Think your kids say “Mom” a lot? This mom counted every single one—and went viral

par Makeway4baby | Juin 26, 2025 | NEWS&TENDANCES

Table of Contents The invisible cost of default parentingHolding gratitude and exhaustion at the same timeWhat does it look like to reduce the Mom count’—without shame?Being needed constantly doesn’t make you a better mom If it feels like your name is constantly...

One dad opened up about the fatherhood mental load—and the internet had a lot to say

par Makeway4baby | Juin 25, 2025 | NEWS&TENDANCES

Table of Contents The core tension: two mental loads, one shared lifeWhat experts say about the modern parenting dynamicWhy this conversation matters nowThe bottom line When dad and podcast guest Nick Mulenos started talking about the “father mental load,” it wasn’t...

This mom’s ruler trick at a party just taught a social lesson everyone needs

par Makeway4baby | Juin 18, 2025 | NEWS&TENDANCES

Table of Contents What the video showsWhy parents are loving itWhy simple social scripts workTry it at home: 5 tips to build social skills with your childOne moment, lasting impact What do you get when you mix a birthday party, a toy setup, and a ruler? For one mom,...

Mom’s haircut moment turns preschool disaster into pure love

par Makeway4baby | Juin 15, 2025 | NEWS&TENDANCES

Table of Contents A preschool mishap, a first haircut, and a viral TikTok moment“Now she says we both have ‘little hair’.”Viral TikTok love—and one powerful message A preschool Valentine’s Day party. A pair of craft scissors. And one very emotional “first haircut”...

88-year-old mom finally graduates after being denied her diploma while pregnant

par Makeway4baby | Juin 14, 2025 | NEWS&TENDANCES

Table of Contents Why Alexander’s graduation is about more than closure What has changed for student moms—and what hasn’tFor moms thinking of going back to school Joan Alexander had been waiting more than six decades for this moment. In 1959, she was a soon-to-be...