As wildfires wreak havoc across Southern California , they’ve destroyed thousands of people’s lives. It’s devastating for adults and kids alike, and it’s nearly impossible for parents to explain to their children. Eileen Haniuk and her husband evacuated their home in Pasadena with their two sons, ages 5 and 10, and traveled to her parent’s home in Orange County in the hopes of remaining safe. While there, Haniuk realized that her sons’ school, Aveson School of Leaders, had burned down....

A mom in Texas is in jail and facing charges after allegedly attempting to kill her three children. Jessica Quintana reportedly dosed her children with NyQuil before leading them to a pond on their property with the intention of drowning them . The children’s father was the one to find them, frantically pulling them out of the water before calling police, but he was quickly arrested on an unrelated charge....

Sometimes there is something to be said for making a post on social media and hoping the algorithm does its thing to bring you the results you want. That’s what happened for mom Desiree Walker, who posted on TikTok that she was looking for a “sweet, smart, loving girl” for her 24-year-old son and that she hoped to find him a match on the social media platform. @celebrityrealtor_inc #Ladies my son is so sweet and I wish he could find a sweet, smart, loving girl who loves family and no drama....

Amanda Wixon had 10 children and lived a very busy life in England. It takes a lot of work to keep a household of that size running smoothly, and Wixon was evidently quite desperate for help. More than 20 years ago, Wixon took in a vulnerable young woman and held her like a modern-day slave. She beat her, withheld food and hygiene products, and forced her to live in filthy conditions ....

Terri Estepp worked for Huntington Bank in Michigan for nearly 30 years. Her clients and coworkers liked and respected her. Estepp was a loyal employee, but she was a mother before anything . When her 31-year-old daughter, Samantha, received a triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis in 2023, Estepp knew she had to care for her. She used her sick and vacation days to visit and care for Samantha. Eventually, Estepp, branch manager of one of the bank’s locations, took advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act and used four weeks of leave....

Being a stepparent is tough sometimes. Kids aren’t always thrilled that their parent is marrying someone new and can frankly, act like jerks . If a biological parent has died, things can get even trickier. No one will ever replace the loved one that is gone, but a stepparent can help ease some of that pain. That is, of course, if that’s what the family wants. One stepmom is having a heck of a time with her new family, and it is taking its toll....

As much as we like to think it’s not so, sometimes kids are mean . They bully other kids for all kinds of reasons, none of which are ever valid . It’s cool to be kind. As parents, we must teach our children empathy for their peers and that bullying isn’t OK. Everyone is different, and kids must recognize and respect those differences, particularly if it’s something they can’t control....

A few weeks ago, an expecting mother’s baby was measured at 8 to 10 pounds toward the end of her pregnancy. Her doctor scheduled a C-section for March 4, 2025, but she and her medical team were not prepared for what was to come when that day arrived. While in the delivery room for her C-section, Pamela Mann was surprised – and concerned – to hear people gasp. Understandably, the gasping made her worry that something had gone wrong during the delivery....

Kids’ birthday parties are totally for the birds. Well, not all of them, but they can be a real drag. Parents have to plan all the food and activities or book a pricey venue and figure out guest lists and dates, and it’s just so much work. Whatever happened to everyone coming to your house for a slice of cake, presents, maybe a game or two, and going home? You could wrap up those suckers in an hour....

When you become a parent , you realize that “normal” is extremely relative. The rules you grew up with and customs you simply accepted suddenly don’t have to be the be-all-end-all when it comes to raising your kids. While there is a certain amount of freedom in that, it also comes with the realization that some supposed normal parenting rules have always been ridiculous. On a Reddit thread, parents discussed the once “normal” parenting rule that they now each see as “emotionally damaging AF....

Leggings, despite being an incredibly comfortable fashion option, are quite controversial. They’re form-fitting, and a lot of people seem to take issue with that, especially when women are wearing them. Some people will argue that women shouldn’t be revealing so much of their bodies. But sometimes, they really are the most appropriate bottoms to wear, as one female PE teacher recently pointed out. The teacher shared a story on social media about being shamed by a mom for wearing leggings....

A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced for her role in a bizarre home invasion that resulted in the death of a beloved family pet and biting injuries to the dog’s owner and a neighbor who tried to intervene. According to the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Breanna Englert broke into a home in South Renovo, Pennsylvania, in April 2023 and was subsequently charged with multiple crimes after she stabbed a dog and resisted arrest....

A clip that shows kids’ chaotic behavior at a screening of A Minecraft Movie , has some people thinking that maybe parenthood isn’t for them . In the video, the mom explained that she thought she was taking her kids to “a casual movie night .” She was not prepared for the chaos that later ensued. The clip shows her kids rushing into the theater, but it all went downhill from there....

Going to the park alone with your child comes with its own set of potential dangers. But what if you are thought to be the danger yourself? That’s what happened for one mom , who shared her story on Reddit and wrote that the police were actually called on her after other parents were suspicious of her behavior with other kids at the park. According to her, all she was guilty of was being a present mom for her child....

If you’ve been to a toy store lately, you’ve definitely seen a swarm of old ’90s toys hitting the shelves. Toymakers are brining back classic games like Simon Says, Operation, and Mouse Trap. But the latest ’90s comeback has moms fangirling all over the Internet. The original Polly Pocket is finally relaunching! Polly Pockets, for the uninitiated, are like miniature dollhouses in compact carrying cases. The originals debuted in 1989 and they came in a variety of shapes and sizes....

Placing a child for adoption is a difficult decision for anyone to make, but when both biological parents don’t agree that it’s the right choice, it can be truly heart-wrenching. This is exactly the tough position one woman is facing after becoming unexpectedly pregnant with twins with someone she’s not in a relationship with. Although she believes strongly they should give the children to a loving family , their biological father is making a push for both of them to keep the babies....

What to Know People are nervous for Prince Harry, given that he recently made a joke about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and he’s not a United States citizen himself. Harry has lived in the U.S. with his family since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from their royal roles in 2020. Previously, the Heritage Foundation tried to argue that Harry could’ve been granted a U.S. visa in error due to the fact that he mentioned past drug use in his memoir, Spare ....

There are few bonds as strong as the one between sisters . Sure, they might spend their whole lives fighting like cats and dogs, but the minute someone crosses them, their sister will stand up as the biggest supporter . TikToker Sarah Delaney, who posts as ( @sarahdhammond ), will always be in her sister Laura’s corner. According to Sarah, Laura faced bullying throughout the most recent school year and the administration did not step in to help her....

In recent months, Rachael Ray has had fans concerned for their health, and it doesn’t seem like her latest outing has helped calm their fears at all. When fans arrived to meet Rachael at a signing in New York City last week, her “bizarre” behavior left them even more worried about her well-being – especially because she also showed up looking so different from the celebrity chef and TV personality they know and love....

Members of the royal family have a lot of rules to follow . One such rule that is often talked about is the subtle nail polish rule, although according to multiple sources, including Harper’s Bazaar , this is less of a rule and more of a preference. The late Queen Elizabeth preferred subtle, pale nail polish hues, such as neutral colors or light pink. Although sticking with those colors is not a strict rule , it’s one that women in the royal family tend to follow – but definitely not all the time....