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In general, kids watch far more video content online than on TV, and YouTube is a big player in this game. The platform has more than one billion users — nearly a third of the Internet — and teens and young adults watch an average of 12.1 hours of online videos per week via YouTube and social media. This trickles down to younger viewers, too: Informal surveys of parents indicate that most kids are on YouTube at least several times a day....

Turns out all my friends have spent years squatting. Years! Then it dawned on me that these women are the ones responsible for why when I go to sit there is spray all over the place. Sometimes I’ve even looked at the floor and thought, Ladies, how is it you’ve splashed more than a toddler toilet training or any ex-boyfriend I’ve had who clearly didn’t know how to aim? So as a favor to all the women out there who do this, here I present you with the facts: You’re being loo-dicrous....

The woman, who is trying to stay anonymous despite the Facebook posting, admits she did feel weird doing it. She explains why she nursed the puppy instead of rushing it to a vet for formula, which would have been better for it. Okay, so. As a mom, I can relate to that nurturing feeling extending to other helpless baby creatures. If I saw a sick puppy, I would want to do everything I could to help it live....

More from CafeMom: 13 Genius Breastfeeding Hacks to Make Life as a Nursing Mom So Much Easier In the series, Kaylor asked mothers to reveal the rudest, harshest, and most ridiculous things people have said to them while they were trying to feed their child, and unfortunately, the answers may not be shocking. The stigma against mothers who breastfeed in public is real. And these were real mothers who were targeted by both strangers and people close to them....

On the morning of her birthday I texted (of course! I’m a modern “hip” big sister kind of friend. LOL) the following words to her. It was meant to be a really quick “happy birthday, we love you” kind of text, but whew, I got wordy, imagine that! It’s just that she’s got her entire life in front of her and I care about her so much. I think I even surprised myself how quickly I churned out the longest text of my life!...

In the name of science and on behalf of puzzled parents everywhere, The Stir has decided to find out. We have gone where no man has gone before. Or at least no mom who doesn’t want to hear her daughter whine that you’re the meanest mom ever for messing with her stuff. Yes, we took a dive into the purses of five little girls ages 6 through 10. And you’ll never believe what we found:...

A married friend of mine just found out that she’s pregnant. The best news ever! Especially since she and her husband had been trying for over a year. So who’s the first person she told? The soon-to-be-dad right? Nope. I was shocked to hear that she first shared the news with her childhood friend. I can understand why a woman might turn to a friend before the father if she’s single or breaking up or cheating or wasn’t planning on being pregnant....

Not everyone sees things that way. Many of us struggle with seeing something as simple as women breastfeeding their babies, despite the fact that there is art of Mary breastfeeding Jesus much more openly than modern women do. We even have folks who think showering with a toddler of the opposite sex is somehow abuse__.__ So, it’s no surprise that when children draw pictures of nudity and people freak out....

You know, the crazy one who drank too much and cheated at least twice. At least this is according to an insane new study that will drive fear into the heart of every mother. God help us all. The study, thankfully, was on fruit flies, not people (yet!). But we all know the saying “what’s good for the fly is good for the human” (I made that up). In seriousness, though, here’s how it works: Female fruit flies mated with more than one partner, each of different sizes....

A video has surfaced that makes allegations about a shelved collaboration between Jaclyn Hill and indie beauty brand Makeup Geek. While the claims in the video have not been confirmed by either party (and are thus mere speculation), vlogger Beauty Sleuth Official does present some compelling evidence — and makes some startling claims. Revelist has reached out to Jaclyn Hill and Makeup Geek for comment. We will update this post when we hear back....

But those excuses are the reason why we continue to hear heartbreaking stories like this one. They are the reason why a 14-year-old boy named Matthew Burdette chose to kill himself rather than deal with the humiliation of being a laughing stock — not just at his school, but at schools all over California — after an embarrassing video of him that another classmate filmed in secret spread like wildfire....

Here’s the image snapped by a dad named Matt Frye, who spotted the mags side by side at his local library: Embedded content: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209018339469017&set=a.1733503330739.100535.1033220927&type=3 “A sad microcosm of what our society says being a girl vs. being a boy means,” Frye wrote. “With three girls to raise, this breaks my heart. I’ll fight like hell for my girls to not exist in this reality.” More from CafeMom: It’s Every Parent’s Right to Opt Our Kids Out of the Pledge of Allegiance As a proud feminist mom, I will say that seeing those two covers staring back at me in my Facebook feed made me a little bit sick....

So what should you look out for? Here are the 10 biggest dangers to your average campsite — plus the best ways to avoid them. Image via iStock.com/Xavier Arnau; unsplash/Andreas Rønningen More from CafeMom: 9 Homemade Bug Repellents to Keep Pests Away Naturally More from CafeMom: 8 Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Trip a Breeze More from CafeMom: 25 Great US Spots to Take Your Kids Before They Graduate High School...

Here, 10 science-based facts about those weird lines on your belly or thighs. And while reading this won’t make them vanish, it may make you feel slightly more okay having them. You get stretch marks when your skin’s stretched. Which sounds kinda gross, so try not to think about it too much. But when that happens, the collagen that makes your skin’s connective tissue gets whacked out. Strech marks are the scars that form as a result....

Try following a few of these 10 smart, parent-approved beach hacks to cut down on the stress of a family beach trip and enjoy all the benefits with far fewer hassles. Images ©iStock.com/OJO_Images and ©iStock.com/ampueroleonardo How do you make family beach trips with kids easier and more fun? title: “10 Genius Beach Trip Hacks Every Parent Really Needs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “Kirk Barrios” Try following a few of these 10 smart, parent-approved beach hacks to cut down on the stress of a family beach trip and enjoy all the benefits with far fewer hassles....

We collected 10 of the best texts about spending, saving, holiday budgets, and more that incite a bevy of reactions — from fuming to LOL-ing. You might find that some of them are oh-so-relatable. (I’m not the only one feeling #5, right?) Image via Tami T. More from The Stir: 13 Women Confess the Money Secrets They’re Keeping From Their Partners title: “10 Omg Texts About Money Struggles That Are All Too Real Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Thomas Jackson” We collected 10 of the best texts about spending, saving, holiday budgets, and more that incite a bevy of reactions — from fuming to LOL-ing....

The unfortunate fact of the matter is that a cold can last up to a week and symptoms (like congestion) can persist for as many as two weeks! That said, there are certain moves you may be making — even some you may think are helpful! — that are causing your cold to linger. We rounded up 10 of the most common mistakes that prolong a cold. Check them out below, then tell us: What have you found helps when you have a cold that won’t seem to go away?...

And even though I know very well that the reason I don’t look like I’m in my 20s is because I’m 35, I still don’t like the idea of looking 35, you know? What’s really weird is that as early as two years ago, I really could’ve passed for a woman under 30 (or at least I thought so). And based on how much rougher my appearance has gotten over the time span of a couple years, I think I know what my problem is....

We get the struggle. There’s no easy way to potty train a squirmy 2-year-old (no matter what you hear!), and they’re bound to out-smart you at least half of the time. The Internet feels your pain. That’s why we’ve compiled the absolute best potty training memes that’ll perfectly detail this never-ending struggle. Be comforted by the fact that you’re not alone. We’re convinced kids actually ask themselves #5! Which one is your favorite?...

Whether you have a Sesame Street party coming up or are just craving some celebratory Big Bird cake pops, there are enough desserts here to cover every occasion. Image via lucydennis.com More from The Stir: 10 Delish Pumpkin Dessert Recipes to Try This Fall (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: What Your Favorite Sesame Street Character Says About You More from The Stir: 11 Cupcakes Disguised as Other Things (PHOTOS)...