https://www.today.com/TODAY Parentsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comThu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:20 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/today.pnghttps://www.today.com/Rosie ColosiThu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:20 GMTSociologist Dr. Hannah Brown why middle names are important (or not!), the three types of middle names and why parents shouldn't stress about picking a middle name.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/babies/3-types-middle-names-baby-expert-shares-rcna341301https://www.today.com/parents/babies/3-types-middle-names-baby-expert-shares-rcna341301Vera LivchakA baby name expert says there are only 3 types of middle names.A baby name expert says there are only 3 types of middle names.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:20 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 17:39:20 GMTSofia Kasbo Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:59 GMTStudio 1A was seeing double this morning.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/family/craig-melvins-son-delano-3rd-hour-today-appearance-rcna341622https://www.today.com/parents/family/craig-melvins-son-delano-3rd-hour-today-appearance-rcna341622TODAYCraig Melvin's son Delano joined him on the 3rd Hour of TODAY, April 23, 2026.Craig Melvin's son Delano joined him on the 3rd Hour of TODAY, April 23, 2026.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:59 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:59 GMTRosie ColosiThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:30 GMT“Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast host Amanda Hirsch joined Dylan’s Dreyer's podcast, “The Parent Chat." They discussed watching "Heated Rivalry" with kids around.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-amanda-hirsch-watch-heated-rivalry-the-parent-chat-rcna341438https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-amanda-hirsch-watch-heated-rivalry-the-parent-chat-rcna341438TODAYDylan Dreyer speaks to 'Not Fat, Not Skinny' Host Amanada Hirsch on 'The Parent Chat.'Dylan Dreyer speaks to 'Not Fat, Not Skinny' Host Amanada Hirsch on 'The Parent Chat.'Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:30 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:30 GMTRosie ColosiThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:24 GMTPrince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, honored their youngest son, Prince Louis, by sharing a new photo of him celebrating his 8th birthday.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/prince-louis-8-years-old-new-birthday-photo-rcna341591https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/prince-louis-8-years-old-new-birthday-photo-rcna341591Matt PorteousThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:24 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:24 GMTRosie ColosiThu, 23 Apr 2026 11:59:56 GMT“Not Skinny But Not Fat” host Amanda Hirsch joined TODAY's Dylan Dreyer on the the April 23 episode of Dylan's new podcast, "The Parent Chat."2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-its-ok-to-not-miss-kids-the-parent-chat-rcna341415https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-its-ok-to-not-miss-kids-the-parent-chat-rcna341415TODAY Dylan Dreyer interviews Amanda Hirsch on The Parent Chat podcast.Dylan Dreyer interviews Amanda Hirsch on The Parent Chat podcast.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:59:56 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 11:59:56 GMTAriana BrockingtonThu, 23 Apr 2026 04:26:15 GMTFernando Mendoza says he will not attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, so he can be close to his mom and family during the moment. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/fernando-mendoza-nfl-draft-pick-mother-ms-rcna341548https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/fernando-mendoza-nfl-draft-pick-mother-ms-rcna341548Icon SportswireIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza during the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 27, 2026.Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza during the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 27, 2026.CFPCollege Football Playoff National Championship: Miami v IndianaFernando Mendoza celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 during the 2026 College football playoff National Championship on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.CFPElsa Mendoza kisses her son Fernando Mendoza after his big win.Elsa Mendoza kisses her son Fernando Mendoza after his big win.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:26:15 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 04:26:15 GMTChrissy CallahanWed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:11 GMTSheinelle Jones' teenage daughter certainly knows how to make her emails stand out in her mother's crowded inbox2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/moms/sheinelle-jones-teen-daughter-prank-email-rcna341433https://www.today.com/parents/moms/sheinelle-jones-teen-daughter-prank-email-rcna341433TODAY/ Tyler EssarySheinelle Jones shares a prank email her daughter sent her.Sheinelle Jones shares a prank email her daughter sent her.TODAYThis email from Sheinelle's daughter Clara definitely got read. The 'most important' email from Sheinelle's daughter Clara. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:11 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:11 GMTScott StumpTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:48 GMTVictoria Beckham reflected on her past year, in which an alleged rift with the oldest of her four children with David Beckham has spilled into the public, during an appearance on TODAY2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/victoria-david-beckham-parenting-protecting-kids-rcna341221https://www.today.com/parents/victoria-david-beckham-parenting-protecting-kids-rcna341221Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:48 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:48 GMTRosie ColosiTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:57:33 GMTFitness guru Denise Austin is about to be a grandmother. Daughter Katie is following in her mom's fitness footsteps ... and recreating her very '90s pregnancy photo.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/denise-austin-lookalike-daughter-recreates-iconic-pregnancy-photo-rcna341206https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/denise-austin-lookalike-daughter-recreates-iconic-pregnancy-photo-rcna341206Courtesy Instagram/ @katieaustinKatie Austin and her mom Denise AustinKatie Austin and her mom Denise AustinTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:57:33 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 15:57:33 GMTGina VivinettoTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:53 GMTRihanna poses with her daughter Rocki Irish on the cover of W MAgazine. See the photo and find out how ASAP Rocky says motherhood has changed her.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/rihanna-daughter-rocki-w-magazine-cover-rcna341175https://www.today.com/parents/rihanna-daughter-rocki-w-magazine-cover-rcna341175Matt WinkelmeyerRihannaRihanna attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures at Paramount Pictures Studios on July 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:53 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:11:53 GMTDrew WeisholtzTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:12:03 GMTPodcaster, bestselling author and professor Scott Galloway says there is a method of parenting that is sparking a surge in depression among teenagers.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/scott-galloway-parenting-teen-depression-rcna332381https://www.today.com/parents/scott-galloway-parenting-teen-depression-rcna332381Glass Half FullTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:12:03 GMTTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:12:03 GMTRosie ColosiMon, 20 Apr 2026 21:46:47 GMTJenna Bush Hager sat down to interview each of the four former living U.S. presidents. Her father, George W. Bush, is the only one who gave her a hard time.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/dads/jenna-bush-hager-george-w-bush-interview-experience-rcna341052https://www.today.com/parents/dads/jenna-bush-hager-george-w-bush-interview-experience-rcna341052Tyler Essary/TODAYJenna Bush Hager and her father, former president George W. BushMon, 20 Apr 2026 21:46:47 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 21:46:47 GMTRosie ColosiMon, 20 Apr 2026 19:02:20 GMTTexas pediatrician Dr. Diane Arnaout felt it was her doo-ty to share the "Fart Book," written by her 8-year-old son Jack. It immediately went viral on Instagram.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/cute/fart-book-8-year-old-viral-instagram-texas-child-rcna340989https://www.today.com/parents/cute/fart-book-8-year-old-viral-instagram-texas-child-rcna340989Courtesy Dr. Diane Arnaout/InstagramA child's book about fartsMon, 20 Apr 2026 19:02:20 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 19:02:20 GMTRosie ColosiMon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:35 GMTHaley Pepper, wife of Miami Dolphins long snapper Taybor Pepper, has taken more than 50 solo flights with her kids. Here are her 6 best travel tips.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/parents/air-travel-flying-with-kids-advice-nfl-wife-dolphins-49ers-rcna332142https://www.today.com/parents/parents/air-travel-flying-with-kids-advice-nfl-wife-dolphins-49ers-rcna332142Courtesy Haley PepperHaley Pepper and her two kids travelingCourtesy Haley PepperHaley Pepper and her baby in ParisCourtesy Haley PepperThe Pepper Family: Haley, Taybor, Rue and WellsHaley Pepper with husband, Taybor, and their two children, Rue and Wells. Courtesy Haley PepperWells Pepper on a people mover in the airportWells Pepper on a people mover in the airport. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:35 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:35 GMTSofia Kasbo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:42 GMTMichael Brand took notes on all the artists at Coachella. He tells TODAY.com how the weekend with his wife and daughters went.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/coachella-dad-takes-notes-reviews-experience-rcna267115https://www.today.com/parents/coachella-dad-takes-notes-reviews-experience-rcna267115Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:42 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:42 GMTGina VivinettoMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:09:06 GMTEric Murphy, the son of comedian Eddie Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of comedian Martin Lawrence, have welcomed their first child together2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/jasmin-lawrence-eric-murphy-first-baby-rcna340973https://www.today.com/parents/jasmin-lawrence-eric-murphy-first-baby-rcna340973Leon BennettLos Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F"Eric Murphy and Jasmine Page Lawrence attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on June 20, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:09:06 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:09:56 GMTAriana BrockingtonFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:45 GMTAlaina Scott, rapper Eminem's daughter, announced that she gave birth to her first child, a baby girl.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/eminem-daughter-alaina-scott-baby-girl-name-rcna332379https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/eminem-daughter-alaina-scott-baby-girl-name-rcna332379Instagram/Alaina ScottEminem's daughter Alaina Scott and husband Matt Moeller welcomed their first child together. Eminem's daughter Alaina Scott and husband Matt Moeller welcomed their first child together. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:45 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:45 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:27 GMTNatalie Portman is pregnant with her third child at 44, as she and partner Tanguy Destable prepare to welcome a new baby.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/natalie-portman-pregnant-third-child-44-rcna332369https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/natalie-portman-pregnant-third-child-44-rcna332369TODAYNatalie Portman on the TODAY ShowFri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:27 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:27 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:48:52 GMTLemon is trending as a baby name, boosted by TikTok buzz and pop culture, while fruit names like Clementine and climb and others stay rare.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/babies/baby-name-week-april-20-lemon-rcna332327https://www.today.com/parents/babies/baby-name-week-april-20-lemon-rcna332327Getty Imagescitrus fruitsFri, 17 Apr 2026 16:48:52 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 16:48:52 GMTRosie ColosiFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:45 GMTIn January 2018, a Buffalo, NY woman named Sam discovered that she would become a mother not from her obstetrician ... but from a psychic medium.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/grandmother-died-left-perfect-baby-gift-rcna332008https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/grandmother-died-left-perfect-baby-gift-rcna332008@mrschaos212 Her Grandmother Died. But She Left Behind the Perfect Baby GiftFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:45 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:45 GMTCamryn LaSalaThu, 07 May 2020 22:02:00 GMTHere are the best kindergarten graduation gifts to celebrate your child’s milestone. Shop graduation gift ideas from a slime kit, books, gift baskets and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/shop/kindergarten-graduation-gifts-t180981https://www.today.com/shop/kindergarten-graduation-gifts-t180981Courtney Hale / Getty ImagesCourtney Hale / Getty ImagesThu, 07 May 2020 22:02:00 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 13:15:01 GMTScott StumpThu, 16 Apr 2026 14:46:20 GMTVictoria Beckham has issued her first response to the public rift with son Brooklyn, the oldest of her four children with husband David Beckham.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/victoria-beckham-brooklyn-beckham-response-feud-rcna332170https://www.today.com/parents/victoria-beckham-brooklyn-beckham-response-feud-rcna332170Axelle/Bauer-GriffinPremiere Of "Lola" - ArrivalsLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Cruz Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham attend the Premiere of "Lola" at Regency Bruin Theatre on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:46:20 GMTThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:22:19 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:36 GMTErin Andrews, 47, opens up about IVF struggles, low fertility odds and her hpush for a second child, with support from Charissa Thompson.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/moms/erin-andrews-ivf-second-child-age-47-rcna332154https://www.today.com/parents/moms/erin-andrews-ivf-second-child-age-47-rcna332154Nathan CongletonErin AndrewsThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:36 GMTThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:36 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:32 GMTOn Dylan Dreyer’s “The Parent Chat,” Vicky Nguyen shares how letting her daughter stick with cross-country helped build confidence and resilience. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/teens/vicky-nguyen-daughter-running-lesson-dylan-dreyer-parent-chat-rcna331958https://www.today.com/parents/teens/vicky-nguyen-daughter-running-lesson-dylan-dreyer-parent-chat-rcna331958TODAYDylan Dreyer talks to Vicky Nguyen on her podcast "The Parent Chat." Dylan Dreyer talks to Vicky Nguyen on her podcast "The Parent Chat." Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:32 GMTThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:40:32 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:12:22 GMTDylan Dreyer recalls her 9-year-old son Calvin asking, "Do I look fat?" as Vicky Nguyen explains her no social media rule on 'Parent Chat."2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-calvin-do-i-look-fat-the-parent-chat-rcna331906https://www.today.com/parents/moms/dylan-dreyer-calvin-do-i-look-fat-the-parent-chat-rcna331906Courtesy Instagram/ @dylandreyernbcDylan Dreyer and her oldest son CalvinDylan Dreyer and her oldest son CalvinThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:12:22 GMTThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:12:22 GMT