Parents

How to make the most of back-to-school sales

The back-to-school shopping season is one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year. Consumer...

10-year-old boy delivers his baby brother — and saves his life

Jayden Fontenot not only helped his mom deliver his baby brother, his swift actions saved the...

Spilled tea, loud sobs and a big reminder: Our children simply want to try

Can you imagine how frustrating it is to try things and fail, over and over, all day long? Toddlers...

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg plans 2 months of paternity leave

Hey, Facebook is a busy place. But if you expect Mark Zuckerberg to rush back to the office after...

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, welcome 1st child

The couple, who married in July 2016, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Thursday.

Funniest parents on Facebook this week: See our picks

Parents are funny — especially on Facebook. Because one day we'll laugh about the goldfish incident,...

Mom Truths: ‘Mom-dating’ is HARD

"Oh my gosh, is this a real friend? Is this not just a park friend?" The TODAY Parenting Team's...

We can't believe we're crying over this Windex ad ... but we are

An emotional ad for the Windex featuring a father watching his daughter grow up has gone viral...

'Bachelor in Paradise' alums Jade and Tanner welcome baby girl: See the photos

Jade Roper Tolbert and husband Tanner Tolbert welcomed a baby girl on Thursday morning.

See a rare photo of David Bowie and Iman's 17-year-old daughter

The supermodel mother marked the occasion by posting a shot of the teen she calls "the Queen...

'BabyBellum round 2': Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood both expecting

The Grammy-winning country music trio revealed that not one, but two of its members would be...

Bad habits mean millions of teens risk eye infections, CDC says

Most teens and young adults who wear contact lenses have at least one bad habit that raises their...

Our relatives survived the Holocaust. How do we tell kids about Charlottesville?

After discussing the Charlottesville news coverage with her son, Stacey Steinberg called her...

Watch this meteorologist's speech after a viewer called her maternity wear 'disgusting'

When a viewer called this meteorologist's maternity wear "disgusting," she wasn't about to sit...

Marijuana 'ended up killing' our son: Heartbroken parents explain

Michael Ziobro was just 22 when he died. His family believes marijuana is to blame.

10 must-have gadgets to kick off a stress-free school year

From an alarm clock with simulated sunlight to a backpack that converts to a crossbody purse,...

Pink takes ‘mom break’ while traveling to pump breast milk

In addition to being a busy singer-songwriter, Pink is also one very busy mama!

Schools face decision on how to keep kids safe during solar eclipse

School districts decide how to keep kids safe during the upcoming total solar eclipse — a teachable...

'Wait Until 8th' movement asks parents not to give young kids smartphones

As debate swirls across the internet about social media and its effect on teenagers, one Austin...

The touching story behind this 7-year-old social media star's hilarious videos

Katie Ryan, mom of social media star Ava Ryan, opens up about how her funny daughter helped her...

The best back-to-school gear and supplies for every age group

Americans will spend approximately 83 billion dollars on back to school hear and supplies this...

Funny because it’s true: The best of Cat and Nat’s #MomTruth videos

When Cat and Nat share their hilarious "Mom Truths" videos on the TODAY Parenting Team, mothers...

Kim Kardashian: Kanye and I are 'definitely trying' for a 3rd child

The reality star confirmed that she and her rapper hubby are trying for another baby.

Mom success: I'm shooting for 80/20

Here is what I'm learning in the gritty, day-in-and-day-out grind of raising real human beings:...

What social media and the selfie generation did to my teenage daughter

We don't give this generation enough credit. These are good kids doing their best to navigate...

After heart surgery, 3 girls with Down syndrome share 1st birthday cake smash

Harper, Mae and Catherine all underwent major heart surgeries at the same hospital during their...

New Father Chronicles: Tea time with a 2-year-old

When the TODAY Parenting Team's La Guardia Cross attempts to enjoy a proper tea party with his...

‘You are loved’: A mother’s note of gratitude to her newly adopted teen

"I know adoption isn't all beauty... but son, it's a journey that you will never again have to...

Is this shirt inappropriate? Students 'baffled' by school's dress code rules

Students at Dickson County High School are protesting their school's enforcement of its dress...

In funny parody, moms lament the annoyance of multi-level marketing pitches

The comedians in the parody say it's not home-based businesses they're mocking — it's the incessant...

See the sweet message Candace Cameron Bure wrote for her daughter's 19th birthday

The "Fuller House" star posted a photo of Natasha (they look exactly alike!) and an inspiring...

School supplies are expensive. Here's where to get the best deals.

Find out where to shop for the best deals on affordable back-to-school supplies for fall.

Celine Dion is one happy hockey mom! See superstar singer cheer at son's big game

In the video, she's out of her seat, dancing, clapping and celebrating the chance to see her...

Back-to-school bliss: 5 funny moms celebrate the end of summer in photos

Moms from around the country are celebrating with hilarious back to school photos that show the...

3 key ways to help kids with back-to-school anxiety at any age

If your child is dreading the first day of school, here's how to handle it at any age.

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 —...

Ask TODAY expert Jean Chatzky your questions about raising money-savvy kids

Jean Chatzky has been talking about kids and money this week on the TODAY show, and she's answering...

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...