Not to sound too privileged or whiny, but this past week, our family of seven has been in the midst of some major home renovations that have left me without a kitchen, laundry room, or mudroom. In the middle of all that, our state, like many, has been under a heat advisory with a massive heat wave sweeping across the nation. I have been battling endless dust from the home renovation work, cranky kids from the heat and lack of a working kitchen, my own remote work, and the chaos of five kids home for the summer....

Sometimes, even when we are unhappy in our relationships , we are hesitant to leave. It may be because there are children involved, it would be too much of a financial strain, or, sadly, because we are afraid of what our partner might do . Individuals who find themselves in these types of situations may be desperate for a way out but don’t know where to start. It can be an emotionally devastating time ....

I’m going to be a real sanctimommy here, and possibly an unpopular opinion … but I need to get this off my chest. Kids will be kids. Kids are snotty, they’re possessive, they’re demanding, they’re cute mostly, but they can be little aggressive ninjas sometimes. There’s no other place to discover this than when you put a whole bunch of kids together at a play center. When we are at a play center, I am a little hellicopterish ....

A California mom and former social media influencer has been convicted of lying about an attempted kidnapping that occurred in late December 2020. Katie Sorenson went viral with a story claiming a couple tried to take her children from a Michaels craft store parking lot in Petaluma, California, while she loaded her car. Although the video quickly spread, many were initially skeptical of the mother’s story. The since-deleted videos about the alleged kidnapping amassed millions of views and garnered Sorenson thousands of followers on her now inactive Instagram account @motherhoodessentials_....

Ted Lasso is about to make its triumphant return with a brand-new season, which is why star Jason Sudeikis was inspired to reveal what he’s learned about parenting while filling the fictional soccer coach’s big cleats. The 47-year-old dad of two evidently credits his kids for helping him realistically portray the lovable Ted. Jason talked about fatherhood while chatting with ‘Entertainment Tonight’ at third season’s premiere. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Apple TV+ (@appletvplus)...

Jennifer Lopez is currently on tour for the first time in six years. Her Up All Night tour comes on the heels of her divorce from Ben Affleck , and has made headlines due to the risqué performances. Videos shared on social media show the 55-year-old “Jenny From The Block” singer mimicking sex positions on stage. Some critics have taken to social media to suggest that Jennifer’s shows are too sexual, especially at her age....

We all know Jill Biden as the wife of former President Joe Biden. For years, we’ve seen her by his side and may have been inspired by the love they’ve displayed for each other in their decades-long marriage. But much like Biden had a life before Jill, she had one before him. Her ex-husband, Bill Stevenson, whom she has been divorced from for nearly 50 years, has recently made headlines....

If anyone thought Jim Bob Duggar was starting to run out of money four years after Counting On was canceled, think again — he recently made a major real estate deal. According to The Sun , Jim Bob purchased a large commercial property for a whopping $1 million, and now, it sounds like he could be making bank by charging rent to the new business using the space. This week, the outlet reported that Jim Bob bought the property using one of his business LLCs back in April....

Another person has entered the public chat to give their two cents about Collin Gosselin, a former child reality TV star from TLC’s Jon and Kate Plus 8 . Colleen Conrad, the former girlfriend of Jon Gosselin , has stepped up to offer her support of Collin, slamming the public back and forth conversations about his alleged behavioral issues. Colleen took to social media to share her thoughts on Collin....

Julie Chrisley opened up about what her time in prison was really like — and the issues she’s still facing two months after a presidential pardon led to her release. On this week’s episode of the Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast, Julie said that she’s suffering from a “lung condition” that she believes can be attributed to the poor living conditions she faced while behind bars. On the podcast, which Julie hosts with husband Todd Chrisley (who was also released from prison in May), she said that viewers might notice her “trying to get like a breath” while speaking at times due to the health problems she’s currently facing....

Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, are done having kids, and she made sure of it. The couple announced that they were expecting their third child together back in December — and as they shared shortly afterward, this baby will be their first boy . The pair, who married in 2018, are parents to two daughters, Kingsley Rose and Kody Jane. According to Kane, this baby was a total surprise, and to ensure that this kind of surprise doesn’t happen again, his wife encouraged him to have a vasectomy – which turned out to be an experience he won’t forget....

After Donald Trump ordered part of the White House Rose Garden to be torn up and replaced with white pavement, many were curious about what it meant for the future of the space. It has been known to host the press and other White House guests, but the drastic change appeared to mean that the Rose Garden would be another venue of sorts on the White House grounds. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt proved that when she shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) of the paved area of the garden with tables and chairs and loud music playing through speakers....

The legal battle between Kelly Clarkson and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. After Brandon was ordered to pay Kelly $2.6 million in commissions he was wrongly paid out as her manager, the singer and talk show host is going back for more. Kelly is now suing Brandon , claiming that the contract between them that goes back to 2007 should be ruled “unenforceable,” and if she’s successful, she could end up with an even bigger payout....

A new era in daytime TV began on Monday morning. After taking over for former cohost Ryan Seacrest , Mark Consuelos stepped up to the plate on his first episode of Live with Kelly & Mark, joining wife Kelly Ripa for coffee and conversation each morning on camera permanently — but not without referencing the soap opera where it all began . Mark was up and at ’em for his new gig....

On several occasions, Skims product launches have left fans with questions . The brand’s latest drop was no different. This time, Kim Kardashian confused her fans by promoting her brand’s new products and suggesting that they’re perfect for fall. But photos of the brand’s “fall” pieces left fans wondering, “Is the fall wardrobe in the room with us?” Kim shared several photos of the brand’s sheer products. As lots of brands promote sweatshirts, jackets, and boots for chillier temps, Kim is hoping that her fans will buy sheer dresses, skirts, and tops this fall....

It’s always been easy to see that Kim Kardashian ’s kids have the perfect mix of their mom and dad Kanye West ’s features, but this family resemblance is truly on another level. After Kim shared photos of her youngest child, Psalm West, celebrating his birthday, fans couldn’t help but notice he looks like one member of his family in particular whom he never got to meet: Kim’s late father, Robert Kardashian Sr....

On Monday morning, the world woke up to the news that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88. As so many people mourn the loss of the first Latin American pope, King Charles has released a statement, sharing that he is “deeply saddened” by Pope Francis’ passing just days after he and Queen Camilla met with him at the Vatican. The pope died the morning after Easter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vatican News (@vaticannews)...

For some, it feels like Kourtney Kardashian has been pregnant forever. But now, it looks like congratulations may finally be in order. Fans think Kourtney has given birth to her fourth child, her first with husband Travis Barker , after he and other family members were spotted heading to the LA area hospital where many celebrities give birth. The baby’s potential arrival comes after Kourtney had a scare in September that resulted in emergency fetal surgery....

As much as she didn’t want to admit it, Kylie Kelce sees a minivan in her future. The popular podcaster and her husband, former NFL star Jason Kelce , will welcome their fourth child together in 2025. Their new baby girl will join their three kiddos , Wyatt Kelce, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1. And to accommodate all four little ones, Kylie is listing minivans as one of her “ins” for 2025....

An upstate New York man is being held in jail after allegedly killing his girlfriend and their newborn. Kidane Haile allegedly strangled his girlfriend to death. To cover up his crime, he then set fire to their apartment , which also killed their son, prosecutors say. The crime was discovered, however, and police were ready to arrest him after he recovered from injuries received in the fire. Now, he could spend the rest of his life in prison....