Katie McPherson

26 Spooky Baby Names For Your New Little Boo

Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images Listen, some people really love Halloween, scary movies, true crime, and all things considered a little dark. And just because they’re about to become parents doesn’t mean they have to change their interests,…

20 Cool Gifts For Dads Who Are Hard To Shop For

Ooni We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Socks, ties, slippers — womp, womp, womp. Some guys can be hard to shop for, which means you might find yourself falling back on the same old same old…

How To Stop Blaming Yourself When Trying To Conceive Isn’t Working

“What am I doing wrong?” “There has to be something more I could do.” “I’m supposed to be able to do this; what is wrong with my body?” When you’re trying to conceive and it’s just not happening, it’s so easy to slip into feeling shame and guilt.…

13 Gemini Nail Designs That Scream “It’s My Birthday”

@4lovers.jpg Well Gemini, you’re nearly halfway through the year. If your 2023 horoscope was right, you’ve probably weathered some big changes in the last six months. Since your birthday is coming up, it’s time to celebrate yourself (and while it’s…

The Alphabutt Book Celebrates Every Baby Butt From Itty Bitty Ones To Old Man Booties

Everybody is born with a butt, and yet somehow, no two are exactly alike. In The Alphabutt Book, Huggies sets out to celebrate the many silly, adorable, unique kinds of baby butts while providing diapers for real life little bottoms around the…

How To Choose The Safest Life Jacket For Your Kids This Summer

Onfokus/E+/Getty Images Ah, yes, summertime and the livin’ is easy — just kidding, the kids are out of school and pinballing around the house while the sun is blazing outside. Obviously the best way to get outdoors and burn energy is to play in the…

What To Text A Friend Who Is Freezing Their Eggs

Tim Robberts/Photodisc/Getty Images There are countless reasons someone might choose to freeze their eggs. No matter the motivation, it’s a huge decision and a pretty intense process. So, if your friend is about to start down that path, just know…

My Mom Is My Village

Even when my house is spotless (rare), there’s always a little stack of clean Tupperware on the kitchen counter. My mom, who lives five blocks up and four over, is always stopping by with food for me, my husband, and our 2-year-old son. The…

This $28 Liquid Highlighter Makes My Bedraggled Skin Actually Look Healthy

If you’ve never had a toddler, you should know one thing now: like Liam Neeson, they have a very special set of skills, except that instead of rescuing you from imminent harm, they personally push you to the brink. I often get to the end of a day and…

The Cutest Kids’ Swimwear Of The Season

Is there anything — anything — cuter than a happy baby, stuffed into a bathing suit, getting all sandy and salty at the beach? No matter how old your kids will be this summer, of course you want them to look cute and feel comfortable by the pool, at…

28 Children’s Books About Anxiety That Are Adorable & Affirming

Children’s books can just be about Little Blue Trucks bumping down the road, or tell the tale of 12 little girls in two straight lines walking home to their Paris home, always covered in vines. But sometimes parents need a book that tackles the tough…

Ludacris’ Kids Live For Their Mom’s West African Cooking (& Happy Meals, Obvi)

Ludacris is no stranger to noise, whether he’s playing a sold-out show to fans scream-rapping “What’s Your Fantasy” and “Act A Fool,” or hearing cars rev and burn rubber on the Fast X set. The star has amassed countless fans around the world since…

40 Goth Baby Names For Only The Most Metal Parents

Cavan Images/Getty Images Maybe you’re an elder emo who has favored all-black ensembles since middle school. Maybe you fell in love with dark romances and Victorian tragedies as an adult and the goth aesthetic just sort of comes with it (I mean, who…

Why Are Parents On Social Media Suddenly So Obsessed With “Frame Rate”?

If you have a toddler and are on the internet much at all lately, you’ve probably seen the discussion of gentle TV shows, with some parents blaming more stimulating cartoons for their children’s temper tantrums. Parents taking part in the…

Attention Teachers: Here Are All The Freebies You Can Score For Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers, administrators, and educators of all kind deserve our thanks and appreciation all year, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. This year it’s being celebrated from Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, so mark your calendars: ‘tis the…

When & How To Introduce Eggs To Babies

When you’re pregnant, there are all these rules about what you should and shouldn’t eat. Then, when you have your baby, you feel like you need a handbook for what they can and can’t have. Yogurt? Serve it up. Honey? Totally avoid it, even on…

15 Mother’s Day Bouquets She’ll Absolutely Swoon Over

Children, partners, and mom friends, don’t forget: Mother’s Day is coming up here in the U.S., and it’s the day to show the mothers in your life how much you love and appreciate them. Whether you’re searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for…

The New Ursula Doll From ‘The Little Mermaid’ Is Kind Of The Coolest

Is there anyone who isn’t excited for the new, live action remake of the The Little Mermaid? Millennial parents who grew up with the animated Ariel and friends will now get to share all that under-the-sea adventure with their own kids. If your little…

Can You Take Claritin While Pregnant? There Are So Allergy Medicines Out There

MJimages/E+/Getty Images If you’re at the pharmacy right now, here’s which antihistamine to leave with. If there’s one thing to know about pollen, it’s that it takes no prisoners, and it spares no pregnant person. Yes, even when your body is doing…

Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Experts Explain The Risks

Roberta Sorge/EyeEm/Getty Images There are so many nuances when it comes to feeding your baby. They can’t have cow’s milk until they turn 1, but yogurt is safe (and actually a really great first food for young babies). Meat might seem like a…