April has certainly been an eventful month for former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell . On Tuesday, Drake was spotted inhaling balloons in the front seat of his car in Los Angeles, just days after news broke that his wife had filed for divorce from the 36-year-old actor. Photographers captured Drake in his car outside his home. Drake Bell looks to be in a bad place – inhaling from a balloon that appears to be filled with nitrous oxide … a troubling move that comes amid some tumultuous weeks for him....

It’s no secret things look a little brighter at Christmastime. Perhaps this is because of all the joy and merriment we share with our family and friends. Another illuminating factor, of course, is all the Christmas light displays around town. You don’t have to channel Clark Griswold and cause a power outage to make the holidays special. You can add your own sparkle without terrorizing your neighbors. Here are 10 simple Christmas light ideas that will help your home dazzle and shine....

The first thing I asked when my baby was born was “Is the baby breathing? Is he okay?” I had a 12-hour exhausting labour . My vagina out for the world to see. While I struggled to get up and cried in pain, a nurse entered my room and asked “Are you going to breastfeed?” and latched a painful angry piranha to my unsuspecting nipples. A doctor entered my room and asked “How many feeds has he had?...

The husband of a Texas woman wants the man who shot and killed her in an alleged road rage incident to come forward. Zane Jones was headed to work with his wife, Paola Nunez Linares, about 9:15 Monday night in Hurst when she was shot in the head along East Loop 820. Jones said his wife came to Texas from Guatemala looking for a better life. Jones told NBC 5 that he and Nunez were traveling in their Kia minivan when the altercation occurred....

When a girl has her first period, it can be a confusing and possibly embarrassing time. While some girls embrace the change in their lives, others may take more time to adjust. And some moms may want to celebrate. One dad on Reddit stepped in when his wife chose to throw a period party for their tween daughter. The wife was excited to celebrate , but his daughter was embarrassed....

Sometimes, there are true crime stories that will truly blow your mind. When you hear about their crimes, you think, “How could they have done something like that ?” The reason for the crime may be the thing that shocks you, or perhaps it’s the way in which they went about it. If you’re looking for a true crime story that will truly blow your mind, it’s the “mushroom murders....

Tragedy has struck for actress Caterina Scorsone and her family. The Grey’s Anatomy star recently revealed on Instagram that a massive fire ravaged the home she shared with her three young daughters. Fortunately, Caterina was able to get her children to safety, but the same can’t be said for the family’s beloved pets. Caterina shared her heartbreaking story with fans on Monday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caterina Scorsone (@caterinascorsone)...

Independence: it’s what all parents want for our kids eventually, and it’s what all kids start to demand at toddlerhood. Once they start walking they think, “What do I need these bozos for? I can do anything! You, grownup! Bring me my blue sippy cup and my Moo Cow doll and the keys to the car, please.” It’s a bittersweet time, for sure. On the one hand, there’s the anxiety that comes with watching your baby do things on their own for the first time, but on the other hand, it’s pretty amazing seeing them start to grow up....

The past few months have been difficult for Jenelle Evans’ son Jace . The teen has run away three times in less than three months from the North Carolina property where the former Teen Mom star lives with husband David Eason and their children. His first runaway attempt came at the end of the summer, less than six months after Jenelle gained custody of him. After his most recent runaway attempt allegedly ended with David physically assaulting him, custody of Jace was turned over to Child Protective Services....

It’s no secret that Teen Mom star Amber Portwood has experienced hard times through the years. Between mental health issues and drug addiction, the MTV personality has been focused on getting her life sorted out. But recently, Amber’s daughter Leah Shirley made a bold confession about her stepmom, Kristina . To recap, Amber and Gary Shirley welcomed Leah in 2008. They split for good in 2013. Gary married Kristina Anderson in 2015, and they welcomed a daughter, Emilee, that same year....

Nathan Griffith , former Teen Mom star and the ex-fiancé of Jenelle Evans , has made a bunch of claims about Jenelle. In most recent reports, after a bombshell interview with The U.S. Sun , Nathan claimed that his TV personality ex once left her two younger kids, Ensley and Kaiser (who is Nathan’s son) bouncing around between babysitters in Vegas for three weeks while she and her eldest, Jace, traveled to North Carolina....

Christmas is more than just one day — it’s a whole season filled with parties and activities. To be completely honest, it can be difficult to come up with creative ideas when hosting multiple gatherings of family and friends. This list is designed to help you out on the drinks. Christmas cocktails will liven up a party. After all, jingle bells are not the only thing that can make spirits bright!...

Birthday party season is in full swing over the warm weather months, so if you’re gearing up to host a birthday party soon, you might be wondering: to give birthday party favors or not to give? I am not an expert, but I will kick things off by saying that I fully believe all parents are fully in their rights to completely skip birthday party favors altogether. Many kids have way too much stuff to even notice or keep party favors, and they will end up in the trash....

We had a big win in my house last month. We finally convinced our second grade daughter to try the Ramona Quimby books. She dove in, and she hasn’t come up for air yet. Score one for girl power in the book shelves ! I’ve been a little down in the dumps about the state of children’s literature lately — particularly the message being sent to young girls . The “hot” books that my daughter’s classmates are reading all seem to have male characters at the center … and boys who are jerks to boot (seriously, what do people SEE in this Wimpy Kid character?...

There are tons of options for subscription boxes nowadays, from beauty products, to coffee, to home goods, to books. Check out some of our absolute favorite kids’ subscription boxes to find the perfect match for the little ones in your life! These thoughtful and interactive gifts will have them eagerly awaiting their next delivery, making the holiday spirit last all year long. Check out some of our absolute favorite subscription boxes for kids....

When it came time to register for my baby shower , I couldn’t believe the massive amount of STUFF that was out on the market for babies. Diamond-encrusted pacifiers? Silk sheets? For babies? The baby commerce trap is wide and just waiting to swallow you whole, all in the name of making sure your baby has the BEST childhood ever. Sadly, I’m not just talking about the internal debate over whether your baby really needs a warm glow cast on her wipes before they touch her delicate behind (she doesn’t)....

An 11-year-old girl in Oklahoma allegedly gave birth at home without medical help — and the girl’s stepfather is the father of the baby. On August 16, 2025, the girl delivered a baby born at 36 weeks of gestation in Muskogee. The girl allegedly did not receive prenatal care and hadn’t been to a doctor in more than a year, according to court documents. Police learned of the situation when the Walkers took the 11-year-old to the hospital after she gave birth , KJRH reported....

When young children are in the water , it’s imperative that an adult supervises them. Whether it’s a swimming pool, a lake, or a bathtub, turning your back for just a second can have grave consequences. Courtney Marie Newsom, a 31-year-old mom from Arkansas, learned that lesson in the most difficult way possible. Her 14-month-old son, Brady, drowned while in a bathtub on August 7, 2025. More than two months later, Newsom faces charges in the toddler’s death ....

Police issued a reminder after a teen girl from Washington, DC, allegedly shot and killed herself by accident. We talk a lot about younger kids getting their hands on guns and accidentally killing themselves or others . But it can still happen with kids who are older and should seemingly know better. The girl was messing around with the gun when it went off, which was a surprise. While it is currently being handled as an accident, police are still investigating how the teen was in possession of the gun in the first place....

Police are investigating why a Brazilian teenage boy injected himself with butterfly remains mixed with water. Some are trying to find a connection between the action and an online challenge, but they still don’t have definitive examples or challenges. The story of the Brazilian teenage boy shocked people . He denied claims that he saw someone online injecting themselves with butterfly remains, so it’s hard to know what exactly made him decide to do such a thing....