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Big sister tries to help dress baby brother—what happens is pure two under two chaos
A toddler. A pair of tiny socks. And one very wiggly baby. In the viral TikTok posted by @marsmomdiary, a determined sibling takes on a mission that every parent knows is borderline impossible: dressing a baby who wants absolutely no part of it. The goal? Slip socks onto her squirmy little brother's feet. The result? A hilarious, heart-melting battle of wills. Misses. Tries again. Baby kicks. Socks flop. There's no frustration—just pure, unfiltered persistence from a pint-sized caregiver whose fine motor skills haven't quite caught up with her determination. Parents watching can't help but see the sweetness behind the struggle. The video now has over 2.8 million views in just one week. Why this moment matters more than we think On the surface, it's a funny sibling moment. But watch closely and you'll see something bigger: the earliest flickers of caregiving instincts. Even in toddlerhood, older siblings often mirror the nurturing behaviours they've observed from parents—rocking dolls, patting backs, offering toys… and yes, attempting to put socks on a wiggly baby. These clumsy, love-soaked efforts help plant the seeds for empathy, patience, and problem-solving. Trying to help is a crucial developmental step. Even if the execution is clumsy, the intent lays the foundation for prosocial skills. By encouraging these attempts (and laughing through the chaos), parents help children strengthen bonds with their siblings while learning resilience. Related: The ups and downs of helping a toddler prepare for the arrival of a new sibling The universal struggle: dressing a moving baby Any parent will tell you that dressing a baby is an Olympic sport. The kicking legs, the rolling, the grabby hands. Add a toddler 'helper' into the mix and you've got a comedy sketch in the making. That's why this video hits so hard for parents. It taps into that shared memory bank of impossible-but-hilarious dressing sessions. It's the chaos, the giggles, and the 'almost got it!' moments that make it irresistible to watch (and rewatch). What people are saying TikTok commenters couldn't get enough of both the effort and the baby's sass: @tanique1: 'U know what, I'm a baby.. I don't have time for this.'@agentstatic: 'He said, matter of fact it's warm in here, you don't need socks.'@tapinnchill: 'He was trying so hard.'@kubafalkowski33: 'He was like: nah do it yourself.' Related: 'Did it hurt?': A sibling's sweet reaction to his little sister's boo-boo melts hearts Why we should cheer for the 'trying' phase Child development specialists remind us that the attempt is everything. The act of wanting to help—even without success—matters far more than the outcome. These moments show a child's willingness to engage, to connect, and to contribute to family life. And for parents? It's a reminder to value progress over perfection. Whether it's a toddler offering a pacifier, fetching a nappy, or valiantly attempting sock duty, these small acts are early seeds of empathy. So, the next time your toddler tries to 'help' with the baby, resist the urge to take over. Let them fumble. Let them try. Because one day, those same wobbly attempts might turn into the steady, confident care of a lifelong friend. Solve the daily Crossword
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Netflix's massive tvOS app redesign rolls out to Apple TV 4K now — here's what's new
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Taylor Swift Nearly Doubles Trump's Podcast Ratings
Taylor Swift appeared last night on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's, podcast to promote her upcoming 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Show Girl,' and a lot of people tuned in. The premiere live stream of the two-hour New Heights podcast drew up to 1.3 million viewers in its first hour, Variety reported. That's nearly double the 800,000 viewers who tuned in to watch Donald Trump's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience during its first hour last October, according to CNN. 'I owe a lot to this podcast,' Swift said during the episode. 'This podcast got me a boyfriend.' Views of Swift's appearance are still climbing and could eventually make it one of the most-watched podcasts ever. It also highlights a shift in the media landscape, where celebrities—and even politicians—are skipping traditional outlets like late-night TV and turning to podcasts instead. Amazon recently restructured its audio business with the goal of boosting sponsorships of its creator-led shows, which include New Heights. The new record could also add fuel to the one-sided beef President Donald Trump has against the pop star. About 1 hour and 44 minutes in, Swift's fans crashed YouTube's stream of the episode. 'Shoutout all the 92%ers and swifties for actually helping us break the internet,' the podcast's X account posted last night. Swift's New Heights episode had already passed 11 million views just 19 hours after it dropped. For context, the most-watched Joe Rogan Experience episode ever is Elon Musk's 2018 appearance, with 69 million views, while Trump's episode from October currently sits at 59 million. However, there is likely at least one person not happy with Swift's success last night. Trump has been a big hater of the singer ever since she endorsed Kamala Harris for president during the election last year. 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!,' he wrote on Truth Social just days after her endorsement in September. He took another jab in February, referencing the Super Bowl, where Swift was reportedly booed. 'The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift,' he posted on Truth Social. 'She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!' And just this month, Trump brought her up again in a post praising actress Sydney Sweeney. 'Or just look at Woke singer Taylor Swift. Ever since I alerted the world as to what she was by saying on TRUTH that I can't stand her (HATE!). She was booed out of the Super Bowl and became, NO LONGER HOT,' wrote Trump.
