The Social Security Administration has baby name data going back to the 1880s, but if you want to know about trends in dog and cat names, there aren’t too many good sources. Happily, FirstVet has stepped up. The digital veterinary clinic conducted a survey of tombstones at Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. The […]
Experts tout the benefits of making art for child development, but parents know the uncontrollable quantity of art kids are capable of creating. The funny moms and dads of Twitter often share their attempts to interpret their kids’ drawings, approaches to disposing of excess doodles, honest reviews and more. Below, we’ve rounded up 55 relatable […]
If you just got the coronavirus vaccine and your mind is buzzing thinking about all the things you can potentially do now that you’ve got some protection against COVID-19, it’s certainly understandable. This has been an incredibly tough year, and we’ve given up a lot. We haven’t been able to safely go out with friends […]
It seems the baby name August is getting a boost of star power. On Saturday, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced that they’ve named their newborn son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. On Tuesday, singer and actor Mandy Moore and her musician husband Taylor Goldsmith revealed that they chose the same first name for […]
Children’s books have come a long way in terms of representing the diversity of the human experience, but we still have a ways to go. Plus-size kids in particular do not often see themselves represented in their literature. “Unfortunately, finding plus-size characters who are kind, genuine, adventurous, brave, clever, or all of the above in […]
Schools are reopening cross the country and some kids are heading back into classrooms after months of remote learning. While parents might be breathing a collective sigh of relief, kids might hear the news with mixed emotions – younger children have taken a long time to settle into this new routine, while older children are […]
One person in the U.S. will die from cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds, making it one of the leading causes of death for Americans. Additionally, roughly 655,000 Americans die from heart complications each year — which breaks down to one in every four deaths. While these stats are alarming, it’s more alarming that many people […]
The funny moms and dads of Twitter have long tweeted about their “alone time” hiding in closets, bathrooms, cars and beyond to get a break from the chaos of kids. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need has only increased. If you’re looking for some hiding spot inspiration, keep scrolling for 45 funny tweets from parents […]
The British royal family is expanding in 2021. On Feb. 9, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their first child. Over the weekend, the couple announced their son’s name, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, and shared two sweet family photos. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their second child after a devastating […]
Disturbing headlines aren’t new ― but thanks to social media, we’re more exposed to them than ever. From uninterrupted streaming of the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., to videos of police mistreating Black and brown people to updates about the rising COVID-19 death toll, we’re constantly bombarded with doom. Social media provides the perfect space […]