When Schauna Austin was 20, she found herself facing a life-changing decision—she was pregnant but not ready to raise a child. After much thought, she chose adoption, knowing it would give her baby the best chance at a bright future. She gave birth to a son, whom she named Riley, and spent every second of the next 72 hours holding him close before saying goodbye. “It was perfect,” Austin recalled […]

Few things bring as much joy to a parent’s heart as a baby’s adorable sounds. But when one dad with a creative vision spends a whole year recording those sounds and turns them into a spot-on cover of a rock classic… well, that’s next-level parenting. Video editor Matt MacMillan took snippets of his baby’s coos, sneezes, and babbles and meticulously pieced them together to recreate AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” The result? A

Parenting has evolved drastically over the past century, especially as more moms enter the workforce full-time. In the U.S., where parental leave is significantly shorter than in many other countries, childcare providers play a crucial role in supporting working parents and their little ones. Finding someone who cares for your child with love and attention isn’t always easy, so when you do, it’s worth celebrating. That’s exactly why a video

For exhausted parents, few things feel as luxurious as an uninterrupted hot shower. It’s a simple act of self-care—one that melts away stress and leaves you feeling refreshed—but when you have little ones who need constant attention, finding time for one can feel nearly impossible. Sometimes a cartoon or a favorite show can buy a few minutes, but any parent knows the universal law of parenting: The moment you step

Sometimes, in parenting, you just feel kind of useless. You can’t carry the baby, take on late-night breastfeeding shifts, or absorb any of the pain of childbirth. The best you can do is support your partner. That’s exactly what led one Reddit user, u/DietyBeta, to the AskParents subreddit with a well-meaning question: “My wife watches our 1-year-old, works, and is 12 weeks pregnant. How can I make her daily life