Dog mom's pre-grooming pep talk to her 3 Shih-Tzus is pure comedy gold

Okay, so maybe dogs don’t understand everything we tell them exactly as a human would. But is that gonna stop us from having full blown conversations with them? Of course not. And the times they do seem to comprehend what’s being communicated—pure comedy. Take this dog mom’s hilarious pre-grooming pep talk with Shih-Tzus Branston, Pickle …

Mom's comics perfectly illustrate the double standard of how society treats mothers and fathers

Last November, Upworthy published a popular story about Chloe Sexton, a mother who went viral on TikTok for a video she made explaining “daddy privilege” or the idea that fathers are applauded for doing things that mothers are supposed to do. “In my opinion, ‘daddy privilege’ is that subtle upper hand men sidestep into as …

Mom's viral post about keeping sick kids home is one that all parents need to hear and heed

It’s cold and flu seasons, folks. During this time of year, we’re all on a mission to avoid the demon viruses that threaten to invade our bodies and wage Armageddon on our immune systems. But no matter how much vitamin C we consume or how diligently we wash our hands, we still have to rely …

Mom's video on why parents should give their kids adult names, not baby names, has parents debating

The names we choose to give our children can significantly impact their lives. Multiple studies from across the globe have found that a person’s name can influence their employment, social and economic outcomes. Unfortunately, humans make snap judgments about one another, and having an unusual name can lead people to make unflattering assumptions. “We’re hardwired …

Breastfeeding mom's touching encounter with an orangutan has people swooning—and debating

A breastfeeding mother’s experience at Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Zoo is touching people’s hearts—but not without a fair amount of controversy. Gemma Copeland shared her story on Facebook, which was then picked up by the Facebook page Boobie Babies. Photos show the mom breastfeeding her baby next to the window of the zoo’s orangutan habitat, with a …

Mom's viral clips argues parents are spending too much time on kids' activities

Are we placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves as parents to entertain our children every second of every day? This is what a mom on Instagram purports in a clip that’s resonated deeply with fellow parents who feel stretched to the breaking point. “I just spent a weekend with my kids who are 6, 4 and …

Mom's hilarious grocery cashier character created during playtime has people rolling

Playing pretend isn’t always something that comes as naturally to adults as it does to kids. But as we become more aware of just how important playtime is to a child’s development, more and more parents are rolling up their imaginary sleeves to put in the work. Of course, some parents have absolutely no problem …

Mom's has epic response to a 'polite' phrase parents hear all the time

Parents — especially those with multiple kids — know the phrase: “Oof, you must have your hands full!” It’s a common refrain from strangers who see us out and about. Sometimes it even comes along with an “I feel sorry for you,” if you’re really lucky. While it’s a mostly harmless comment meant to show …

People love this '80s mom's sarcastic response to getting a mixer for Christmas

A mother’s exasperated reaction to getting Christmas gifts from her family in 1988 shows that things haven’t changed much for mothers in 35 years. Jordan Alvillar, 36, was transferring his family’s old camcorder footage when he found this goldmine of footage of his mother. “I digitized my family’s home videos from the ’80s,” Jordan Alvillar, …

This mom's empowering selfies show off life with an invisible illness.

There are a lot of hard things about living with Crohn’s disease. Not being able to talk about it might be the worst one. Imagine being constantly tired, but in a way that even 15 hours of sleep a day can’t cure. Imagine going to dinner, but every time you eat something as simple as …

Mom's viral post about keeping sick kids home is one that all parents need to hear and heed

It’s cold and flu seasons, folks. During this time of year, we’re all on a mission to avoid the demon viruses that threaten to invade our bodies and wage Armageddon on our immune systems. But no matter how much vitamin C we consume or how diligently we wash our hands, we still have to rely …