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Publix recalls GreenWise baby food pouches due to potential lead contamination

The recalled product is the 4-ounce GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouch, with a "Best if Used By" date of November 1, 2025, and GTIN 41415-00901.

Fat Brain Toys recalls sensory toy due to magnet hazard—here’s what parents should know

The recall affects approximately 5,100 units sold in the United States and about 380 units sold in Canada.

This 32-year-old came home—and her parents’ reaction is making everyone rethink family love

The moment was short and simple. But when Ruthie posted the clip to TikTok with the caption “You’d think it’s been years! They’re so cute. 🥹🫶🏼”, it struck a collective nerve.

A mom’s brave decision helped save her baby’s life—and may change medicine for millions

“This is the first step towards the use of gene editing therapies to treat a wide variety of rare genetic disorders for which there are currently no definitive medical treatments.”

A push to pay parents to stay home is gaining traction—but moms say what they really need is child care they can afford

As the cost of child care now averages over $11,000 per year per child—double that in some cities—most American households can’t survive on a single income.

Why this mom’s college graduation breakdown went viral

"There I was, bawling, and he was laughing, and it actually was pretty funny."

Little girl sneaks into talent show without telling her mom—and the crowd’s reaction says it all

What makes this moment even more heartwarming isn't just the pint-sized performer's gusto—it's the thunderous support from her schoolmates, parents, and teachers.

What parents should know about the new at-home blood test for preeclampsia risk

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Teacher lives near his students—but what they do when they see him will melt your heart

$1,400 for one day at Disney? Why some parents are saying “no thanks” to the pressure of the perfect vacation

The real issue isn’t Disney. It’s the bigger cultural myth: that good parenting means making every moment magical. And “magic,” these days, is looking increasingly expensive.

Maycember: The month that proves moms need more than just a day

Meet Maycember: the term exhausted moms are circulating online to name the very real chaos that descends as the school year ends.

Parents are reading aloud less than ever—just 41% still do it for kids under 5, study finds

In a new study released by HarperCollins UK and Farshore in December 2024, fewer than half of parents with children aged 0–13 say reading aloud is “fun for me.”

How rising heat is affecting pregnancies—and what you can do to protect yourself and your baby

As climate change continues to bring longer, hotter summers, a new analysis from Climate Central reminds us that expecting parents have one more factor to keep in mind during pregnancy: heat.

14 nurses at the same hospital got pregnant at the same time—and became each other’s mom village

As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves.

Popular child carriers recalled due to fall hazard — what parents need to know

Deuter has recalled its Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active child carriers.

Bala’s first-ever maternity collection proves prenatal fitness can be chic *and* functional

The fitness brand that made ankle weights cool again just reinvented pregnancy gear.

Top 100 baby boy names of 2024

From bold and classic to fresh and globally inspired, these are the names that captured hearts and topped birth announcements last year.

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

A mother-in-law just showed the world what true support looks like

A simple act of kindness, a cheeseburger delivered with love, has sparked a global conversation about an often-maligned figure: the mother-in-law.

You won’t believe what this 14-year-old dog did when she heard a crying baby

There’s something deeply touching about watching a senior dog, once a mother herself, try to step in again. No hesitation. No training. Just care.