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This image of a pregnant CEO at work is so powerful for what it represents

"I want every little girl—every child, really—out there to know this is what a venture-backed CEO . . . looks like."

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

The CDC is relaxing school social distancing guidelines—here’s what they say

The new recommendations could make it easier to get more kids back in school—faster.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Rocker Billy Idol is the proudest grandfather and it’s exactly what we need right now

The rocker has been posting the cutest videos of granddaughter Poppy Rebel.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This is how much harder it is to be a single parent in the pandemic

The looks I would get at the grocery store made me want to strap on a sign that read SINGLE PARENT, CAN'T KEEP MY KID HOME!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom sitting on a tree stump with a child with down syndrome - raising a child with down syndrome

The grief and gift of mothering a child with Down syndrome

Ace, we're so happy you have Down Syndrome. Because we love you so much.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024
neighbors wearing masks and talking to each other on their balconies

I wish you still cared about the pandemic

We're THIS close to getting out of a pandemic. Please don't stop now.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

This is how you can help AAPI communities right now

Asian-Americans are hurting in the wake of the Atlanta shootings—and a year of rising hate crimes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Bekah Martinez gets real about parenting stress—and needing help with her kids

"I realized I'm not Superwoman," the Bachelor alum explained.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

My baby was born addicted to heroin. Here’s how I forgave her birth mom.

The series of days surrounding my daughter's birth was the most emotional time of my life.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Good news: A vaccinated mother gave birth to a baby with COVID-19 antibodies

This news may make pregnant moms who are on the fence about getting vaccinated feel more confident about it.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Michelle Obama’s new kids’ show “Waffles + Mochi” is now on Netflix

The children's show is all about encouraging kids to eat healthy foods and is available for streaming now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Dad gives moving speech about his transgender daughter: “I was teaching her to deny who she is”

"Let them have their childhoods. Let them be who they are."

Updated Aug. 19, 2022
Family having fun at amusement park

Yes Day: Your ultimate guide to a day of fun and freedom

Thanks to Jennifer Garner, 'yes days' are becoming popular in the world of parenting. Here's how other families are making the trend work for them.

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
mom holding cup of coffee with her feet up while her daughter plays with blocks in front of her

Why teaching your kids independent play is actually self-care

Lovevery's cofounder assures you that letting your kids play without you is healthy for you both.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will feature a character with autism for the first time

We're applauding the team behind Daniel Tiger for bringing this important bit of representation to our screens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Hilary Duff gets real about experiencing ‘lightning crotch’ during pregnancy

"It feels awful, like you're being struck by lightning."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Katy Perry wore the most fabulous nursing dress on ‘American Idol’

The singer came to slay in a nursing-friendly ensemble. Work, mama!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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