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The Results Are In! These Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2025

Expecting? Just here for the baby content? This list of 2025's top baby names has all the popular ones—plus a few you haven't heard in years.



Here’s the Real Reason Why Pencils Are Yellow

Yellow for prestige, pink for panache and a secret connection to Dolly Parton—meet the most glamorous school supply you've ever...


Here’s the Real Reason We Have Homecoming

It's not just about awkward slow dances and football rivalries—homecoming is a uniquely American mix of school spirit, small-town spectacle...

Here’s the Real Reason We Call Students Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and...

Get ready for an education on classic school-year labels


These Are Officially the Most Popular Baby Names of 2024

Once again, there's a consistent theme for the nation's top baby names

These Are the Rarest Baby Names in Each State

This is definitely one way to ensure your kid stands out from the crowd!


13 Hilarious Stories That Prove Parenting Is a Joke

These jokes prove just how funny parenting really is



This New Baby-Naming Trend Will Have You Seeing Double

Can't decide on the perfect name for your newborn? This neat idea might be the fix.

Big Changes Are Coming to Facebook—Here’s What You Need to Know

Your kids might not love these changes, but you will!


There’s a New Way to Play Monopoly—But Parents Aren’t Going to Be Happy About It

For better or worse, the classic real estate game is getting a modern makeover


Got Kids? We Can Probably Guess Your Second Child’s Name—Here’s How

There’s a method to the madness—even if you’re not doing it consciously!


The Latest Baby-Naming Trend Flips the Script for a Cool Gender-Neutral Twist

At last, a surefire way to find the perfect baby name!


These Baby Names Will Be Everywhere in the Next 10 Years

Are we finally saying goodbye to Olivia and Liam? Here’s what experts are predicting for the next wave of baby...

90 Spring Baby Names Perfect for the Season of Rebirth

Whether you're hunting for popular picks, vintage charm or fresh ideas, these spring baby names are perfect for your little...


Attention, Middle Children! Here’s Why You’re Better Than Your Siblings, According to Sc...

New research flips the script on sibling stereotypes—here's what you need to know


Trend Alert! Western Baby Names Are Taking the Reins in 2025

If you're fixin' to pick a cute name, check out these white-hot Western baby names


You Might Not See These Baby Names After 2025—Is Yours on the List?

These trendy names used to be white-hot—but now they're not


If You Have a Baby on New Year’s, Here’s What May Happen

From cash to photo ops to free sausages, the first baby of the new year is often celebrated with a...


These Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2024

You know you’re curious! Here’s which baby names came out on top this year.


42 Ways to Prep Yourself for a Successful Fall Reset

'Tis the season to reevaluate routines and adjust those habits. Here's how to maximize your fall reset.


The Top Baby-Name Trends of 2025

The experts at Nameberry just announced the top baby-name trends for 2025—and you might be surprised by what made the...


122 School Jokes That Won’t Land You in Detention

Calling all class clowns! These school jokes will have everyone in stitches.

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Reader’s Digest’s Top 5 Teacher Appreciation Videos That Will Melt Your Heart

These teacher appreciation videos will warm your heart—and show just how valuable teachers are for our future


16 Polite Habits Teachers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Teachers love and appreciate any kind gesture from parents and students ... but there are some things they love and...


Trend Alert! 40 Popular Gender-Neutral Baby Names You’ll Fall in Love With

Baby names fall in and out of fashion, but unisex names are always in style


Amazon’s 13 Best Outdoor Games for Serious Fun in the Sun

From classic games like croquet to fun bean bag races for kids, we rounded up the best Amazon outdoor games...


50 Teacher Memes to Keep You Laughing Until Summer Break

These funny teacher memes will get you through the end of the school year


102 Best ‘Thank You’ Teacher Messages for a Note to a Teacher

A well-crafted, heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher can become something they treasure for years