— Old Navy It was the jeans. That’s what first reeled me in. Hook, line, and sinker. I loved that Old Navy understood that not everyone comfortably fits into the same pair of jeans — and just because one particular style accentuates one body type doesn’t automatically make it the new industry standard. I loved that Old Navy had so many options: straight, skinny, wide leg, bootcut, boyfriend, flare, and loose. I loved that Old Navy’s jeans were size-inclusive and that you could find your favorite style in a variety of colors, including different shades of denim. But most importantly, I loved t ..read more

— @shannonschott.esq / TikTok When you plan a trip to a trampoline park with the kids or head to an inside playground for a birthday party, there is usually a waiver given before entrance that parents fill out. This waiver of liability basically waives the participating member’s right to sue if there is severe injury or even death. I have to admit that I have filled out these forms without a second thought, typically banking on the fact that everything will be fine. However, one mom and personal injury attorney says to hold off on signing any liability form to protect yourself and your childr ..read more

— MilosStankovic/Getty Images It's rough out there — and eggs are expensive. When people see my five kids trailing behind me at the store, they always have lots of comments, but the most popular by far is, "Do you have any idea how many cartons of milk they're going to go through as teenagers?" They are especially concerned because four are boys, who apparently eat more than girls, according to the Grocery Grandmas Who Know. Granted, their worries aren't entirely unfounded. After all, inflation has sent even the bravest parents running from the overpriced egg aisles, pushing bowls of off ..read more

— NBC/Getty Images From being crowned the first American Idol victor to taking a rotating seat as a judge on The Voice, all the way to making her daytime talk show host debut on her very own (now award-winning) show, Kelly Clarkson has cemented a place in our hearts for over two decades. It seems like just yesterday we saw her belt out “A Moment Like This” during her star-making Idol performance, but what fun it's been watching her take her career to new heights. Along the way, fans have gotten to witness Clarkson truly come into her own as she welcomed daughter River Rose in 2014 and son Rem ..read more

— @lotsasmiles / TikTok Every weekend, I throw my daughter’s backpack into the washer with some Oxiclean and laundry sanitizer because it truly needs a deep clean every single week. It’s that gross by Friday. Kids can be neglectful and messy, and sometimes, the weirdest sh*t ends up in their bags. In a relatable video, TikTok mom, Ashley Desanno took her followers on a little journey as she went through her son’s school backpack. What she found inside was puzzling as well as just so spot on when it comes to motherhood. “It's been a minute since we went through my son's backpack. Let's go,” sh ..read more

— Daniel Balakov/E+/Getty Images My kitchen table is overflowing with artwork from daycare. In my line of sight are seven wine glasses, just in case I decide to have an impromptu dinner party (I won’t). The number of cookbooks I own absolutely does not justify how many times I’ve consulted them. And yet, I'm OK with it. Maybe OK isn’t the right word. I don’t love it. At this point, it’s more about acceptance. Acceptance that this is real life, and real life comes with stuff. I get why people are so obsessed with decluttering; I understand the appeal of minimalism. I’ve tried to embrace it mys ..read more

— Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images While many families have luck shopping at Aldi for all their groceries (and even raise Aldi-obsessed kids), it just doesn’t work for my family. At the end of the day, that free Kroger delivery in the big blue trucks is just too good not to use. That doesn’t mean we aren’t still Aldi shoppers, though. There will always be an “Aldi quarter” locked and loaded in my center console because there are just some things Aldi does better. The best part about Aldi — besides saving money on groceries — is that it offers a little bit of everything without givin ..read more

— @namingbebe / TikTok The discourse over how many kids are the “perfect” number has been going on forever. Some swear that two kids is the way to go while others say “the more, the merrier,” and you don’t even notice the increase in kids after 3 or 4. Or you’re like me, had one kid, said, “That’ll do!” One mom on TikTok wanted to share her own experience with having three kids, specifically, warning anyone who’s thinking of adding a third to really think it over because she is in the trenches. “Everyone who told me the transition from two to three kids was ‘not that bad.’ Liars. Consider thi ..read more

— James D. Morgan/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images One of the crappiest things about the patriarchy is that the mere act of feeding your baby just as humans have fed their babies for thousands of years is too often seen as inappropriate, improper, or even sexual. In recent years, breastfeeding moms have been called out in airplanes, in parks, at the beach, and even in their own homes for doing something that is perfectly legal in all 50 states. Now, a kind of notable comedian is under scrutiny after he asked a breastfeeding mother to leave his show because he thought it was distracting ..read more

— MoMo Productions/Getty Images The most common misconception surrounding dyslexia is that it only causes people to reverse letters when reading. While that's partially true, this is just one misconception that often leads to dyslexia being mistaken for other learning disabilities or going unnoticed altogether. And for kids with dyslexia, early intervention is critical. "Recognizing the signs of dyslexia early on can make a significant difference in a child's learning journey," says Benjamin Powers, president of The Dyslexia Foundation and executive director of The Southport School, an indepe ..read more