Being a good ally to the LGBTQ+ community is undeniably important, especially as a parent. We all want to make sure our kids are kind, compassionate, and understanding, and the best way to encourage them to be accepting is by modeling it ourselves. Whether you’re the parent of an LGBTQ+ child or not, it’s essential to be supportive! In the interview above, the hosts of the Momtourage podcast speak with Amy Landwehr, the mother of a trans teenager, about how to support a child who comes out as transgender....

As the seasons change throughout the year, most of us experience changes in our skin — and the same is true for babies! In fact, babies may be more vulnerable to the changing seasons because their skin is much more delicate than older kids’ and adults’ skin. Babies’ skin is 30% thinner than adult skin, and it takes two to four years for their skin to mature. That’s why it’s so important to take care of babies’ skin — to make sure it’s hydrated, moisturized, and protected....

I’m a Christian, and I believe in divorce . Does reading that sentence make you uncomfortable? No judgment; it used to make me uncomfortable as well. Let’s dive into this together. I got married when I was twenty-five years old because of an unplanned pregnancy , but that is a story for another day. I did not just get married because I was pregnant, but it was the reason why I married quickly....

Most baby shower themes are pretty predictable, but celebrity mom-to-be Ireland Baldwin decided to do something a bit different (and that’s putting it mildly). She and her partner, RAC, hosted a strip club-themed baby shower, complete with Ireland dressing up in a risqué and bump-baring number as she celebrated alongside some of her famous friends. Ireland shared a glimpse of her big celebration with fans on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ireland (@irelandirelandireland)...

Potty training is often an overwhelming experience for parents. Whether it’s because you have a limited time to do so or a reluctant kid, it can feel impossible. But some parents claim that they’ve cracked the code on potty training, suggesting different methods they found effective. Parents of super young babies have touted elimination communication as the most effective way to potty train. Many start when their kids aren’t even old enough to hold up their own heads....

Now a mom of three, Jennifer Garner has had time to come into her own as a mom. But like any other parent, there was definitely a learning curve in the beginning. In a new cover interview with Allure, Jennifer admitted to being a bit obsessive as a first-time mom — like many are. Jennifer is a mom of three. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images She and ex-husband Ben Affleck have three children together: 17-year-old Violet, 14-year-old Seraphina, and 11-year-old Samuel....

Through both her Shiny Happy People docuseries and the recent release of her memoir, Counting the Cost, Jill Duggar has been opening up more and more about what it was like growing up under dad Jim Bob’s thumb and how he’s treated her as an adult. Although her parents are (obviously) famous for having 19 children, Jill has never felt that it was in the cards for her to have a family quite that big, and in a new interview, she revealed how her dad reacted when he found out she may not be able to have a large family due to fertility issues....

What to Know After growing up in the spotlight, there’s no doubt that Joy-Anna Duggar is used to getting all kinds of unwelcome criticism on her social media posts. But this time, some of her followers may have taken things too far. After sharing a video of what her Sunday morning as a mom of three looks like in a post on Instagram, she’s receiving tons of unsolicited advice and shade… and even a bit of pregnancy speculation mixed in there for good measure....

After much speculation, Justin Bieber has confirmed in a touching Instagram post that his wife Hailey Bieber is pregnant. The pregnancy announcement comes amid months of concern that the couple was heading for divorce . But it now seems like just the opposite. The couple, who married when they were quite young, have talked about having children together for years. It’s evidently the right time for them now. It even looks like they might have actually renewed their vows as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives....

Kim Kardashian has a new project, and some people are big mad about it — not that she’s any stranger to controversy ! Kim has signed on to executive produce a three-part docuseries on actress and icon Elizabeth Taylor. While it may seem like the perfect fit for some, as Elizabeth knew a thing or two about a scandal herself, some fans are less than thrilled with Kim’s involvement. In fact, some people are going so far as to say that they won’t watch the series because of Kim ....

What to Know Trump recently made a claim that really offended Harry. While talking to Fox Business earlier this month, Trump made the bold claim that NATO wasn’t as involved in the war with Afghanistan as they want the world to believe. “We’ve never needed them. We have never really asked anything of them,” he said. “You know, they’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, and they did—they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines....

Days after news broke that Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker left the band’s tour to deal with a family emergency, his wife, reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian , who is currently pregnant with her fourth child, has taken to Instagram to reveal that their baby almost died. In a heartfelt post made on September 6, Kourtney who announced her pregnancy in June after a long fertility journey, thanked her doctors, saying that her baby had to have “urgent fetal surgery....

Kris Jenner is in her grandma bag. She recently revealed that she’s trying to get cool grandma points with her oldest grandson, Mason. We don’t see or hear much about him now that he’s getting older and firmly in his teenage years , so even just a little detail about him feels like such a big deal, and this is a pretty important one! Apparently, Kris has promised to buy him a car when he turns 16 — a milestone that’s just two years away....

Daytime talk show host Jerry Springer has died, according to a family representative. The former-politician-turned-TV-icon gained notoriety with his series The Jerry Springer Show , which often devolved into the comical and controversial. He is survived by his daughter and sister. ‘TMZ’ confirmed the sad news with Jerry’s family. Jerry Springer, one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, has died … TMZ has confirmed. https://t.co/PVIcjDcDld — TMZ (@TMZ) April 27, 2023...

It’s been a roller coaster few years for Mama June Shannon , and she’s still dealing with the consequences of her actions. While talking to the Daily Mail, June revealed that she spent over $1 million on drugs in the height of her addiction, and now that she’s sober, the reality star is still picking up the pieces. June opened up about the lowest point of her addiction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by June Shannon (@mamajune)...

A common guideline for disciplining kids is the old adage “The punishment should fit the crime.” Sadly, many caregivers lash out physically in anger when a child makes a mistake. Some of these instances of abuse end in tragedy with a life lost. An Arkansas man recently pleaded guilty to a crime he committed in 2022. Nathan Bridges admitted to drowning his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son while punishing him, and the details are horrific....

After weeks of reported gun violence in the United States, a school district in Maryland has reported two separate gun-related incidents within a matter of days. First, police received a report regarding an attack with a gun on a Prince George’s County School District school bus on May 1. Then three days later, an eighth grader at G. James Gholson Middle School in Landover allegedly came to school with a loaded gun, which a teacher discovered....

After Meghan Markle gave us a more personal peek into who she is and what she loves doing most in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan , when it premiered this week, she’s keeping up the momentum. On Thursday, Meghan shared a video of herself baking cookies with kids Archie and Lili – a rare glimpse into her private life at home as a mom. Meghan shared the video on her new Instagram account....

As the nation continues to reel from yet another school shooting, this time at a private Christian academy in Nashville, Tennessee, Melissa Joan Hart has revealed that she experienced Monday’s tragedy firsthand. In an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, the 46-year-old actress said she and her husband, Mark Wilkerson, helped guide a group of terrified kindergartners to safety as the shooting unfolded at The Covenant School. An emotional Melissa described how she came to be involved in the situation....

An 18-year-old girl who just recently graduated from high school was found dead after failing to show up for work one day. MyAngel Walker worked at a NHC Healthcare facility in Clinton, South Carolina, and wanted to be a nurse , WYFF reported. After her family reported her missing on December 12, she was found dead in a car. Later, two teenagers were arrested in connection with her death ....