Parenting

50 Hilarious Parents Who Tweeted Through Another LooOOOoooOOong Month Of Parenthood
"This little boy got in my car with my kids, and I assumed it was one of their friends. I asked his name and introduced myself. He gets out of the car, and my kids say, 'I don’t know that boy. I guess he just wanted a ride.'💀" —@themultiplemom

28 Hysterical Moms And Dads Who Tweeted Their Way Through Another Grueling Week Of Parenthood
"There was a hostage situation at my daughter’s 3-hour dance recital. It was me, I was held hostage." —@IHideFromMyKids

13 Unfortunate Things That Might Happen When You're Pregnant
Nine months of not-so-cool stuff.

32 Hilarious Tweets By Parents Who REALLY Need A Decade-Long Nap
"My daughter said the holes in my jeans make me look scruffy and I’m confused because I don’t remember giving birth to my mother" —@Lottie_Poppie

30 Hilarious Moms And Dads Who Tweeted Their Way Through Another Looooooong Week Of Parenthood
"My daughter wrote a song called 'FFF (Fake Friends Forever)' and I don’t know if I should produce it or put her in therapy." —@itssherifield

This Babysitter Sparked A Huge Debate After Asking Parents To Pay Half Of Their $840 Bill After They Canceled Last Minute
"When I told Claudia, she definitely had sticker shock. But when I broke down the price and she shopped around, she realized I was the cheaper option."

Tan France And His Husband Rob Are Expecting Their Second Child, And I'm So Happy For Them
"Becoming dads has been our greatest joy, and we are so excited to grow our family with the help of our wonderful surrogate."

7 Essential Products For Your Baby's Dental Care
We asked pediatric experts for a variety of colorful and effective washcloths, toothbrushes, and toothpastes to make brushing your baby or toddler’s teeth a little easier.

Pregnancy Is Getting More Dangerous In The US, New Data Show, Especially For Black People
“Let’s face it. We lie in America by saying we really value mothers, motherhood, and women when we clearly don’t.”

Here Are 8 Baby Skincare Products That Experts Recommend For Eczema
There’s no cure for eczema, but here are some dermatologist-recommended moisturizers, bath products, and wipes that may help babies with the skin condition.

The Opioid Crisis Is Affecting Babies And Toddlers Like Never Before
“The study’s findings tell us that children, especially infants, are collateral damage in the current opioid crisis.”

People Are Thanking Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union For Treating Their Daughter With The Respect Every LGBT+ Child Deserves
"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you give your beautiful daughter," one fan shared when Dwyane Wade shared a clip of their now-viral NAACP acceptance speech. "If only I had a father like you when I was coming up."

Don’t Freak Out About Your Gas Stove (Yet)
“I don't want people panicking or everyone feeling like they need to go out and renovate their whole kitchen or remove their appliances. But I do think this is the beginning of awareness.”

I Really Try Not To Mom-Shame, But I'll Make An Exception For These 17 Moms Because This Is Wild
For the love of God, go to a doctor if you have a medical question for your child — not a Facebook group.

The Best STEM Gifts For School-Age Kids, According To Education Experts
Budding scientists, engineers and math-lovers will love these toys and games that teach important life skills and are fun to play.

Chick-Fil-A And Other Restaurants Added Sesame To Their Food And People With Sesame Allergies Are Pissed
People are concerned that restaurants and food manufacturers may be adding sesame to products in response to a law that was passed to make it easier for those with allergies to identify the ingredient.

The Best Imaginative Gifts For Creative Kids
These holiday gifts will help the kiddos unleash their creativity — and keep them entertained for hours.

Children In The UK Are Dying Of Invasive Strep A Infections. Here’s What To Know.
It’s unclear how bad strep A cases are in the US, but doctors say they’re seeing more bacterial infections in kids who’ve also had viral infections.

Here Are Canada's Top Baby Names Of 2022
Did your baby's name make the list?

Amoxicillin Is In Short Supply. Here’s What To Know About The Liquid Antibiotic That’s Commonly Used To Treat Kids.
The shortage of this liquid antibiotic, which is often the first-choice treatment for children’s ear infections and other problems, is expected to last several months.

These Are The Baby Products That BuzzFeed Parents Loved In 2022
If there are any products that can make giving birth and/or parenting a little easier, you want to know, right? Here’s what BuzzFeed staffers recommend.

This Kid Hid An Apple Core "Underneath" (Underneath WHAT?!), And It's Inspiring Parents To Share Their Own Kids' Mysterious Eating Habits
"2-year-old once created an entire checkerboard out of sliced cheese that he stuck onto the window in our living room." —@KLM19464

This Woman Leaves Her Baby To Sleep Alone Outside In Public — But In Her Country, It's The Norm
"My visiting nurse emphasized most to me that it would help with my stress levels and help the family function better, which I agree with."

This Therapist Shared The 10 Things She Would Never Do With Her Children, And It Has Started A Viral Conversation
"I do not teach them to just trust authority figures no matter what."

People Share The Absolute Worst Things Someone Said To Them During Their Pregnancy, And It Hurt Me To Read These
"After finding out I was pregnant with twins, a random stranger asked if they had the same father."

Here's The Whole Story Of Why This Mom Is Making Her Pregnant Teen Move Out Before Her Baby Is Born...But Is She In The Wrong?
"Her: I'll get a job. Me: Who's going to watch the baby while you're at work? Her: I thought you and dad could. Me: Absolutely not, I'm not raising another baby."

After Years Of Painful Sex, This 23-Year-Old Mom Discovered She Was Once Given A "Husband Stitch" Without Her Consent
"I, quite frankly, was in total shock."

I Had An Abortion And Here's What It's Really Like, From Pushing Through Protesters To Getting A Numbing Shot In My Vagina
As a patient faced with an appointment log, I couldn't find first-person stories about what actually happens on the table — so I wrote one.

"We Do A Terrible Job Educating Women About Their Bodies": This Doctor Is Opening Up About Vaginal Prolapse And Just How Common It Is
"Almost every patient I see tells me how much they wished they knew [vaginal prolapse] could happen to them."

People Share The Worst, Weirdest, And Wildest Things Someone Told Them While Pregnant, And I'm Shocked
"Everybody felt the need to tell me their horrific birth experiences."