Jenna Bush Hager's 4-Year-Old Son Makes Fun Of Her "Big" Nipples

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It’s never a good idea to ask a child for their opinion about you. You might be ready to disagree, but trust me. Just don’t go there. Also trust Jenna Bush Hager, who learned this difficult lesson after her 4-year-old son Hal made fun of her “big” nipples. And she didn’t even ask, he just offered his nipple opinion up free of charge. Ah, the honesty of children. So refreshing unless it’s turned on you.

The TODAY anchor, who shares Hal as well as 8-year-old daughter Poppy and 11-year-old daughter Mila with husband Henry Hager, opened up on the Monday segment about how little Hal comments on her nipples. “While I’m getting dressed ... Hal likes to come in there and say, ‘Look at your nickels. I like your nickels.’ Now he’s talking about something else,” she shared. “He said, ‘Look at your big nickels.’”

Bush Hager continued that her son “walks in and he makes fun of my ‘nickels,’ pointing and laughing in such and talking about their size — and then I have to get on a robe,” adding that the whole thing left her feeling “a little humiliated in my own home.”

This isn’t even the first time Bush Hager has been shamed by one of her children. Back in 2022, her daughter Mila joined her mom on the TODAY Show set and called her out for not wearing underwear. “She never wears underwear,” Mila shared on live television . “She is not wearing it right now. I saw her change!” And she didn’t stop there. “One time she was laughing in our living room and she peed her pants,” Mila continued at the time, telling her mom, “You changed your pajamas!”

Bush Hager should feel comforted that she is in good company as a celebrity parent getting mocked by her children. Kristen Bell’s daughters with husband Dax Shepard, 10-year-old Lincoln and 8-year-old Delta, nicknamed her boobs “Sloppy Joes.” And she admitted to Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast last summer that sometimes it feels like the two of them are on their daughters’ makeover show “and every morning when we walk out of our bedrooms, the judges will evaluate how good of a makeover it was.” Their decision is “never good.”

Perhaps Bush Hager and Bell need to start a mom support group to help each other heal from the insults of children. Can we all join?

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Blake Lively Left A Flirty Comment On Photo Of Ryan Reynolds & Fans Loved It

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After four kids and 12 years of marriage, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds know how to keep the spark alive. He lets his friend Hugh Jackman share a sexy photo of him, and she leaves a flirty comment. That’s romance.

Lively, who shares 9-year-old daughter James, 7-year-old daughter Inez, 4-year-old daughter Betty, and a 1-year-old baby with Reynolds, couldn’t help but notice a photo of her husband on Instagram. A particularly thirsty photo shared by his longtime friend and Deadpool co-star Hugh Jackman. The photo sees Reynolds sitting in a chair wearing a white undershirt, pointing at the camera and flexing his muscles.

“‘You want me to put this away?’ — Ryan Reynolds, co-star, mouth breather, a**hole,” Jackman captioned the photo, in keeping with their longstanding, presumably fictional, online feud. For his part, Reynolds commented, “This photo is from my private collection. How dare you?”

Blake Lively had a very different reaction. She took one look at her husband sitting there in a white undershirt, staring down the camera, and commented, “My thirst has been trapped.”

Fans of the couple loved it, of course. One person wrote, “this is why you have 4 kids!” while another added, “get a room.” One person posited, “here comes baby #5,” which feels like a stretch. Although what do we know? The couple are big fans of having babies together, with Reynolds telling Entertainment Tonight Canada last year, “You know, two to three was a huge jump… three to four less so. I cannot speak for my wife, but it’s just from what I’ve observed. But, we love it. You know, we would be idiots to do this again if we didn’t love it.”

Still, we shouldn’t jump to any conclusions based on one thirst trap comment. Lively has been known to not only comment but provide thirst content of her husband on Instagram. Like last year when she took photos of her “Instagram boyfriend,” aka her husband, along with the message that she considered “capturing thirst content of your fine ass husband” a “public service.”

A public service Hugh Jackman is now aiding and abetting, apparently, while Ryan Reynolds “fine ass husband” of Blake Lively and dad of four just hangs around letting everyone tell him he’s handsome. Nice work if you can get it.

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Travis & Jason Kelce Gave Us A Glimpse At Their Classic Sibling Dynamic

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Travis and Jason Kelce are so many things. They are NFL stars, podcast hosts, celebrities. One is boyfriend to Taylor Swift, the other is a married dad of three daughters. But when it comes to sampling foreign cuisine, they remain classic stereotypes of first born and second born brothers.

The Kelce brothers were recently in London, England to attend the British leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, where they seemed to go all in on all things British. Including a full English breakfast, which they sampled during a taping of their New Heights podcast. Which means fans got to see Travis turn into the picky-eating little brother while Jason was all in on trying whatever he could get his hands on.

“You wanna eat English food?” Jason asked his brother, while Travis looked hesitant. “We gotta eat food? I thought we were just drinking English beer.”

They were then presented with their breakfast, complete with beans. “What is it with beans?” Jason asked the pub owner, who insisted he try them with toast. Which he gamely tried while his brother, notably empty-handed, watched in shock. Jason admitted he “didn’t get the big deal about” beans and toast, but at least he tried them, which is more than we can say for Travis, perpetual baby of the family.

As Jason tucked into his blood sausage, he finally asked Travis “are you not going to eat any of this?” and baby boy Travis responded, “No I think you’re doing great.” Finally, Travis “tried” some eggs on toast because he was “pretty hungry,” as though eating eggs for breakfast was a wild delicacy he’d never seen before.

They moved on to afternoon tea, which is essentially just sandwiches and dessert on a fancy tray. Again, Travis struggled. “I’m not a big cheese guy,” he shared. “Goat cheese kind of creeps me out. Cream cheese is tough. Cheescake, same thing.” He did eventually try the pastries, while Jason shared that he and wife Kylie watch Great British Bake-Off whenever a new season drops. Which makes sense considering their mom Donna Kelce is famous for her homemade cookies.

These brothers have been known to eat entire chickens for snacks as teenagers, according to mom Donna Kelce, and swap out their homemade school lunches to go get burgers from Wendy’s. So it’s not that Tracis Kelce doesn’t eat, obviously. He just has his particular tastes.

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Paris Hilton's Son Phoenix Is Walking In Adorable New TikTok

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Paris Hilton has hit a big new milestone with her son Phoenix. The 17-month-old has started walking, and his proud mom shared a video of him on the move now that “baby P is free.”

Hilton, who also shares 7-month-old daughter London with husband Carter Reum, shared an adorable video on TikTok of son Phoenix teetering around in a fuzzy brown bear hat. He is holding his dad’s hand in the video, and clearly doing his best to touch literally everything he can get his hands on in the room, as per the usual way of things with toddlers who have just started to walk. The busy mom was seen in the video sitting on the floor, wearing a signature hot pink dress because she is still Paris Hilton, looking on proudly as her little boy walked away with his dad.

“POV: me ever since I learned to walk,” she captioned the video on TikTok, going on to share the same special moment on Instagram with the caption, “Baby P is free and ready to #Sliv,” before calling her son a #InfiniteIcon.

Hilton’s followers were quick to offer their congratulations, writing messages like, “The baby golden goose’s!!! Oh my ovaries they’re so cute! Best mom EVER,” and “Walking teddy bear how precious,” to which the proud mom replied, “the cutest.”

“Feeling that freedom too! Keep shining!” one more commented, while another added, “He said LET ME RUUUN!!!”

It’s true that little Phoenix has become something of a social media icon in his short lifetime, thanks in no small part to his mom’s penchant for sharing his sweet moments with her followers. Like last week, when she took to TikTok with a cute video of Phoenix giggling in a swing and kicking his feet. Or snippets from their adorable mother/son dance parties in the house that prove, according to the famous clubber, that “clubitis is hereditary.”

As someone who grew up in the full gaze of the public eye, Paris Hilton appears to be threading the fine line between sharing cute moments and being fiercely protective of her children’s privacy. Like when she went after “sick people” who made cruel comments about her son’s head last October. She made it clear then that she would not put up with anyone coming after her kids. Which was why she kept her son’s arrival a secret for so long. “My life has been so public, so out there. I didn’t want my son coming into this world with any negative energy,” she told Romper last year.

Now her son is up and walking. And bringing a whole different kind of energy to her world.

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Where Is Jonathan Meijer Now? 'The Man With 1,000 Kids' Looks At The Dutch Sperm Donor

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Netflix’s new docuseries The Man With 1,000 Kids takes a deep dive into the world of sperm donation, in particular the life of Dutch “super donor” Jonathan Meijer. The man has fathered hundreds of children through his sperm donation. So where is he now? And how does he feel about being the subject of a Netflix documentary? Here’s what you need to know.

Jonathan Meijer, the subject of The Man With 1,000 Kids, is a Dutch vlogger.

The Man With 1,000 Kids on Netflix looks at “the murky world of the fertility industry and uncovers how, due to a lack of global regulations, some international fertility clinics continue to allow anonymous donations.”

“With exclusive access to a group of passionate and aggrieved parents, this series unravels the twisting and turning story of this YouTuber who defrauded parents from all around the world, and how they are now on a mission to push for a change in the law to prevent him deceiving more,” the Netflix synopsis reads.

The man in question is Dutch YouTube musician and vlogger Jonathan Meijer, a man who travels the world creating videos as the “Dutch rebel.” Meijer is one of eight children himself, according to the Daily Mirror, and worked as a civics teacher, a mail carrier, and a cryptocurrency consultant before focusing on his social media presence.

Today, Meijer is in his early 40s and regularly posts videos about his experience as a sperm donor on his YouTube channel.

He started donating sperm in 2007.

Meijer first started donating sperm in 2007 when he registered at 11 different clinics and a Cryos sperm bank, the Daily Mirror reports. He has been accused of lying to each of the clinics and parents, per Newsweek, leading clinics to believe he was donating to them exclusively when in reality, he had fathered more than 100 children by 2017. He was banned from donating in his own country that year, and went on to donate sperm in other countries. As of a 2023 video filmed by Meijer himself, the super sperm donor believed he spent 50,000 hours as a donor for at least 15 years.

People affected by Meijer’s sperm donations worry about their children’s futures.

Families affected by Meijer’s en masse sperm donation have spoken out about the possible ramifications for their kids’ futures with so many potential siblings in the world. “If I had known he had already fathered more than 100 children I would never have chosen him. If I think about the consequences this could have for my child I am sick to my stomach,” one mother, known as Eva in a lawsuit taken against Meijer by affected families, previously said, per the New York Post. “Many mothers have told him he needs to stop, but nothing helps. So going to court is the only option I have to protect my child.”

For his part, Meijer admitted in a 2023 interview with the Daily Mirror that he lied to the mothers who accepted his sperm donations. “Yes, I lied to the women. That was wrong. I wanted to help them,” he said at the time. It’s been reported that 375 of his children live in the Netherlands, 80 in Germany, 35 in Belgium, four in Argentina, and two in Australia.

Meijer has already responded to the Netflix documentary.

While he chose not to participate in the Netflix docuseries The Man With 1,000 Children, Meijer has already issued a public response. In a video posted from Italy in June, Meijer said he felt the title of the documentary was “very misleading” and “sensationalizing.” Meijer says he’s fathered around 550 children instead of 1,000 via sperm donation. “So, somehow, they managed to magically add 450 children to my record. And I’m curious what they base it on.”

The Man With 1,000 Kids premieres on Netflix on July 3.

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Kerry Washington Admits She's An "Entry-Drug Disney Adult"

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Kerry Washington is obsessed with all things Disney. So much so that the Little Fires Everywhere actress described herself as teetering on the edge of becoming a full-blown Disney adult. Yes, we are just as surprised, and just as delighted, as you are.

The Scandal star and mom of two recently sat down for an in-depth interview with Bustle, and one of the most shocking bits of information she shared was her deep love of all things Disney. In fact, her two children, 10-year-old daughter Isabella and 7-year-old son Caleb, both of whom she shares with husband Nmandi Asomugha (as well as being stepmom to Asomugha’s teen daughter), have “no choice but to love everything Disney” too. Why? “Because I’m their mother.”

Washington went on to share with Bustle that she wrote about her love of Disney in her new book Unprisoned, and admitted, “I think other people would label me a Disney adult, but I know how far down the spectrum you can go. I think I’m an entry-drug Disney adult.”

She has certainly shared some of her favorite Disney exploits on Instagram in the past. She even visited Disneyland Paris this June and waxed poetic about her experience, especially riding Thunder Mountain. “The truth is, I think no matter where we are in the world, no matter which park we’re in, @disney will always make me feel that special combination of joy and magic and awe,” she captioned the joyful Instagram post.

While Washington expects her kids to follow in her Disney-loving footsteps, she is also willing to engage in their interests. “This summer my younger daughter saw her first concert, Taylor Swift. She’s a Swiftie. She was freaking out about the announcement of [The Tortured Poets Department]. I’ve become more of a Swiftie because my daughters love her. So we went to see Taylor Swift, and I became more of a fan in their presence. Then I took her to see Beyoncé, who my older daughter loves,” Washington told Bustle.

Of course, we all know that the Little Fires Everywhere star is a fan of Beyoncé herself as she joined Kelly Rowland and Meghan Markle at her L.A. concert in 2023, and she looked like she was having a blast.

There’s something especially precious about finding out that Olivia Pope, the epitome of cool and sophisticated, is a deep-down Disney adult who embraces her inner child. We really do love this for her. And also us.

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Queen Elizabeth Once Wrote A Letter To Her Midwife About Being A New Mom

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When Queen Elizabeth was a new mom back in 1950, she wrote a letter to her midwife about her life with her two children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. That letter is now up for auction, giving royal fans a glimpse into the monarch’s life as a mother. And here’s what we learned; she was just like the rest of us. She was occupied by thoughts of her kids and their habits. What they’re eating, how much fresh air they’re getting, that kind of thing.

Queen Elizabeth’s handwritten letter to her midwife Helen Rowe, who she wrote to as “Rowie” in keeping with the royal habit of giving everyone nicknames, has gone up for auction at RR Auction. The letter was written in October 1950, when her son Prince Charles was 2 years old and daughter Princess Anne was just 2 months old, and included sweet details from their life at Queen Elizabeth’s favorite property, Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The 24-year-old mom of two opened up in the sweet letter about feeling “much stronger already” at Balmoral, where it seems she was convalescing after Princess Anne’s birth. And spending time with her toddler son, who sounds like he was getting lots of attention from his mom. “Charles is getting fatter as he has an enormous appetite and takes a great deal of exercise,” Queen Elizabeth, who was still Princess Elizabeth at the time, wrote in her letter, going on to admit she has a tough time saying “no” to her son.

“I find it extremely difficult to explain it away when he looks at something he can’t reach and then turns his back meaningly on me and says, ‘Mummy, lift!’”

The future monarch also went on to note that Prince Charles “enjoyed the train journey far more than Anne, who wasn’t too keen on the rattling to begin with,” which makes sense as Princess Anne was still just a baby. “But she has steadily been putting on weight up here and has got lovely pink cheeks after she has been out. The sugar in her foods is gradually going up, and she doesn’t seem to be nearly so ravenous, often sleeping right up to bottle time.”

It’s incredibly endearing to see that Queen Elizabeth had the same concerns as so many of us when she was a new mom. She wanted her kids to be well fed, wanted them to sleep, and had a tough time saying no. Even if she was parenting at a castle.

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How To Prepare Your Kid To Be An Older Sibling, According To Experts

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Welcoming a new baby can be a big adjustment, especially for older siblings. I remember the nervousness that came when my second child arrived, and I found myself questioning if I had prepared my first child for all the changes ahead. It’s a big transition! But the good news is that you’re not alone in wondering how you can make it as seamless as possible.

To help you best navigate this special time with your firstborn, Romper teamed up with two child development experts (who also happen to be moms themselves) to share their tips on how to usher in this change the right way. Here’s what they had to say.

1. Use Play To Teach Them About Having A Baby In The House

Role-play can be a fantastic opportunity to build anticipation for a new baby’s arrival, which can easily be done by incorporating a new character into playtime storylines. “Small children are focused on play and exploration, and a new toy will allow them to pretend as they get to know their new sibling,” explains Mary Phillips, a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner.

Spend some quality time imagining out-of-this-world adventures with your kid’s future sibling while building a LEGO® DUPLO® 3in1 Space Shuttle Adventure, or plan an imaginary birthday celebration aboard this LEGO® DUPLO® Mickey & Minnie Birthday Train play set.

During playtime, you and your child can imagine what their new younger sibling might be like, and talk about how it will feel to see them for the first time. According to Lien, “When young children have adequate time to ask questions and even role-play what new and unfamiliar situations may look like, it can make that transition much more successful.”

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2. Have Simple, Honest Conversations About How Things Will Change

According to the experts, verbal preparation can help turn anxiety into anticipation. “A lot of the difficulty that sometimes comes along with welcoming a new baby stems from anxiety about the unknown, not necessarily from a reluctance to share the attention,” says Madison Lien, a Nashville, TN, area SPED educator with decades of experience assisting children through big transitions.

You can prepare your older child with the understanding that newborns communicate all their needs by crying, so it’s normal for there to be a lot of tears. Explain things like gentle hands and calm voices — and speak excitedly about the opportunities your older child will have to help out.

3. Get Them A Gift That Leads To Conversation

When it comes to speaking a child’s language, an interactive present (maybe even positioned as ‘from the new baby!’) often sends the perfect message. According to Phillips, “Sometimes making something is an easier way for kiddos to express emotions than using their words — kind of like play therapy at home!”

If you’ve chosen the new baby’s name, this adorable 36-piece LEGO® DUPLO® Alphabet Truck can help their new sibling bring it to life. Using easy-to-handle, simple-to-assemble bricks, introduce your oldest to the baby’s moniker, and start referring to them by name.

A 65-piece LEGO® DUPLO® Brick Box from their soon-to-be sibling could also provide them the opportunity to build anything they can imagine — while giving you a window into their world.

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4. Assure Them That The New Baby Won’t Change Everything

Explaining to your child that their family will change in some ways, but not all ways, can give them a valuable sense of safety and security, shares Phillips. When baby arrives, help ease the transition by maintaining as much of their pre-baby routine and structure as possible. “Children thrive when they have consistent expectations and are prepared ahead of time when there are going to be expected changes to the normal routine,” says Lien.

Most of all, it’s important to remember that science supports the fact that all your child needs to make it through this transition is for you to be the parent you’ve always been. Per Phillips, “It is an evidence-based principle of mental health that maintaining and protecting structures and routines is very protective of the stability and health of individuals and families.”

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