Parents

From kindergarten to college — this freshman is marking a milestone in the sweetest way

The teen posted a tweet showing photos of him and his dad on the first day of kindergarten —...

Make school meals cool again with these 14 amazing lunch boxes

As another school year kicks off, TODAY Parents rounds up 14 amazing lunch boxes your child will...

Why raising 'colorblind' kids is actually a terrible idea

"By doing the whole, 'We're all the same,' thing, you're dismissing what a black kid, or any...

To the mom struggling to hold it together

I don't see you because you don't let it show. Like me, you wear a brave mask. You smile to hide...

How to keep a child with food allergies safe at school

Back-to-school time means extra worry for parents whose children have food allergies.

Serena Williams isn't slowing down: 'This pregnancy has given me a new power'

Life is about to change in a big way for Serena Williams, as she and fiance Alexis Ohanian prepare...

Genius parents sell coffee in school drop-off line

How one North Carolina family is revolutionizing the school drop-off line, one cup of coffee...

Go to the head of the class with these school-year organizing tips

Try these tips and tricks for getting and staying organized throughout the new school year. ...

Mom gets real about what breastfeeding looks like: 'I cannot hide the struggle'

Angela Burzo shared "the emotional and painful struggle" of feeding her daughter, born last month,...

Why teens are purposely wearing silly outfits for the first day of school

Teens are leaving their first day outfits in the hands of friends and strangers. Find out why!...

Save time and please picky eaters with 6 kid-friendly snack hacks

Try these 6 easy, healthy and mess-free snack hacks will satisfy hungry kids fast.

Chrissy Teigen on postpartum depression: 'You can't imagine being happy again'

In a moving speech at Sunday's Beautycon Festival, Chrissy Teigen proved to be as much a role...

'Please, renounce the hate': Father's heartbroken plea to white supremacist son

"I taught all of my children that all men and women are created equal... Evidently Peter has...

Awkward School Pictures

Just in time for back to school, the folks behind Awkward Family Photos are back with a new gallery...

From birthing room to bride: Couple marries at the hospital hours after baby is born

The bride-to-be was hospitalized after her water broke and had a surprise wedding crasher — her...

Aw! See Thomas Rhett's daughter Willa Gray greet her newborn sister with a kiss

Thomas Rhett Akins and wife Lauren just welcomed a girl to their family — for the second time...

This 4-year-old assures his scared sister all is OK at drive-thru car wash

"See; it's not so scary," the boy tells his 1-year-old crying sister.

8 back-to-school outfit ideas for kids of all ages

It's time to head back to the classroom in style with these affordable outfit ideas for boys...

Jimmy Fallon delivers emotional monologue about Charlottesville protests

The "Tonight Show" host and father of two put the laughs on hold to deliver a serious message...

Mindy Kaling tells Willie Geist how she feels about becoming a mom

In an exclusive interview for Sunday TODAY, the "Mindy Project" star confirmed to Willie Geist...

The best back-to-school gadgets and tech for kids of all ages

We've put together a list of the best back-to-school gadgets for kids of all ages.

$20 from the Tooth Fairy?! Take our survey about kids and money

How much allowance do your kids get? And do they REALLY understand the value of a dollar? Take...

2 things we thought about before delaying kindergarten for our son

By the end of our son's second year in preschool, my husband Mac and I knew he wouldn't be ready...

Mom turns husband's old shirts into adorable outfits for her daughters

It all started when one mom noticed her husband throwing away a shirt she'd bought him last Christmas....

Back-to-school shopping made easy! Try these affordable outfit ideas for your kids

Zanna Roberts Rassi has affordable back-to-school outfit ideas for kids in pre-school, elementary...

'Bachelor’ star Vienna Girardi miscarries twin daughters at 18 weeks

The "Bachelor" alum shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook.

Parents who lost 5 daughters in one year honor their memories by helping others

The Osborn family has suffered unimaginable loss, but they are reaching out to other parents...

The best eclipse-inspired baby names for boys and girls

How many babies will be born during the once-in-a-century solar eclipse on August 21? We've got...

9 easy ways to get organized just in time for back-to-school

These easy DIY projects that will solve everything from picking out school outfits to keeping...

After his wife died, this 94-year-old filled the silence at home in the sweetest way

A retired Minnesota judge mourning the death of his wife of 65 years decided to build a pool...

'Gift of Failure' author: Why you shouldn't check kids' grades online

Many parents are under the impression that 'good' parents constantly track their children's grades...

Aw! Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager celebrated daughters' birthdays together

Vale and Poppy share a birthday and their moms posted adorable pictures to mark the day!

Florida county bans homework for elementary school students: Here's why

Instead of homework, students in a number of Florida elementary schools are instead being encouraged...

Ryan Lochte teaches 2-month-old son Olympic-worthy swim moves in cute video

They go over freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly. So it looks like there's not an event that...

Thomas Rhett and his wife welcome their 2nd daughter! See baby Ada's 1st photos

The country music superstar and his wife, Lauren Akins, also have a 1-year-old daughter, Willa...

In ‘unorganized baseball’ games, kids play by their own rules

In this week's Sunday Closer, NBC's Harry Smith meets a group of young baseball players who are...

Kids gone wild! Sheinelle and Dylan share their favorite messy moments

Inspired by a hilarious roundup of messes made by mischievous toddlers, the Weekend TODAY anchors...

Tennis star Serena Williams turns to Reddit for baby advice

Serena Williams managed to sweep the women's singles - pregnant - at the Australian Open earlier...

Laugh along with the funniest parents on Facebook

Because school-supply shopping is the most treacherous scavenger hunt known to mankind.

'I had a miscarriage' gives women a voice to talk about loss

After experiencing a miscarriage, Jessica Zucker wanted to create a conversation about loss....

10 things teachers wish parents knew before the school year begins

Your kids may be set to tackle another school year and all the assignments, projects and tests...

Sandy Hook mom: Shootings changed how we feel about going back to school

At this time of year, social media becomes a magical, mood-lifting loop of first-day-of-school...