Family & kids

From the joyous chaos of playtime to the heartwarming moments of familial love, the "Family & Kids" section invites you to explore the many facets of family life. It's a space dedicated to sharing stories, advice, and insights about familial bonds that make life meaningful and fulfilling.

Here you can find a variety of topics, each shedding light on the complex and beautiful dynamics of family life. You'll read stories that highlight parenting trials and triumphs, offering perspectives from different walks of life and diverse family structures. Here, we celebrate the unconventional and embrace the unique, recognizing that every family has its own story to tell.

In the "Family & Kids" section, we believe in the importance of lifelong learning. You'll find thought-provoking articles that challenge common misconceptions and encourage open discussion about topics that matter. From understanding the benefits of sleeping in separate beds to navigating the complexities of sibling relationships, we aim to provide you with a fresh look at family dynamics.

Safety and well-being are paramount to us. We share tips and insights from experts that can help ensure your loved ones' safety. Whether it's a swimming instructor warning about the dangers of a seemingly harmless habit or a story highlighting the importance of DNA testing, our articles are designed to inform and educate.

As we explore the world of parenting, we also delve into the joys and challenges of raising children. From celebrity parenting styles to the awe-inspiring resilience of parents searching for their lost child, our articles encapsulate the breadth of experiences that shape the journey of parenthood.

In the spirit of inclusivity, we also shine a light on controversial topics that spark important conversations about parenting decisions. We believe in creating a platform for open dialogue, where everyone can share their views and learn from others.

Overall, the "Family & Kids" section is a celebration of family life in all its forms. It's a space where you can immerse yourself in stories that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. No matter what your family looks like, we hope that our content will resonate with you, offering a deeper understanding of the dynamics that make family life both challenging and rewarding.

Join us as we explore the intricate tapestry of family life, diving into stories that capture the essence of love, resilience, and the undeniable bond that ties us together.

Recent Stories of Family & kids

I Was Worried That My Sister Is in Love With My Wife, and Accidentally Discovered a Mind-Stirring Truth

I Was Worried That My Sister Is in Love With My Wife, and Accidentally Discovered a Mind-Stirring Truth
22 hours ago

A man, 34, has recently written a letter to our editorial and told his story that could be a vivid example of how things in life may take a 180° turn. The man shared how he was suspicious about his sister and his wife having a romance, and he had a lot of evidence for thinking so. But one day, he found out a real truth about their relationship, and it was far from what he initially expected.

My Daughters Are Ruining My Personal Life

My Daughters Are Ruining My Personal Life
day ago

In the quiet suburbs where Susan and her daughters resided, the air was heavy with unspoken tensions and unresolved conflicts. Susan, a devoted mother grappling with the complexities of love and family, found herself at a crossroads.

I Told My Wife That I Don’t Want to Raise Our Baby the Same Way Her Parents Raised Her

I Told My Wife That I Don’t Want to Raise Our Baby the Same Way Her Parents Raised Her
2 days ago

When it goes about our kids’ upbringing, it’s normal to have a wish to give them the best we can as parents and to raise them in a healthy environment. Our today’s hero is a future dad, who’s already thinking about the things he’ll definitely never want his kid to experience in their life. And one of these things is being raised like his wife. The man took to Reddit to tell about his major confrontation with his wife about it, and people expressed a variety of opinions about this dilemma.

My Sister-in-Law Insists That I’m Unworthy of Being a Mother — Here’s Why

My Sister-in-Law Insists That I’m Unworthy of Being a Mother — Here’s Why
2 days ago

Family tensions are a common occurrence, particularly in relationships with in-laws, where dynamics can be complex and emotions heightened. Recently, a new mother found herself navigating a challenging situation with her sister-in-law. What made the situation particularly unique was her SIL’s unusual level of excitement towards the newborn and the uncommon expectation she had. Faced with this unique circumstance, she penned a heartfelt letter to Bright Side seeking guidance and support.

10 Parents Reveal the Most Heartbreaking Thing Their Child Has Said to Them

10 Parents Reveal the Most Heartbreaking Thing Their Child Has Said to Them
3 days ago

In a special survey, ten moms and dads shared some really touching moments when their kids said things that made them feel really sad. Like when a little one asked about tough stuff, or when they said something super sweet, and it made their parents’ hearts melt. These stories remind us how powerful child’s words can be and how strong the love between parents and kids is.

My MIL Calls Me a Bad Mom for Refusing to Quit My Job

My MIL Calls Me a Bad Mom for Refusing to Quit My Job
3 days ago

Imagine a mom who works outside the home telling us how her mother-in-law doesn’t like it and calls her a «bad mom» for not staying home. Even though she loves her family and her job, she feels upset because some people still think moms should only stay home. She wants to share her story to show how many women face this pressure and why it’s important to support all moms, no matter if they work or stay at home.

I Banned My SIL From Seeing My Baby After She Made a Creepy Joke That Raised Red Flags

I Banned My SIL From Seeing My Baby After She Made a Creepy Joke That Raised Red Flags
3 days ago

We can never be sure what we’re marrying into family-wise. This makes one’s in-laws a kind of lottery. While some of us are lucky to get a second set of parents or siblings, others end up having new family members who would go so far as to try to steal their baby. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who took to Reddit and told a mind-boggling story of her relationship with her SIL, which grew to an unhealthy shade after the woman gave birth to her baby son.

My Wife Pranked My Mom at Our Wedding and Her Reaction Was Not What We Expected

My Wife Pranked My Mom at Our Wedding and Her Reaction Was Not What We Expected
4 days ago

Weddings mark one of the most significant moments in a couple’s life. Adding a bit of fun and humor only improves the celebratory atmosphere. However, when our reader’s wife, who’s a lover of pranks, decided to play a trick, it made her mother-in-law stutter. We reveal what happened that left such an impression on her.

My DIL Accepted That I Live With Them, but Only If I Follow Her Strict Orders

My DIL Accepted That I Live With Them, but Only If I Follow Her Strict Orders
5 days ago

A mother’s love for her kids knows no limits, and she hopes they’ll show her the same care. Roberta’s son didn’t want his mom to be alone after his father died, so he asked her to come live with him, his wife, and their children. Roberta was delighted, but she was surprised by the rules her daughter-in-law laid out for her. She told us her story.

Trending stories of Family & kids

12 Deep Family Secrets That Broke People’s Hearts

12 Deep Family Secrets That Broke People’s Hearts
4 months ago

Sometimes, we become curious and want to listen in on other people’s conversations or discover someone’s secrets without being noticed. Thanks to the internet, some people openly share their family’s deepest secrets, and it’s clear that they feel much better after sharing these hidden truths with the world.

15 Parents That Deserve an Award for Their Great Sense of Humor

15 Parents That Deserve an Award for Their Great Sense of Humor
4 years ago

Sometimes, one of the most important things about maintaining healthy family relationships is having a great sense of humor. Sometimes, serious parents do something so funny that we don’t even know how to react. Some of them have created a house for a new vacuum cleaner, and some have even made dresses for their pets!

My DIL Severely Offended Me, She Regretted It When I Opened Up About Who I Really Am

My DIL Severely Offended Me, She Regretted It When I Opened Up About Who I Really Am
month ago

A woman, 60, has written a letter to our editorial, telling a deeply dramatic story, that happened in her family. She told how her daughter-in-law was constantly poking fun at her, humiliating and mocking her. But the offended woman took her revenge in the most intricate and exquisite way and taught her DIL an important lesson in life.

15+ Mystical Stories That Prove Children See the World Differently

15+ Mystical Stories That Prove Children See the World Differently
8 months ago

When a toddler suddenly starts talking to someone in an empty room, everyone can freak out. Some people explain these situations with a transitional age or children’s imagination. Others, on the contrary, tend to see something mysterious and even otherworldly in this.

I Kicked Out My Daughter, Who Lived Rent-Free in My House With Her 6 Kids

I Kicked Out My Daughter, Who Lived Rent-Free in My House With Her 6 Kids
2 months ago

A mother-daughter relationship can sometimes be a plot for a real drama movie. Such thing happened to a Reddit user, who seemed to have demonstrated the warmest attitude to her daughter, who has kids and lives in her house. But the result of such a relationship turned into a huge family catastrophe, which may hurt many people, including the innocent kids. The desperate woman is now trying to resolve an uneasy dilemma.

17 Must-Read Stories From Parents That Are Absolutely Priceless

17 Must-Read Stories From Parents That Are Absolutely Priceless
4 months ago

When the exhaustion of changing diapers or tidying up after messes becomes overwhelming, turning to humorous parenting tweets might just offer the perfect escape. Even if you’re not a parent or if your children are grown, these moms and dads are bound to bring a chuckle, shedding light on the daily struggles and amusing situations that come with raising kids.

10 Mistakes Most Parents Regret Making

10 Mistakes Most Parents Regret Making
year ago

All parents want their children to have the best lives possible. Many of them work in order to be able to buy new toys for them, others are strict because they want their children to be disciplined and goal-oriented, others give their children a choice and teach them to make decisions on their own. Every family has its own ways of upbringing, but there is one thing that all parents have in common: when they look back, they all want to fix some of the mistakes they made in the past.

27 Savage Kids That Will Make You Giggle

27 Savage Kids That Will Make You Giggle
9 months ago

Being a parent means being an expert at telling white lies and a great resource when little ones get you in trouble. Although sometimes they know how to jump on our nerves with their silly words, they surely know how to bring laughter into our lives too.

I Did a DNA Test for My Baby and Accidentally Uncovered My MIL’s Secret

I Did a DNA Test for My Baby and Accidentally Uncovered My MIL’s Secret
month ago

Cheating is a very serious accusation that could lead to losing trust in a relationship. A woman was accused of being unfaithful due to her baby’s uncommon eye color. But when she finally decided to do a DNA test to prove her innocence, the mom found out something that she never expected.

Best of the Week of Family & kids

My Husband Wants His Mother to Move In With Us

My Husband Wants His Mother to Move In With Us
year ago

To see your parent who raised you and taught you everything you know about life get old and unable to care for themselves is something inevitable. As the circle of life dances in front of us, and we exchange roles — if once we were the baby that needed round-the-clock care, now it’s our mothers and fathers who are vulnerable and need supervision.In some cultures, sending our parents to an assisted living facility is still a stigma today. Tenny, a loving wife, and mother of 2, needed some advice on her situation — her mother-in-law is lonely and frail, and her husband wants her to move into their house. We took a look at Tenny’s story, and here are our findings.

What the Daughters of Our 15 Favorite Celebs Look Like Today

What the Daughters of Our 15 Favorite Celebs Look Like Today
year ago

Kids really do grow up so fast, and especially when they are young, every moment is precious because they keep changing. Almost every day, there is something new to snap a photo of for the family album and memories. Luckily for us, some celebs and royals choose to share these beautiful moments of their kids’ growth with us through social media. We at Bright Side wanted to celebrate the daughters of our favorite celebs, so we decided to share this compilation of what they look like today.

12 Things Our Moms Did That Prove They’re Real Heroines

12 Things Our Moms Did That Prove They’re Real Heroines
4 years ago

There are more than 2 billion moms in the world. And all of them have one thing in common — well, 2 things: they love their kids and they all are heroines. They sacrifice everything for us and we couldn’t be more thankful for this.

9 Celebrities That Prove Genetic Diversity Is Beautiful

9 Celebrities That Prove Genetic Diversity Is Beautiful
year ago

Genetics work in mysterious ways. Sometimes children look more like one parent than the other or even more like relatives, grandparents, uncles, or aunts. In today’s compilation, we wanted to show how a multi-ethnic background gave these celebrities their unique beauty.

Monthly Top Picks of Family & kids

10 Comics About the Ironic Changes Our Moms Go Through After They Become Grandmas

10 Comics About the Ironic Changes Our Moms Go Through After They Become Grandmas
4 years ago

Becoming a mom can be a life changing event, but not many people talk about the extraordinary transformation women go through when they become grandmothers. From almost forgetting rules, manners, and discipline to overreacting to any type of danger and discomfort their grandkids could go through, they seem to be different human beings than the ones who raised us.

My Mother Doesn’t Deserve to See Her Grandchild

My Mother Doesn’t Deserve to See Her Grandchild
4 months ago

Navigating the journey of parenthood proves to be a demanding task for every new couple. Many look forward to the assistance of their families in easing the responsibilities of caring for the baby. Yet, the challenge arises when even grandparents, despite their children’s appeals, are hesitant to embrace the role of the designated babysitter.

Matt Damon Reveals the One Rule He Uses to Avoid Raising Spoiled Kids

Matt Damon Reveals the One Rule He Uses to Avoid Raising Spoiled Kids
11 months ago

Matt Damon met his wife, Luciana, in 2003, and 2 decades later, they’re still beaming with love for one another. The actor adopted Alexia, Luciana’s daughter from her previous marriage, and they welcomed 3 daughters of their own, each born 2 years apart. Damon is a doting father of 4, and he has a couple of rules he swears by, that have helped his family thrive.

15 Tweets From Parents Showing Life With Kids Is Never Boring

15 Tweets From Parents Showing Life With Kids Is Never Boring
7 months ago

Parenting is a tricky, tricky role. You can’t wait for your kids to grow up and move out, but when they do, it feels like your world’s falling apart. That’s when you realize you can’t turn back time, and the best thing you can do is hop on and enjoy the memories.

The Top 13 Dad Jokes Guaranteed to Make Your Day Better

The Top 13 Dad Jokes Guaranteed to Make Your Day Better
11 months ago

“Why did the ghost buy a box of bandages? Because he had so many BOO BOOs!” Sometimes a joke is so bad, we groan, but it still makes us laugh. Dad humor is such a classic genre, it even has a place on governmental web pages. We love the creativity of dad humor, so we put together some pics of the best dad jokes ever.