In one house, there is a rule that sounds almost backwards at first. If you come to your parents first and tell the truth about what you did, there is no consequence. A mom who shares this rule says she knows some people will disagree, but she has thought it through, and her reasons are … Read more

Family movie night is a nice tradition. One mom shows how she turned it into a full Halloween event, with matching pajamas, themed snacks and a living room full of spooky decor. The video from @alexxiusss opens with the caption, “POV: you make Halloween movie night special.” View this post on Instagram Setting the scene … Read more

Carving a pumpkin with young kids can be frustrating. Small hands struggle with knives, and the final result rarely looks like the picture in their heads. One mom shares a simple trick she wishes she had known as a first-time mom, and it needs just a cookie cutter and a mallet. The post from @keisha_motherhood … Read more

Boo baskets, the little Halloween gift buckets many families hand out in October, can add up fast. One mom shows a budget-friendly version that starts with something most homes already have: a pile of old, broken crayons. The tutorial from @katiedreamcatcher is titled “Boo baskets on a budget.” There is no talking, just music, and … Read more

Planning a joint birthday party for two kids is a big job, and one mom decided to do almost all of the work the day before so party day would be calm. Her shark and dolphin theme comes with several clever stations kids can enjoy. Creator @christinahelvey walks through her prep for her children Violet … Read more

Some craft ideas look great in theory. One mom decided to make a giant batch of slime right on the living room floor with her two kids. The aftermath tells you how it went. The post from @mrs.bagel_ is captioned, “That one time I thought it would be a good idea to make floor slime … Read more

Sometimes a great parenting moment comes down to a good deal. One mom spotted a giant bag of candy marked down to $3 and decided to hand it straight to her youngest, then filmed the delighted reaction. The post from @katesfashionflipz reads, “Giving my daughter a bag of candy half her size because it was … Read more

A dad found out just how determined his toddler can be when snacks are on the line. He lay down on the floor, clutched her lollipop and pretended to be fast asleep. She had other plans. The post from @avi.and.dq is captioned, “Pretending to pass out with our toddlers snacks.” View this post on Instagram … Read more

Every parent has a suspicion about who their baby loves more in a given moment. One couple decided to test it right on the living room couch, and the result was clear. The clip from @janellemcaloon is captioned: “Seeing how our baby reacts when Dad gets up vs. when Mom gets up.” View this post … Read more

Ask a toddler to pack for a trip to the store and you never know what will come out of the bag. One mom found out exactly what her little one had chosen to bring along, and her calm, kind reaction is what makes the moment. The short clip from @emilymtalks shows a toddler on … Read more