Mum praised for ‘revenge’ on ice cream scam

Mum praised for 'revenge' on ice cream scam

Revenge is a dish best served cold. A mother ran into a local ice cream parlor out of town after he “hardened” her child in a vaguely creepy way. The scorned mama bear, who recently rumbled on Reddit’s “petty revenge” site, detailed how her young daughter ran for a frozen treat last summer after hearing … Read more

I’m my biological son’s uncle – donating my sister’s sperm was the right thing to do

I'm my biological son's uncle - donating my sister's sperm was the right thing to do

This is brotherly love. Adam Zayden, 25, loved his sister Jade, 29, so much he gave her their family gift – donating his sperm to his sister-in-law. Prospects for a donor father were slim for Jade and her wife Eefje, 30, who had been trying to conceive since 2018. Meanwhile, Adam was there to offer … Read more

NYC model baby mamas rush for their ‘babies’

NYC model baby mamas rush for their 'babies'

Being crowned America’s Next Top Model was never Kristen Wilkerson’s dream. And yet, the Upper West Side mother of four often finds herself updating headshots, prepping for photo shoots and walking out the door on last-minute bookings with athleisure brands like Nike. But she’s not the one posing for the hottest fashion photos — it’s … Read more

My sister uses hippy-dippy “gentle parenting” – her kids are helons

My sister uses hippy-dippy "gentle parenting" - her kids are helons

Little Hellraisers? Get the hell out! Colored graffiti, animal cruelty, garden destruction and vandalism. These are just some of the child crimes committed by the niece and nephew of a woman with “gentle parents” who she eventually banned from her home. “Am I a pervert for telling my sister soft parenting is BS and kicking … Read more

Children’s screen time should be cut to so many hours a week: study

Children's screen time should be cut to so many hours a week: study

Less screen time means less bad behavior. In just two weeks, parents can see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing their children’s free screen time to just three hours per week, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Reducing children’s free screen time to just three hours … Read more

How parents can talk to children about the assassination attempt on Trump

How parents can talk to children about the assassination attempt on Trump

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday was an emotionally wrenching moment for America — including the nation’s children. Of course, children do not follow or fully understand the complex and often vicious circumstances that lead to such horrific events and the death of a volunteer fire chief in Butler, Pennsylvania. In … Read more

Link of autism to congenital cytomegalovirus explored in study

Link of autism to congenital cytomegalovirus explored in study

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes virus family. It is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva and urine, and is usually harmless in healthy people. About one-third of infected … Read more

The 4-year-old ‘rebel’ shocks her mother by piercing her own ears

The 4-year-old 'rebel' shocks her mother by piercing her own ears

Every parent knows – turn your back for a second and it’s anyone’s guess what kind of trouble the kids will be in. Mother-of-three Brianna Attias got a sharp reminder of the rule this week when her young daughter shockingly managed to get her ears pierced after being left unattended for just minutes. “I never … Read more

Full-time baby name consultants are getting $350 an hour

Full-time baby name consultants are getting $350 an hour

What’s in a name? A few hundred dollars if you’re an increasingly sought-after baby name consultant. Couples are no longer naming their precious offspring after their sweethearts, or casually flipping through books for inspiration. Instead, moms and dads who want to give their kids every edge they can in an increasingly competitive world are paying … Read more