If your kid practices their ESPY acceptance speech in the mirror and can't stop for a dinner break before they make the perfect shot in your backyard goal, they are going to absolutely flip for the new Alex Morgan Barbie Doll. The soccer star is the…

Parents who are looking to purchase a new family vehicle or have recently bought a Honda SUV or minivan will want to pay close attention to multiple new recalls. On Tuesday, Honda announced a massive recall on minivans and SUVs due to faulty…

Countless parents whose children started the last school year at the head of the class are now asking themselves a very unexpected question: Are their kids really ready to move up a grade this fall? The sudden shift to remote learning after the…

Raising a child supposedly costs you a quarter of a million dollars, but it can honestly be more daunting to face the idea of spending $80 on bottle nipples in a single month. Expense Report gives us a look into the spending, scrimping, and wishing…

Along with closing schools and businesses, it seems COVID-19 is also having an impact on coins. But is there a national coin shortage? The Federal Reserved has warned the ongoing public health pandemic has caused "low coin inventories," meaning this…

While families are no stranger to stress, researchers have found the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is adding to the burden many families are already struggling to carry. Specifically, a nationwide survey found the loss of child care during the…

On any given year, back-to-school shopping lists are filled with supply requests from teachers. But this year, things are undoubtedly different. In the middle of a global health pandemic, what teachers need from parents this year — more than ever…

“How are you holding up?” When I received this text from an old friend, I found myself, as many of us have since the arrival of COVID-19, searching for a response somewhere between “honestly? Miserable” and the once common-place, but now obviously…

While some states have made progress in reducing new coronavirus cases, many others are battling new surges in infections after moving to reopen businesses. Despite these recent spikes, President Donald Trump has been pushing states to reopen…

Even if you and your partner have both spent the past several months desperately wishing for things to get back to "normal," now that restrictions are beginning to lift, you might not be seeing eye-to-eye on what your family's next steps should be.…

Parents around the country have expressed concerns about the practicality of sending kids back to school amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic after a photo of crowded hallways at a reopened Georgia school went viral on social media, garnering…

As the royal family kicks it back into gear with their official functions, there's one accessory they've needed to add to their wardrobes. Sure, it's not as glamorous as a tiara, but you're still going to want to know where to get the pretty face…

Working moms are exhausted and called upon more than ever during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It's such a common theme that people can sometimes forget the reality of it, which is why this mom's viral out-of-office email penned amid COVID-19 is…

Schools across the country are preparing to welcome back students amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but how that happens is expected to look different from one state to another. From virtual learning and hybrid instruction models to a return to…

There are two types of people in the world: people who know that The Nightmare Before Christmas is equally perfect for both Halloween and Christmas, and therefore deserves to be celebrated for months, and those who are wrong. For the first lot,…

'Tis (almost) the season for Elf On The Shelf, which is one tradition that’s definitely not canceled this year. The Scout Elf collection seems to grow every year (last year the elves got pets) and the new Christmas 2020 Elf On The Shelf accessories…

Among the many parents who want to be out on the streets marching with the Black Lives Matter movement is the singer Kehlani. "I can't show up for this protest because there's a lot of exposure to people and I don't want to bring a virus home to my…

MTV's Teen Mom family will soon grow by one more now that Chelsea Houska has revealed she's pregnant with her fourth child. The reality star shared the exciting news on Instagram with a cute and rustic announcement. "One More DeBoer!" Houska…

No matter what happens in the larger world, one thing at home remains as certain as death and taxes: The kids need dinner. With the economy slowing, child care rare, and grocery shopping fully transitioned from anticipated outing to anxiety-inducing…

There is no “first day of school” chalkboard big enough to capture the complexities of sending your kids to school — or keeping them home — during a global pandemic. Whether your school is holding in-person or remote classes or a hybrid of the two,…

I feel like I've been talking about going back to school since March, and now that it's here, I'm still floundering. Has it really been five months since my 6-year-old has been in her lovely school? Am I really going to teach first grade from the…

Anyone who had a bean bag chair as a kid knows how they conform to your body and make for the perfect lounging spot. That fact remains true today, and bean bag chairs for kids are ideal for relaxing while reading or doing some virtual schoolwork.…

I grew up wearing only homemade Halloween costumes made by my mom. My grandmother knitted afghans and sewed my Easter dresses. And my campfire club regularly included sewing in its after school events. I didn’t need to request a sewing kit for my…

My son starts first grade in a few weeks, and I’m scrambling to figure out what he’ll need to thrive, while maintaining my ability to make a living. The memory of crisis schooling through spring has led me, along with many other parents, to…

Little kids are notorious for munching on whatever they can get their grubby little hands on. Often, a fistful of cereal or a few apple slices is all it takes to appease their growing appetite, but sometimes toddlers eat like they're perpetual…

It may seem like the Duggar family is always growing, but Counting On star Jessa Duggar quickly squashed speculation that she's pregnant with her fourth child with a perfect response to a curious fan who commented on her "bump." The Duggar family…

Whether through virtual instruction or in-person with restrictions, kids will head back to school for a new year in no time at all. But even though some things will be drastically different, teachers are still working to make this year fun for kids.…

During a recent royal outing, the Duchess of Cambridge re-wore an elegant piece of jewelry that, while simple in design, holds a special meaning. Indeed, Kate Middleton's gold necklace features her children's initials, allowing the mother of three…

If your kid loves anything that has to do-do-do-do-do with Baby Shark, then they'll definitely be amped for "Baby Shark's Big Week" airing on Nickelodeon next week. Starting on Aug. 10, Baby Shark will be making special appearances on the network…