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Magical Monikers

20 Fantasy Baby Names That Might Actually Work In Today’s Age

by Katie McPherson

Naming your child Frodo simply won’t do.

Life

How To Throw The Ultimate Baby Shower

by Katie McPherson

It’s going to be the mother of all parties.

Celebrity

Everything We Know About Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds’ 4 Kids’ Names

by Jen McGuire

Taylor Swift has helped reveal the couple’s name choices before, but will she again?

The Early Years

Uma Thurman Talks To Romper About Helping All Kids Thrive And The Joy Of Seeing Her Own Grow Up

by Jamie Kenney

Thurman visited the White House recently with Room To Grow, a non-profit dedicated to helping vulnerable moms and babies. Here's what they want everyone to know.

Earmuffs!

We Have To Talk About Our Toddlers’ Fear Of Automatic Flushing Toilets

by Samantha Darby

Honestly, they could be less aggressive.

Celebrity

Ryan Reynolds Made A 'Bluey' Confession That Every Parent Can Relate To

by Samantha Darby

We all have our things, right?

TV

Bette Midler Wants To Play This Teacher’s Mom On 'Abbott Elementary'

by Kaitlin Kimont

Will it happen? Quinta Brunson expertly left us on cliff-hanger.

Celebrity

Glen Powell Told His Side Of The Story After His Parents Pranked Him On The Red Carpet

by Kaitlin Kimont

“They thought that was going to be a funny idea so I loved it.”

News

You Should Now Start Getting A Mammogram Every Other Year At Age 40

by Samantha Darby

An increase in breast cancer diagnoses has changed the previous guidance.

Celebrity

Olivia Munn Shares Why She Documented Her Breast Cancer Journey For Her Son Malcolm

by Kaitlin Kimont

“If I didn’t make it, I wanted my son when he got older to know that I fought to be here. That I tried my best.”

Books

Getting Divorced With Miranda July

by Rebecca Ackermann

All Fours is perfect company for Transformation Brain.

Celebrity

Moms Are Loving How Paris Hilton Responded To Heated Backlash Over A Car Seat TikTok

by Jamie Kenney

Baby safety? That’s hot.

Celebrity

Vanderpump Rules Star Scheana Shay Opens Up About Postpartum OCD Has Affected Her

by Kaitlin Kimont

The reality star described her experience as having “intrusive thoughts” and “seeing a worst case scenario play out in my mind.”

They Grow Up So Fast

The Internet Is Demanding To Know What Apple Martin’s “WWII Insights” Are

by Jamie Kenney

We thought this was just for Boomer dads...

Celebrity

Hailey Bieber’s “Biggest” Pregnancy Craving Combo Actually Sounds Pretty Tasty

by Kaitlin Kimont

“no, you’re not allowed to judge!!”

Let's Go, Girls

15 Things On My Own Summer Shopping List

by Samantha Darby

Because if my kids get to have the best summer ever, then so do I.

"Oh biscuits..."

Restaurant’s Underwhelming 'Bluey' Event Is Being Compared To The Willy Wonka Experience

by Jamie Kenney

“We were overwhelmed with the turnout of this event.”

AUNTIE JAZMINE

I Thought Adulthood Meant Separating From My Sisters. My Nieces Brought Me Back.

by Jazmine Hughes

By starting a new generation, my nieces made my sisters and I feel the contours of our own.

Where The Air Is Sweet

Your First Look At The New Super7 Sesame Street Figurines

by Samantha Darby

Guy Smiley is going to make you smile.

Celebrity

Ryan Reynolds Reveals His Kids Have Their Own Famous Playdate Squad

by Kaitlin Kimont

“They all play and hang out.”

AUNTIE ASHLEY

Not Having Kids Means I Get To Support My Friends Who Do

by Ashley C. Ford

Looking back, I would not want to have been my mother. But I would want to be her friend.

Forever Our Queen

Sophie Turner Addressed Those Absurd “Bad Mom” Rumors That Went Viral Amid Her Divorce

by Jamie Kenney

“Those were the worst few days of my life.”

Movies

John Krasinski Really Just Got All His Celeb Friends To Be In His New Kids' Movie

by Kaitlin Kimont and Jen McGuire

Honestly, who isn’t in IF?

Dreams Do Come True In New Orleans

Disney World Revealed When Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride Is Opening & It's So Soon

by Jamie Kenney

But don’t expect to just hop on line...

Strike A Pose

Sharina Gutierrez On What Being In The 'SI Swimsuit Issue' Teaches Her Kids

by Jamie Kenney

The mom of three says landing a spot in the issue shows her kids that “dreams come true.”

AUNTIE RACHEL

Why Breed When I Can Babysit?

by Rachel Sanders

Becoming a babysitter in my thirties, I discovered I can be a kid person without having kids.

TV

Here's What We Know About The Very First Golden Bachelorette

by Kaitlin Kimont

The 61-year-old private school administrator says all of her kids “want me to find love.”

Exclusive

Exclusive: 'Sesame Street' Is Releasing Its First Comic Book & It Looks Adorable

by Jamie Kenney

Check out Romper’s exclusive first look!

Bend & Snap!

'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Will Follow Elle Woods As A ‘90s High Schooler

by Kaitlin Kimont

What? Like it’s hard?

Read Me

12 New Books On Our Summer Reading List For 2024

by Romper Editors

What Romper editors are looking forward to reading this summer — preferably with a popsicle and one eye on the kiddie pool.

AUNTIE SOPHIE

I’m A Live-In Aunt Helping Raise My Sister’s Kids & I Love It

by Sophie Katzman

“And I have a tia, a mommy, and a daddy. I’m so lucky.”

Auntie Glynnis

My Job As An Auntie Is To Tell Parents They’re Doing Great

by Glynnis MacNicol

The oldest kid in my life is 15; the youngest is in diapers. Here’s what I’ve learned: Your child will probably be fine.

Unhinged Trend Alert

This Nail Tech Turned Her Client’s Ultrasound Into Nail Art & OMG The Details

by Katie McPherson

Are we doing sonogram nails now?

"Can you say hero?"

Ms. Rachel Launched A Cameo & Raised $50,000 For Children In Crisis

by Jamie Kenney

The funds she raised will go to the Save The Children’s Emergency Fund.

Celebrity

Zayn Malik Admits He Regularly Cries While Watching 'Bluey' With His Daughter

by Jamie Kenney

“I'm actually quite a sensitive guy...”

Celebrity

Rihanna Pulled Out A Classic Mom Move In This Adorable Video From RZA’s Birthday Party

by Jamie Kenney

Is this, perhaps, how Rihanna and Rocky get the energetic toddler to stay in one place for photos? If so, genius and adorable.

Strike A Pose

Paralympian Brenna Huckaby & Mom Of Two Honored As “Legend” In SI Swimsuit Issue

by Jamie Kenney

The gold-medalist snowboarder says she channeled the confidence of every model who’s come after her.

Celebrity

Ryan Reynolds Says He Just Has To “Surrender 24/7” While Parenting 4 Kids

by Jamie Kenney

It’s best to just give in to the chaos.

Let's have a baby!

21 Texts To Tell Your Bestie You’re Pregnant

by Samantha Darby

Until you can scream at them in the Target baby aisle.

Auntie Suzy

I Love The Person I Get To Be With Kids: Silly, Rebellious, Completely OK

by Suzanne Maria Menghraj

How will they move through the world when their parents aren’t there to tell them how to be? I am an adult in their lives who offers them low-stakes practice in figuring that out.

Sunny Days

The Skip Hop Sesame Street Collection Might Be My Favorite One Yet

by Samantha Darby

And I need a Cookie Monster bag in my size.

Auntie Kim

There Are So Many Ways To Have Children In Your Life

by Kim France

Once I figured this out, missing out on motherhood was no longer the foundational disappointment of my life.

AUNTIE ERICA

I Never Wanted To Be A Parent But I Love Being “The Lady Down The Street”

by Erica Cerulo

I want to be able to say, “Oh, we’ve been friends for his whole life,” and to know that’s something we both chose.

Celebrity

Paris Hilton Wore A Prosthetic Baby Bump Around The House Before Her Babies Were Born

by Kaitlin Kimont

“I know that sounds crazy, but I wanted it to feel real — even in just this small way.”

Like Moths To A Flame

Lighting A Candle At Dinner Will Keep Your Kids At The Table, TikTok Says

by Katie McPherson

Time to up your candle budget.

Too Real

Maya Rudolph's Sleepover 'SNL' Sketch Is Making Parents Laugh & Then Burst Into Tears

by Samantha Darby

Now I need a good list of slumber party excuses.

Movies

John Krasinski & Ryan Reynolds New Movie 'IF' Has A Family-Friendly Rating

by Jamie Kenney

IF explores the secret world of imaginary friends seeking real-life kids to play with.

Celebrity

Ryan Reynolds Jokes He’s Also Waiting For Taylor Swift To Reveal Name Of His 4th Baby

by Kaitlin Kimont

“We always wait for Taylor to tell us what the child’s name will be.”

Royals

Meghan Markle Shared An Update About Archie & Lilibet

by Kaitlin Kimont

“I’m so fortunate that we have two beautiful, healthy, very chatty, sweet children.”

Celebrity

Rumer Willis Shares Sweet Video Montage Of Moments With Baby Louetta For Mother’s Day

by Kaitlin Kimont

“You are my bestest little friend and truly the love of my life.”

Sun, Sea, Sandwiches

16 Picnic Lunch Recipes Perfect For Beach Days, Practice, & More

by Katie McPherson

You need food that tastes great and travels well.

Let's Talk About It

What A Doctor Wants You To Know About Pelvic Floor Treatment

by Dr. Karen Tang

“Just because a biological function can be painful doesn’t mean that the pain is acceptable or that you must continue suffering.”

Exclusive

Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play Is Coming To A City Near You In 2024

by Jamie Kenney

Your children’s favorite Disney Jr. characters are coming together for a fun-filled musical live show that will tour more than 60 cities.

Prima Ballerina

Dancer Ashley Bouder Has Always Loved Ballet, But Can It Ever Truly Love Her Back?

by April Daniels Hussar

Bouder has spent decades as a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet. Now she’s questioning whether it’s a safe world for her daughter to join.

Swoon

The Dreamiest Baby Girl Names

by Samantha Darby

You’ll be ready to paint her into a watercolor illustration.

Caps Off To You!

The Best 'Bluey' Episodes To Help Celebrate Your Kid's Graduation

by Jamie Kenney

Is there a parenting milestone this show can’t get us through?

TV

It Took 10 Seasons, But Monica Was Always Meant To Be A Mother On Friends

by Samantha Darby

This wasn’t some “jump the shark” moment — this was Monica’s dream.

Watch Out

June Squibb Stars As A Gun-Wielding Grandma Who Goes After Her Scammers In 'Thelma'

by Jen McGuire

She’s an “unlikely action hero.”

Celebrity

Kim Kardashian Got 5-Year-Old Son Psalm A Mini Tesla To "Match Mommy"

by Jen McGuire

Little Psalm wants to drive it to school. Can you blame him?

Oh baby!

The Fastest Growing Baby Names Of 2023 Will Absolutely Surprise You

by Jamie Kenney

The Top 10, however, will not.

Celebrity

Chad Michael Murray Is Choosing Family-Friendly Roles As A Dad

by Jen McGuire

“I don’t want my kids going to school, being freshmen in high school, and Dad’s butt posted all over their locker.”

Celebrity

Justin Bieber's Mom Shared The Sweetest Video Gushing About Being An “Excited” Grandma

by Jen McGuire

“I can finally celebrate with ya’ll!”

News

There's A New Lawsuit Involving Weighted Sleep Sacks & Here's What Parents Need To Know

by Katie McPherson

Dreamland Baby announced plans to sue the U.S. CPSC over the agency’s alleged “illegal efforts” to ban the sale of weighted sleep sacks.

TV

The 'Rugrats' Mother’s Day Episode Hits You In A Totally Different Way As A Parent

by Samantha Darby

I used to cry for Chuckie and now I cry for his mom.

Exclusive

Michelle Buteau On Being A Mom To Twins And 'Babes,' Her New Buddy Mom Movie With Ilana Glazer

by Jamie Kenney

“Sign me up.”

dads

This Dad Book Made Me Feel Seen As A Mom

by Hannah Matthews

In his essay collection Attachments, Lucas Mann tackles body image, gender, technology, identity, existential grief, and the subgenre that is dad jokes.

Royals

Meghan Markle Revealed A Sweet Little Detail About Lilibet’s Personality

by Jen McGuire

She shares a favorite hobby with Princess Diana.

Would You Like A Slice?

15 Make-Ahead Mother’s Day Desserts So Good She’ll Request Thirds

by Katie McPherson

There’s something for the fruit lovers, cheesecake fans, and the chocolate-obsessed.

*Yum*

13 Make-Ahead Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes

by Samantha Darby

So she can either get ahead of her own celebration or so you don’t leave her with the kids for an hour while you’re in the kitchen.

Viral

Reddit Totally Sides With New Mom Who Won’t Visit Body-Shaming MIL

by Jen McGuire

She prioritized “losing the baby weight” herself.

Celebrity

Hailey Bieber Reveals She's Pregnant & Expecting Her First Baby With Justin

by Kaitlin Kimont

Baby, baby, baby, ooooh!

Celebrity

Brooke Shields Has Matching Tattoos With Both Of Her Daughters & They're Very Sweet

by Jen McGuire

“When your daughter wants to be branded with you, you just say yes.”

"Aaaaaaand... why should I care?"

'Bluey' Is Releasing 20 New Mini Episodes While We Wait For Season 4

by Jamie Kenney

These new “minisodes” will feature new characters and gives us a special look inside Bluey and Bingo’s dreamhouse.

TV

Jenelle Evans Is Returning To Teen Mom 5 Years After Getting Fired From MTV

by Jen McGuire

She’s ready for a “fresh start.”

Exclusive

'TODAY’s Craig Melvin Has A Plan For When His Kids Grow Up & Stop Talking To Him

by Samantha Darby

“When they do that, I wanted to be able to say, ‘Hey, you little snot, you remember I wrote a book and I put you on the cover?’”

politics

Barron Trump, 18, Is Getting Into Politics Months After His High School Graduation

by Jen McGuire

The youngest son of former President Donald Trump heading to the RNC as a delegate for Florida.

Royals

Kate Middleton's Sister Pippa Could Be Given A Significant Royal Role

by Jen McGuire

She could become her sister’s lady-in-waiting.

Celebrity

Jason Kelce Got His Wife Kylie A Piece Of Weaponry For Their Wedding Anniversary

by Jen McGuire

“Kylie loves it.”

Celebrity

Grandma Tina Knowles Shares How Rumi & Sir Are Different In This Sweet New Update

by Jen McGuire

Sounds like they’re opposites in a couple ways.

Celebrity

Khloé Kardashian's OB-GYN Offered To Take Her Newborn Son Home When She Was Panicking

by Jen McGuire

“She goes: ‘You know what, I’ll deliver the baby, I’ll take the baby, and you come let me know when you’re ready to pick him up.’”

Viral

This Dark Detail In 'Shrek' Totally Went Over Our Heads & Lord Farquaad Is Pure Evil

by Jen McGuire

Mama Bear? Is that you?

Parenting

Let’s (Really) Talk About Transition Regret

by Ben V. Greene

In order to understand why we may fear transition regret and detransition, it’s helpful to think about our relationship with regret overall.

Parenting

What Teachers Really Want For Teacher Appreciation Week

by Amanda Parrish Morgan

I'm a teacher who is now a parent — here's what I wish I understood when I first started.

Celebrity

Hilary Duff Reveals She Gave Birth To Baby #4 & She’s SO Dang Cute

by Jen McGuire

Those cheeks! The hair! Townes Meadow Bair is a cutie pie.

Celebrity

Reese Witherspoon Co-Signed Daughter Ava’s Response To Strangers Commenting On Her Body

by Jen McGuire

And signed it with a kiss.

Mum School

Which 'Bluey' Mum Are You? (Because We Can't All Be Chilli)

by Jamie Kenney

We can’t all be Chilli, but we can try!

Celebrity

Gabrielle Union's Daughter Gave Her The Sweetest Compliment About Her Met Gala Dress

by Jen McGuire

“Mommy, you look like a mermaid!”

Hello, Childhood

American Girl Is Bringing Back 3 Beloved Classic Dolls

by Samantha Darby

And us millennials can’t handle it.

Celebrity

Katy Perry’s Own Mom Was Fooled By An AI-Generated Met Gala Photo

by Jen McGuire

“Didn’t know you went to the Met!” (She didn’t.)

Parenting

What If Men Were Mothers, Too?

by Ruby Russell

Let’s ditch this identity based on dubious ideas about genetics, and define all parental relationships as active bonds of care.

Exclusive

Mama Kelce Wants To Lull Us To Sleep As She Explains The Many Rules Of Football

by Jen McGuire

Donna Kelce has narrated a new Sleep Story for Calm all about football while looking back at the many games she’s attended for her sons, Travis and Jason.

TV

Cole Hauser Just Hinted At A New Yellowstone Spinoff With Rip & Beth

by Jen McGuire

“I know that there’s some stuff on the horizon.”

Movies

The Tragic Story Of The Von Erich Brothers Inspired The Iron Claw

by Jen McGuire

The new movie from A24, starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, comes to Max on May 10.

Entertainment

The Babies Of 'Friends' Would Be In Their 20s Today & Here’s What They’d Be Up To

by Jen McGuire

For starters, Emma never left Paris.

You've Got This

Talking To Kids About A Chronic Illness Like MS Is Intimidating. Here’s How To Start.

by Katie McPherson

Honesty is always the best policy.

Royals

Archie Got A Very Special Homemade Gift From King Charles For His 5th Birthday

by Jen McGuire

It might even become a collectible item someday.

My Personal Patronus

Accio, Harry Potter Squishmallows!

by Samantha Darby

Get out your wands, because you’re going to want every single one of these.

Celebrity

Paris Hilton Jokes About Giving 5-Month-Old London A Spray Tan Because She’s “So Pale”

by Jen McGuire

She’s counting down the days!

Mother's Day

13 Mother’s Day Nail Ideas That’ll Look So Cute At Brunch

by Katie McPherson

Show your nail tech right this second.

Mother's Day

The Best Mother's Day Gifts For The Mom Who Wants To Get Back To Hosting

by Samantha Darby

Without stressing about the state of her baseboards.