a cute photo of herself wearing her 2008 Olympics leotard while 40 weeks pregnant
Olympic medalist and gymnast Shawn Johnson East is due any day now with her first child. But despite her advanced state of pregnancy, she can …
I wore my son’s insulin pump for a week—and here’s what I learned about living with type 1 diabetes
Six years ago I didn’t know insulin pumps existed. I’d never seen one, never contemplated how the 1.25 million Americans with type 1 diabetes managed …
Watch Jessica Biel’s reaction to an old video of her knocking now-husband Justin Timberlake’s band
Jessica Biel tied the knot with hubby Justin Timberlake in 2012, but the “7th Heaven” actor hasn’t always been a fan of the boy-bander. On …
Build-A-Bear now has kids’ apparel, and it’s super cute
Get ready for your kids to love Build-A-Bear Workshop in a whole new way! The retail company, known for stuffed animals you can build yourself, …
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This 2-year-old boy with cerebral palsy celebrated Halloween with an amazing ‘Up’ costume
Plenty of kids’ Halloween costumes are super-cute, but not many are super-cute and inspiring. Ohio 2-year-old Brantley Morse nailed both counts in his outfit based …
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Laura Prepon is pregnant with her second child
Congratulations are in order to Laura Prepon and her husband, actor Ben Foster! The couple, who are already parents to a 2-year-old daughter named Ella, …
This 9-year-old’s parents dared him to dress like a hot dog on school picture day and the results are hilarious
Most parents hope their kids will look their absolute best on picture day, and that usually involves dressing them in the perfect outfit. The Arsenault …
This barber moved his chair outside for an overwhelmed boy with autism
Sometimes, the smallest of gestures can have a huge impact. The story of Marco Conti, the barber who moved a chair outside his shop for …
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This bride had four grandmas as her flower girls and the photos are beautiful
When Lyndsey Grant Raby got married this fall, her four flower girls carried “Here Comes the Bride” baskets and wore sparkly blue lace dresses with …
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Family Circle magazine will publish its last issue in December
The end of 2019 will be the end of an era for what was once a thriving publication. Publisher group Meredith Corporation announced Family Circle …
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This dad’s post on how to be a supportive partner is going viral
Ted Gonder is a 29-year-old father of three, and he has some advice for new dads out there who are trying to figure out the …
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What you need to know about adrenarche, the surge in hormones before puberty
Your child has made it past the terrible twos and those subsequent “threenage” years, as well. Puberty is still years out. But, as a parent, …
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This mom’s theory about why her son’s laundry is filled with scrunchies is going viral
Not so long ago, scrunchies were kind of a joke — along with high-waisted jeans and tiny backpacks, reminders of severely outdated 1980s and ’90s …
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The touching story behind why this high school’s homecoming court went barefoot
The competition for homecoming queen may bring to mind visions of cutthroat acts in the name of nabbing the coveted title of high-school royalty. But …
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New ‘Sesame Street’ character has a parent struggling with addiction
“Sesame Street” is an iconic children’s show that has always been a trailblazer when it comes to tackling serious issues in age-appropriate ways. Over the …
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These new Harry Potter swaddle blankets are so cute
If you’re in search of the perfect gift for the Harry Potter-loving new parent in your life, you won’t find anything more adorable (and functional!) …
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A Facebook post telling moms to divorce their lazy husbands is going viral
Writer Zawn Villines has a message for every overwhelmed mom who feels her husband isn’t pulling his weight — divorce him. In a now-viral Facebook …
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This 9-year-old won a 10k race that he didn’t even know he was running—and now he’s training for the Junior Olympics
When Kade Lovell didn’t cross the finish line of the 5k he was running, his mom started to worry about her kiddo. The 9-year-old was …
Some schools are allowing students to take days off for their mental health
Mental health awareness is growing throughout the U.S. and with good reason. The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that one in five Americans …
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This mom told her kids they need to stay still to charge their glow-in-the-dark pajamas
As any parent can tell you, getting your kids to slow down and stay still can be quite a challenge. One mom came up with …
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Allyson Felix just broke Usain Bolt’s record for number medals won—just 10 months after giving birth
Allyson Felix just set a huge record in running. The track-and-field superstar won her 12th gold medal at the International Association of Athletics Federations World …
Ricky Martin and his husband are expecting their fourth child
Ricky Martin and his husband, Jwan Yosef, will soon welcome a new baby into their family! Martin shared the exciting news at the Human Rights …
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This teacher carried a student with spina bifida so she didn’t have to miss a field trip
So many teachers put in extra time and energy to help out the kids in their classrooms. But one teacher in Kentucky really went out …
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This 9-year-old filled an empty ChapStick tube with cheese to eat during class—and people are very impressed
Just when you thought kids were wasting their time watching YouTube video after YouTube video, this girl comes along with the cheese-in-a-tube hack she picked …