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Viral cartoon nails the unfair ways society judges moms vs. dads

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a situation where your…

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
pandemic moms gathering to scream

These pandemic-exhausted moms gathered in a field to release a primal scream

“It’s been a really, really tough time. We’re still trying to navigate quarantines and stuff when the country seems to have moved on."

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
FRIGG pacifier

Over 300,000 of Mushie’s popular pacifiers recalled due to choking hazard

The FRIGG pacifiers could pose a serious choking hazard.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
TikTok screenshot of a teacher holding a hockey puck

Teacher’s hockey puck plan for deterring active shooters goes viral on TikTok

"Obviously, it’s just a deterrent, but it definitely makes us feel a little bit better."

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
picky eater: toddler sitting in high chair looking at plate of food

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Photo of parent-friendly desk at library

Image of parent-friendly desks at a Virginia library goes viral on Twitter

This workstation offers a convenient spot for parents and caregivers to work while keeping little ones safe and occupied.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Luisa and Mirabel from Encanto

Apparently ‘Encanto’ artists had to fight for Luisa to have her signature muscles

Disney also underestimated the demand for Luisa merch—they predicted little girls would want Isabela or Mirabel instead.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
Khloe Kardashian holding daughter True

Khloe Kardashian gets called out over the high prices of True’s used clothes

There is nothing inherently wrong with selling your child’s used clothing. Many…

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
Emotional mom talking about maternity leave on TikTok

NICU mom’s viral TikTok shows the brutal reality of maternity leave in the U.S.

In the U.S., many parents return to work after giving birth before…

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
Mother Embracing Her Daughter with Cancer

How to talk to kids about cancer treatment at any age

This story originally appeared on Children’s Cancer Research Fund. When communicating with your…

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
two women in kitchen talking - family facing cancer

What to say (and what not to say) to a family facing cancer

Two moms, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their experiences, and tell us which comments would have been better left unsaid.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
mother not in love with baby

I was not in love with my baby right away

I needed time to get to know him.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
Woman wearing an N95 face mask

The White House will give out 400 million free N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks available for free at thousands of locations across the US.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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