Kids

When the pandemic hit, a meme circulated, titled “Check on your friends with little kids”. Following was a list of things parents can’t do during quarantine, including sleeping in, going to the bathroom by themselves, and starting a new book or project. Despite the apparent difficulties, some parents relished the opportunity to stay home and...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Although establishing boundaries is tricky for most people, few parents can imagine allowing their children to leave the country, for months. However, one concerned parent shared that her ex-MIL insisted on taking her 13-month-old to another country for 3 months. When the mom said no, grandma kept trying, refusing to “take no for an answer.” ...

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Science & Technology Journalist

For unknown reasons, people like to tell others how they should be conducting themselves in life. As a result, many people share on TikTok and other social media platforms the mistakes made by others. As such, one TikTok user, and mom of Babygirl Lara, faced a wide range of feedback regarding her infant’s ear piercing....

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Science & Technology Journalist

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory for a respiratory disease spreading among babies. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) normally is a bigger issue in the winter months, but doctors are seeing more hospitalizations for it this summer than ever before. Here’s why. (1) Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spreading Among Babies This...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer