Young kids are quick, and if you’re not watching them closely, there’s no saying what they may get into. Sometimes, it’s relatively harmless , but other times, kids put themselves in real dangerous situations. Recently, a 4-year-old girl fell from a window in Chicago. Although she survived, there are a lot of questions about how it could have happened . Police are still investigating what led to the girl’s fall....
Father’s Day is just days away, and that means moms and kids everywhere are gearing up to gift the men in their lives with cool presents and a ton of love. When it comes to family units, many dads play just as important of a role in their kids’ lives as moms do. But sometimes, they tend to be a little quieter when it comes to offering words of wisdom, advice, or talking about their parenting experiences as a whole....
Confession: Prior to Saturday, I knew very little about cooking a Thanksgiving turkey , let alone what makes a great turkey recipe . The week of my first annual Friendsgiving (think potluck Thanksgiving with friends, the weekend before the legit family shebang), I was frightened and SO thankful when CafeMom readers gave me some great advice about throwing together a grand meal. I had done my research, bought my 19-pounder, and picked out my recipe, care of Tyler Florence....
A Michigan family waits for answers while they grieve the loss of their 5-year-old . The little one died when a hyperbaric chamber exploded while he was receiving medical treatment. There are no details about what led to the hyperbaric chamber explosion . No information was given about the boy’s treatment. Family members had many good things to say about the boy, and it’s clear everyone loved him. There’s no word about how much information will be released about his death....
Baby shower favors are a thoughtful way to say thanks to guests for attending — and for showering the mom-to-be with gifts, of course. The only problem is that as the guest list grows, the total cost of favors can quickly skyrocket. The best way to get favors on the cheap is to DIY, and the good news is that no one has to be a skilled crafter to make favors that will be much appreciated....
Professional party decorator Macy Lima knows how to make a kid’s craziest dreams come true when it comes to a birthday party. Her company, Macy Lima Decorations , is a Houston-based event coordinating business that specializes in children’s parties. In an interview with Voyage Houston , Macy said, “As a new mom, I had spent countless hours, days, months planning special events for my kids and discovered a passion in creating unique party decorations that also provides a wonderful experience for all of the guests....
We’re all about new beginnings, and while the inspirational quotes found inside our weekly planners and daily journals can help give us that #MondayMotivation, when the going gets tough, sometimes taking that inspirational quote a step further can keep the good vibes going all year long. Sure, motivational plaques or wall decals can bring some good energy to any home or work space, but inspirational quote tattoos can also provide lots of long-term motivation and strength, especially because they are a bit more permanent — and super pretty to look at....
The Plaza Hotel in New York City is more than just an iconic and luxurious place to stay near Central Park. It’s also a home sweet home for some people. For those of us who have seen (or read) Eloise at the Plaza , we know that it’s possible to actually live year-round at The Plaza. But Eloise’s expansive abode is almost modest compared to some of the available apartments on the market today....
With her husband Josh Duggar in prison , Anna Duggar has been selling puppies to make money. News of Anna’s controversial dog breeding business broke in 2024, and now, a new report suggests that she’s selling the golden retriever puppies for $2,000 each. In 2024, The Sun reported that Anna started a business called Golden Grove Pups, LLC. An Instagram account for the business includes many photos and videos of golden retrievers and encourages prospective pet parents to reach out if they’re interested in purchasing a puppy....
As told to Wendy Robinson by Jacquie Angell . My first diagnosis came at the age of 15 with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I again was diagnosed, only this time with breast cancer in 2013 and then again in 2020 and then it metastasized into my liver, which is what I am dealing with now. I can’t say that any diagnosis was easier or harder than any other. Every time it feels surreal as if it’s not really happening....
You never know what is going to go viral. It’s common for videos of kids to go viral, especially kids seen in public. Sporting events are great places to catch a kid doing something that you just can’t take your eyes off of. Recently, a little one went viral on social media after they were spotted sitting in an unlikely spot while seeming to enjoy a college basketball game. People were full of jokes about how the pint-sized sports fan could have ended up sitting in a place where they were so easily spotted....
Ballet star Misty Copeland, who has been a voice for diversity and inclusion in ballet , is taking her efforts beyond the studio and stage — and straight to your phone. The American Ballet Theatre principal dancer called on Apple to expand its emoji keyboard to better represent Black ballet dancers and dancers of color. In a video shared on TikTok and Instagram last week, Copeland told viewers that Apple has only a pink pointe-shoe emoji and encouraged them to sign her change....
You know those expensive kits that mail a cooking kit to your door and teach you how to make something outside your skill set? You can make a trip to Walmart.com with your mouse and have eight kits like that delivered to your door for less than $4 each. They are easy and delicious, and they’ll make it seem like you have mad baking skills. All you have to do is follow the simple directions and master phrases like, “Oh, these cookie cups?...
Supporting Black-owned businesses is always a good idea when it comes to putting our money where our mouths are. Buying products we love from Black business owners isn’t limited to grown-up things like jewelry, clothes, or skin care. There are Black toymakers and toy company founders working to make the kid space a much more inclusive and representative place. Big companies like Lego have come a long way with inclusivity, but there’s nothing like supporting a small business....
Over a year after Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 while staying at her estate in Balmoral, one former prime minister is sharing intimate details about her health at the end of her life. In his new memoir, Boris Johnson claims that the queen was battling bone cancer and shared the story of the last time they were able to meet in person before her death. Boris and Queen Elizabeth met in person just days before she died....
Bre is the newest cast member on the reality show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bre Tiesi (@bre_tiesi) In the Season 6 premiere of Selling Sunset, which debuted on Netflix on Friday, Bre made her debut at the Oppenheim Group. As People reported, she started filming just weeks after giving birth to her first child with Nick, Legendary Love. Given that she is a new mom, of course, talk in the office turned to Nick and their unique situation....
Major life milestones such as weddings and babies are wonderful but can create a lot of tension. When planning a wedding or a baby shower, you have to ultimately do what is best for the couple getting married or the expecting parents. But what happens when those two things are in conflict with each other? A bride-to-be found herself in a strange position: She and her future husband had planned their wedding and sent out invitations to their friend group ....
Fans who have tuned into The Chrisleys: Back to Reality on Lifetime already know that the family has been concerned about Todd and Julie Chrisley ‘s son Chase and his drinking this season — especially his sister, Savannah . But on this week’s season finale, Chase revealed that he checked into rehab , and now, he’s speaking out about what sobriety has meant to him. Chase said rehab was necessary to handle “trauma” he was dealing with....
We all want happy, well-adjusted children , don’t we? We can scour the Internet, read every parenting book out there, and follow the social media influencers who seem to have it all together, but is there a secret to doing it all right? One child psychologist says she can help us have a happy child , but we may not love her methods. Dr. Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of How Toddlers Thrive , tells parents that if they want a happy kid, they must let them be unhappy....
Collin Gosselin — along with the rest of the sextuplets who became famous after they were featured on Jon & Kate Plus 8 — is all grown up, but things that happened in his childhood are having a very real impact on his adult life. In a new interview, Collin revealed that he was discharged from the Marines Corps because the military found out that mom Kate Gosselin had forced him to enter an “institution” as a child, and now, he’s fighting to make his dream become a reality....
