Breastfeeding isn’t free and formula isn’t cheap. Here’s what parents really spend, and why the cost hits some families harder than others.

It's no secret that having a baby is -- among other things -- a financial decision. And while, sure, it's a daunting time, filled with a ton of unknowns, Romper is here to help not only quell your ...

I had always worked, knew my budget, and treating myself to things was how I loved myself. And I felt like that was being ...

You know those TikTok “Clean With Me” videos where some woman does a voiceover that’s like, “My anxiety has been really bad lately and that’s why there’s 8,000 loads of laundry on my floor,” and she’s ...

Can you touch your Elf on the Shelf? If your shelf has ever hosted an elf, your children likely already know the cardinal rule: No touching. But, accidents happen. In the event that a human hand ...

I turn away from my husband and his snoring, using my back to try to block out the light from my phone. It is my favorite time of day: 10 p.m., in bed, secretly scrolling my favorite app, NYTimes ...

Every summer, I am surprised by the sheer amount of events we attend as a family. Between get-togethers with our neighbors and beach days with friends, there is always a gathering to go to — and a ...

It’s in your podcast ads and your social media feeds. It’s also probably a few swipes deep on your friends’ home screens, TBH. Audio erotica is not as fringe as it once was. In 2023, representatives ...

Watching your baby grow into a toddler is an absolute delight — you get to see their personality take shape and really shine. Maybe they like to sleep upside down in bed or covered head-to-toe in ...

My 5-year-old is a pro at helping me move laundry baskets. He takes the job of pushing an overflowing basket down the hallway from my bedroom and into the garage (where our washer and dryer are) so ...

It’s thankfully much easier than it used to be to find gender neutral clothes and nursery decor beyond just standard yellow, and gender reveal parties seem to be losing popularity (and not just ...

Cheating can be devastating to any relationship, but what happens when you have kids together? Even if you and your partner decide to work out your issues, if your child somehow finds out about the ...