An Indiana mother was arrested October 16 after a months-long investigation into two separate cases of juvenile drug overdoses at her Indianapolis home. Jasmine Clark, 27, allegedly left drugs accessible to her children in her downtown apartment. Police visited the location twice during the summer and reportedly administered Narcan to Clark’s daughter, Ca’Marii, who was 11 months old at the time of the first incident and 12 months old at the time of the second....

Kids march to the beat of their own drums . They genuinely do not care what your intentions are. Chances are, at one point during raising them, you’ll experience them exercising their independence. And while sometimes their quest for independence will be frustrating, a lot of times It’ll be just downright hilarious . One UK mom had the scare (then the laugh) of her life while she was sleeping. At around 5:30 a....

A “night owl” family has gone viral for its unconventional lifestyle . After seeing a video in which the family enjoyed dinner at 9:30 p.m. and the kids went to bed close to midnight, some people described the family’s routine as a “nightmare” or simply “bad parenting.” However, others pointed out that everyone’s different, and this routine seems to work for them. A viral video shows the ‘night owl’ family getting back from a walk at 8:45 p....

So as a white woman married to a Black man and raising a biracial child, I’ve had to unlearn a lot of things. I’ve also had to learn twice as much. I’ve had to become aware and start to notice things my mind never would have before. My husband, Walter, and I were recently discussing these things and here’s a list of all the things we’ve encountered: There are certain “rules” for driving....

What to Know I know I’m not the only mom ever to think of the worst case scenarios, unprompted, when it comes to my kids . But apparently, that feeling, and those irrational but totally rational-feeling fears never go away. Just ask one mom who sent a text message that her adult daughter shared on TikTok . In the screenshot, the mom tells her daughter that she was worried when she didn’t hear back from her....

If your sibling didn’t approve of your relationship, would you babysit their kids? That’s what one man is asking. He posted on Reddit, asking people for their advice after his sister told him that he couldn’t bring his long-term boyfriend to events where her preschooler would be in attendance. Despite her not wanting the man’s boyfriend around her son, she still expected her brother to babysit his nephew. When he refused, she got angry, getting the entire family involved with their disagreement....

For parents, child care can be a huge pain point in terms of stress and finances. Finding the right child care provider — whether it’s day care, a babysitter , a nanny, or family members — can be overwhelming. However, it’s worth noting there are key differences between babysitters and nannies — mainly in how much they’re involved in the kids’ lives and consequently, how much they’re paid. Sophia Pagliuca has been nannying for seven years in South Carolina....

A nanny accused of fatally abusing an infant in 2021 was sentenced this week and will spend 25 years to life in prison . The nanny, 40-year-old Victoria Frances Fox, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a 4-week-old infant who was his parents’ “miracle baby.” The baby’s parents brought Fox to San Diego from the UK to care for their son while a surrogate prepared to deliver their twins ....

A child is safe after his mother allegedly walked across a Texas freeway while holding him upside down in her arms. Police arrested Carolina Bustos-Hernandez, 29, on March 24, 2025, following the terrifying incident . Sadly, her child suffered an injury during a confrontation with police. But thankfully, the Texas mom and child survived the ordeal . According to KHOU, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that it took three Tasers to control Bustos-Hernandez, who held onto the child during the struggle with deputies....

What to Know It’s hard to believe that nearly six years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the decision to walk away from royal life forever, the feud between the Sussexes and the royals is still going strong. But at this point, it’s obvious that people on both sides of the equation can truly hold a grudge. However, King Charles ‘ resolve against his youngest son’s wife may be slipping, and that’s something that his oldest son is really struggling with , according to a new report....

Prince William is urging people to be careful around Robert Irwin — but for a pretty wholesome reason. On Tuesday, June 24, Robert appeared on UK radio station BBC Radio 2 and received a message from the Prince of Wales, who was not able to make it in person. In the message, William joked that people need to “watch their backs” around Robert, who is the son of late conservationist Steve Irwin ....

There have been rumors for years that Prince Harry and his beloved grandmother Queen Elizabeth weren’t on the best of terms before the long-reigning monarch’s 2022 death, but now, we have new insight on what may have been going on behind the scenes. Apparently, Elizabeth was “very worried” about Harry before he even married Meghan Markle , and it sounds like things didn’t improve at all after that. The royals reportedly weren’t convinced that Meghan was truly in love with Harry before they wed....

Rihanna just performed a full concert for the first time in years, but fans don’t seem to think that it was worth the wait. The mogul hasn’t performed much since she stopped releasing new music in 2018, instead choosing to focus on her business endeavors. More recently, that focus has turned to being a mom to her two kids with boyfriend ASAP Rocky. The couple welcomed sons Rza and Riot in 2022 and 2023, respectively ....

I don’t know about you, but back when I was a kid (oof, that is dangerously close to “back in my day”), fundraisers were about going door to door with boxes of mid-level chocolate bars. These days, that’s not really doable, on account of the very real danger that idea presents. And that is something I totally get. But, according to one mom on TikTok by the name of Mollie, one of the fundraisers of today involves just asking for cash....

Shawn and Andrew shared the exciting news on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) They’re taking this time to spend together as a family, so they haven’t revealed their baby’s sex or name just yet. Shawn wrote, ‘Our baby is healthy and that’s all we can ask for!’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) “Recovery is always a process and I’ve learned to be really patient with my body....

What to Know It’s easy for kids to forget that their parents are also experiencing this life for the first time. And, even for some adult children, it’s not always easy to remember that there is someone inside a mother other than the mothering part of her. When a TikTok user by the name of Anna shared a video where her mom receives a Cinderella glass slipper at Disney World as a gift, that part of her mom shines through....

A young woman who was reported as missing two years ago has been found in an unexpected way. Gracie Elizabeth Faye Landa, who disappeared from Florida when she was 16, was recently arrested in North Carolina. The young woman was apprehended after allegedly shooting and killing a young man while he sat in his car. Although others were also shot, only one of them died. Details about the killing are still emerging, but Landa will remain behind bars as they do so....

A family in Texas is mourning the loss of their son and brother after the teenager died from injuries related to being dragged by a horse . He was only 18, and preparing to start college when the incident happened. The situation was an accident, but the loss is just as devastating. The boy had a deep love of his Texas roots and had been participating in rodeos and working with horses in other ways for most of his life....

As Christmas fast approaches, last-minute shoppers are being advised not to become last-minute shippers, lest their packages not arrive in time for the holiday. That warning is being issued by the US Postal Service, which has published the last day that it recommends mailing holiday cards and packages to ensure they arrive at their destination by December 25. “During the holiday season, customers should always plan to mail and ship packages early to ensure arrival by December 25,” a USPS representative wrote in a December 10 release....

The Paris Olympics are sadly now just a memory. The question remains what to do with all our newfound free time? If you are looking for some sports-themed entertainment, we have just the thing. The 10 films and TV shows on this list will fill your Olympic void. As a bonus, some of them even tell stories about the games. So grab your snacks and a friend or two and have a watch party ....