The holidays can be hard for any parent , let alone one whose income is stretched thin as it is. You might argue that they have an entire year from Dec. 26 onward to play for the following Christmas, but that’s still not totally realistic for everyone. Someone should tell that to one dad on TikTok who says otherwise, though. The TikTok user, whose name is Sam, says in his video that if a parent can’t afford Christmas and to spend money on gifts for their kids, then they straight up don’t deserve those kids....

Dear dads of the world, handsome, wonderful, amazing giving dads … Remember when your wife, your lady, your partner, was pregnant ? Vomiting up everything, feeling sick from the smell of meat … wanting to eat chalk and smell gasoline (maybe that was just me)… remember how she was exhausted? How she couldn’t see her feet? How she felt like a turtle who was stuck on her back and couldn’t get up?...

It’s been nearly a week since a fight broke out at a Texas high school track meet , leaving one student dead and two families devastated. Prosecutors have since charged 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The accused killer’s family released a statement on April 7, 2025, sharing their condolences with the Metcalf family and offering prayers . Now, the Anthony family is asking the public for empathy as they navigate this unfathomable situation....

It is possible for exes to remain cool with each other after breaking up — at least, it is for these exes! Fergie was quick to congratulate ex-husband Josh Duhamel and his new wife, Audra Mari, after they announced they are expecting their first child together. The singer was married to the actor from 2009 to 2017, and together they share a son, Axl , who is 10 years old....

Grandparents and presents go together like peanut butter and jelly, and honestly, we love how much our parents love our children. However, our play areas are already bursting at the seams, and with the holidays coming up, we’re about to be inundated even more. So when the grandparents come a-calling for gift ideas , instead of sending them another toy list, ask them to give your kids the most precious present of all : TIME....

The family of two young parents accused of killing their newborn says the infant should never have been allowed to leave the hospital . Z’ibreyea Parker, 21, gave birth to a baby girl on April 25, 2024, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Just nine days later, the baby was dead. Parker and the baby’s father, 23-year-old Hilary Johnson II, were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the newborn’s death....

Living in the United States, an unfortunate reality for many of us is that mass shootings have become a harsh and harrowing occurrence across the country on what feels like quite a regular basis. In the wake of events like the Nashville school shooting and the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting , even our youngest of kids now face the scary anxiety of entering their own schools , shaken by the possibility it can happen to them too....

Are you a Nordy Club member? Well, get thee to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (online) ASAP! There is something from every department. The deals are amazing! And you get early access to the sale — days before the hoi polloi are allowed in! Nordy Club members get access at 12:30 p.m. ET on July 12, but Nordy Club Icons and Ambassadors can shop today at 12:30 p.m. ET. The official sale doesn’t begin until July 19, so this is a significant leg-up on the “competition....

Hilary Duff is on the cusp of becoming a mom of four . She and her husband, Matthew Koma, announced in December that they were expecting their third child together. And now, her due date has nearly arrived. The Lizzie McGuire actress and her singer-songwriter/producer beau currently have two daughters, Banks, 5, and Mae, 3. Hilary also shares a son, Luca, 12, with her ex-husband, Mike Comrie. Baby No. 4 will soon join them — but first, Hilary shared their last photos as a family of five....

Divorce is never fun, and when there are kids involved, it can be increasingly challenging. Parents want to be sure their children are happy with their living arrangements , so they try to lessen the blow. Sometimes, kids prefer to be with one parent over the other , and if it eases their transition after the divorce, parents will make concessions so their kids are happy. A mother posted about her strained relationship with her teenage son in Reddit’s AITA forum , and it’s a tough one....

A few months ago, when New York City first started issuing stay-at-home orders, I was more than happy to have extra time at home. My fiancé, my dog, and I would spend the entire day on the couch, working and binge-watching television shows nonstop. Within a few days, I was bored, but I had no interest in baking bread or doing home workouts. I’m an artsy person and I love teaching myself new crafts: I’ve done tons of things over the years, from making my own soaps, to watercoloring greeting cards, to doing wood-burning, to creating macramé planters ....

A few years ago, I became friends with neighbors in my building — sisters Sasha and Nadia, Nadia’s husband, and their daughter, Zoe. When we first met, Zoe was just under 2 years old. I absolutely love kids, and I instantly bonded with little Zoe. Over the past few years, I’ve become incredibly close to Zoe and her family — in fact, Zoe is going to be the flower girl at my wedding next year!...

We all know that parenting isn’t always an easy gig. Even the most cooperative kids have rough days and can require an endless amount of patience. Another truth is that some kids are just more challenging than others, especially when they are younger. It can be hard to watch when someone we love is struggling to parent a kid who may have behavior issues or just requires higher levels of support , especially if that someone is a friend who is a young single mother....

What to Know Over the weekend, Gwen Stefani shut down rumors that she and Blake Shelton are on the rocks with a sweet picture showing off a little PDA, but now, one insider is claiming that there may have actually been some truth to those rumors after all. Reportedly, Gwen and Blake have hit a tough stretch in their marriage, and they even hit their breaking point while trying to overcome challenges together....

Ready to be tempted? Because this is — seriously! — tempting. Urban Decay cosmetics are half off at Nordstrom Rack ! That puts this high-quality brand in direct competition with drugstore cosmetics. But the price isn’t even the most tempting thing about this sale. Wouldn’t you love to get the look of Game of Thrones on your eyes? The themed palette comes in the most exquisite packaging, complete with a pop-up Iron Throne....

With his health scare from earlier this year behind him, it looks like Jamie Foxx has yet another thing to celebrate. It’s official — Jamie’s daughter, Corinne, is engaged to boyfriend Joe Hooten , and the bride-to-be shared the exciting news in a sweet Instagram post where she showed off her brand-new bling. Those who follow Corinne on social media know that she has shared updates on her relationship here and there over the last few years, so this big milestone certainly seems to have been a long time coming....

Jedidiah and Katey Duggar will soon welcome twins , becoming a family of six. Judging by a new video the couple shared, they have installed car seats ahead of the babies’ arrival. Critics, however, slammed Jedidiah and Katey Duggar for their kids’ serious car seat safety hazards. To recap, Jed and Katey said, “I do” in April 2021 after a low-key courtship and engagement. They welcomed their first child, a son named Truett, in May 2022, followed by a daughter, Nora, in May 2023....

Fans of the Today show were heartbroken this week when longtime host Hoda Kotb announced that she’s leaving the morning show , but no one has been more emotional about the change than her Hoda & Jenna cohost, Jenna Bush Hager. On Thursday, Jenna broke down in tears talking about how much Hoda has meant to her throughout her career. The show won’t be the same without seeing these two together!...

Anyone who has tried to buy or sell a house knows that it’s not always the easiest process, and sometimes, celebrities go through this stress too. Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has been trying to sell her New York City penthouse for seven years, and after a lot of stops and starts, it has finally happened. J.Lo has been spending most of her time in Los Angeles with husband Ben Affleck, and they have a massive home there , and now it looks like her NYC apartment is no longer her concern while she’s living and working across the country....

Co-parenting is hard, and it can be harder when you don’t have a good relationship with the person you’re trying to do the co-parenting with. Kailyn Lowry and her ex Chris Lopez have a very strained relationship these days, and they haven’t tried to keep it a secret. After their romantic relationship went south, they’ve seemingly struggled to work together to parent their sons, Lux and Creed. Chris has gotten in the habit of airing out his grievances on social media, and this time is no different....