As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself pulling out those toddler floaties from last year and stocking up on sunscreen. With plans of poolside parties or days on the lake comes the big question: At what age can a child swim independently? Drowning is the single-leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. For that reason, water safety is a high priority for many parents, and wondering when your child might be ready to swim on their own is a valid (and important) question....

Now that Hilaria and Alec Baldwin have added seven children to the family, many are predicting that they’re officially done having kids … including their doctors! In a new interview, Hilaria revealed that Alec’s doctor has advised him more than once to get a vasectomy . Hilaria talked to Romper about the situation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) Apparently, every time she gives birth, her OB sends home a special message for Hilaria’s 65-year-old husband....

Hey there, fellow sandwich generation sister ! I’m here with a topic that’s near and dear to my heart — the delicate balancing act of caring for both our aging parents and our young children. I know, I know, it’s a lot, right? Just when you think you’ve got this whole parenting thing down, life decides to throw you another curveball in the form of needing to be a caregiver for your parents, too....

People have different feelings and preferences when it comes to celebrating their birthdays. Regardless of how you like to celebrate, it can be hurtful and disappointing when your loved ones don’t seem to really care about your birthday. One 40-year-old woman “just wanted to feel appreciated for a day.” When she found out her husband was throwing a party for her, she was looking forward to it — until she found out the real story....

A few years ago, weighted blankets became all the rage. These heavy blankets are known to be relaxing, anxiety-reducing, and calming — for many people, they feel like a big hug. After I got a weighted blanket for my bed, I couldn’t wait to share the gospel of weighted blankets with my friends and family. My niece, Zoe, is 3-1/2 and she loves blankets. Every time I visit her, we cuddle up in a giant pile of blankets on the couch and snuggle while we watch out favorite television shows....

Is there really such a thing as a perfect body ? Some people think so and spend their entire lives working to achieve what they believe is the ideal form. That may mean countless hours in the gym or in front of the mirror with detailed hair and makeup application. For others, it’s costly and risky surgeries that sometimes take a scary turn. Yered Licona, a Spanish-speaking mom and comedian who posts on Instagram as @wandersloveroficial, was on a journey for the perfect behind and traveled to Canada for injections....

In the months leading up to Christmas in 2024, Kayleigh Tilley traveled to several destinations around the world, including Turkey and Amsterdam. She even went white water rafting and zip lining. Just a couple of weeks before Christmas, she went out dancing with her coworkers. She had no reason to suspect that she was pregnant : no weight gain, no morning sickness , no missed periods. But when she eventually arrived at the hospital on Christmas Day, medical staff told her she was eight months pregnant and going into labor....

Kevin Federline ‘s upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew , has already unleashed a lot of criticism about ex-wife Britney Spears , and the latest excerpt involves criticism coming from her younger sister. In his book, Kevin revealed text messages he says Jamie Lynn Spears sent to him and his wife, Victoria Prince, criticizing Britney’s parenting and her lack of “accountability” as a mother. Kevin shared texts that Jamie Lynn reportedly sent his wife....

Marrying into the Duggar family usually means becoming subject to a lot of speculation about babies and family size. It’s only natural for people to wonder if Michelle Duggar ‘s kids are going to follow in her footsteps and have their own double digit brood of children, but as far as Jason Duggar and his wife Maddie are concerned? They’d rather be left out of that particular conversation , especially for now....

Just weeks after celebrating their second wedding anniversary, this Duggar couple is now the parents of two. On Friday morning, Jed and Katey announced the birth of their second child , sharing the first photos of their little one with Counting On fans, along with footage from the delivery. Jed and Katey welcomed a baby girl. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jedidiah Katey Duggar (@jed_duggar)...

Earlier this week, news broke that Jenelle Evans had decided to send her 16-year-old son Jace to live with his father, Andrew Lewis. Considering that Andrew hasn’t been around for most of Jace’s life, fans were confused at the choice. But now, the former Teen Mom star is opening up about what made her send him to Florida with a one-way ticket – and apparently, it only has a little to do with his recent runs away from home....

However unethical we might have thought things were behind the scenes of TLC’s series about the Duggar family , it seems like they were so much worse. Jill Duggar has revealed that Jim Bob took all the money the family made from filming and then tried to avoid paying it out to her, even though she’d earned it. Things really began to sour for Jill around the time her first child was born....

While promoting his upcoming Netflix show, comedian John Mulaney roasted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. John’s new show, titled Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney , is set to premiere on March 12. Speaking to reporters about his show, John joked, “We will never be relevant. We will never be your source for news. We will always be reckless. Netflix will always provide us with data that we will ignore.”...

These days, Josiah and Lauren Duggar are living a mostly private life, but now, we finally have an update on what’s been going on with them. Reportedly, Josiah and Lauren have spent $573K on a brand new home , just as it was revealed that Lauren’s expecting their third child. Josiah and Lauren built a home on Michelle and Jim Bob’s property. See Josiah and rarely-seen wife Lauren’s brand-new mansion in very first photos https://t....

Now that the oldest members of the Duggar family have had the chance to settle into their adult lives, many of them have chosen not to follow their parents’ cult-like religion, the Institute in Basic Life Principles. And now, Joy-Anna Duggar is sharing how her sisters paved the way for her to make her own choices about her faith, too. In a new YouTube vlog, Joy opened up about Jill and Jinger’s memoirs , admitting that they “rocked my world” when she read them....

Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me , is coming out next week, but it feels like some of the biggest revelations about her past are being revealed this week as she promotes the upcoming release. In the process, she seems to be dropping all the bombshells about her relationship with Justin Timberlake , and if what we’ve already learned is any indication, there could be even more coming. But even though Britney clearly isn’t holding back, Justin doesn’t seem to be too concerned about it....

A year after the birth of her fifth child, Kailyn Lowry is opening up about her pregnancy and delivery. Kailyn surprised fans when she announced the birth of her son Rio months after he made his way into the world. Although she has posted limited photos of the toddler on social media so far, she has spoken more about him on her podcast, Barely Famous . In a recent episode, Kail and boyfriend Elijah Scott opened up about the “traumatic” experiences surrounding Rio’s conception and birth that they’ve never shared until now....

Former Teen Mom star Kailyn Lowry has never been one to shy away from telling it like it is — even when it comes to her own personal and very difficult experiences. In a new TikTok video that she shared this week, Kail opened up about her biggest traumas while contributing to a viral trend on the app, and it’s eye-opening (and heartbreaking) for fans to hear about everything she’s been through....

What to Know The rumored tension between Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla may be more intense than we originally thought. According to a royal insider, Kate has been “limiting informal contact” between her children (particularly Prince George) and Camilla, but in the Princess of Wales’ eyes, she’s not doing it to be petty — she’s doing it to protect them . The relationship between Kate and Camilla is reportedly “incredibly strained....

“After Hours” singer Kehlani is in a custody battle with her ex Javaughn Young-White. This week, Javaughn filed for full custody of their 5-year-old daughter, Adeya Nomi, claiming that Kehlani belongs to a dangerous “cult” that has allegedly convinced his ex that he is a danger to her and their child. This news comes less than two months after the release of Kehlani’s latest album, Crash, was released in June....