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Watch this fearless 4th grader speak up for trans kids over Texas’ latest anti-trans bill

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would redefine child abuse to include parents who consent to hormone therapy and puberty blockers for their transgender kids.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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I learned to ask for what I needed at work—and ended up being hired while in labor

Pregnant with baby #2, Facebook offered her a job hours before she gave birth.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

How to handle job search anxiety, according to a career coach

Job hunting? Stressed? Here's how to manage the big emotions that come along with unemployment.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The White House has addressed Black maternal health—and it’s about time

"Black women in our country are facing a maternal health crisis," said Vice President Kamala Harris.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
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A lot of people are talking about blood clots and birth control right now

The J&J vaccine pause opened up a social media dialogue about blood clot risks with hormonal birth control.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Here’s what’s going on with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The FDA is putting a temporary pause on J&J vaccines due to a rare blood-clotting issue

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Daunte Wright’s mother heard her son’s final heartbreaking moments on the phone

After he was pulled over by Minnesota police, Daunte Wright called his mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This mom was pregnant with twins and her doctor dismissed her pain. Only one baby survived.

"I said, 'I just felt him kick, I just felt him. I don't understand, how is this possible?' I was inconsolable."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Model Hunter McGrady gets brutally honest about being ‘plus-size and pregnant’

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model wishes for more representation: "It's almost as if we don't exist."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Mandy Moore shares the sweet lullaby she and her husband sing to baby Gus

You'll want to start singing it to your little ones—it's that adorable.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

Serena Williams says she wasn’t planning for daughter Olympia to begin tennis lessons so young

The superstar athlete revealed the real inspiration for enrolling her toddler in tennis lessons: the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 ways to make the most of story time with your child

Here's how to improve your child's language skills by reading aloud to them.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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3 cookbooks debuting this spring that are perfect for busy parents

Great news for anyone needing mealtime inspiration (raises hand).

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

What all those headlines criticizing Meghan Markle’s decision to not travel are leaving out

Much has been made over Meghan Markle's decision to not travel for Prince Philip's funeral. It's time to stop questioning the choices that pregnant women make to protect themselves and their unborn children.

Updated Apr. 12, 2021

Fresh food you can trust: Why we shop this organic brand

Organic food that's healthier for us + the planet.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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