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Viral Instagram photos show what friendship after miscarriage looks like

When one woman experienced a miscarriage, her friend stepped up for her in the most beautiful way.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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President Biden gives Big Bird sweet shoutout for getting Covid vaccine

President Biden's shoutout came after anti-vaxxers bullied the Sesame Street character online.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021

3 super easy places to start when you want to make mom friends

Where did you meet your most recent mom friend?

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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After going back to work, I now cherish ‘boring’ days with my baby

These days, Sunday nights include packing many tiny containers full of toddler-friendly finger…

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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Dear husband: What I need you to know as I transition to being a SAHM

Dear husband, As you know, I recently decided to step away from…

Updated Apr. 03, 2023
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The perfect holiday menu to please everyone in the family

In truth, we think mamas always deserve credit for adding a little…

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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9-year-old unlocks phone with dad’s face and saves family from carbon monoxide

Her mom and dad were overtaken by carbon monoxide gas when their 9-year-old daughter sprang into action.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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To the mama who doesn’t have a village

Raising a baby without grandparents nearby is hard because you have less emotional support.

Updated Aug. 17, 2022
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For these parents, getting their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated is a huge relief

Many parents say they're not hesitant about getting their 5-11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID.

Updated Nov. 04, 2021
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HPV vaccine lowers cervical cancer rate by whopping 87%, study finds

Cervical cancer rates were 87% lower in women offered vaccination against human papillomavirus (#HPV) between ages 12-13 than in previous generations, an English study confirms.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Paid leave has been added back into major social spending bill

Speaker Pelosi added four weeks of paid family leave back into the social spending bill.

Updated Nov. 17, 2021
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Parents can schedule vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 online now

Both CVS and Walgreens are now offering online scheduling for COVID vaccines for kids 5-11.

Updated Nov. 03, 2021
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What to do when your child is diagnosed with autism—from a mother who’s been there, too

After both of her sons were diagnosed with ASD, Tracey Hawkins' world was upended. Then she righted it.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024
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Jessica Simpson shares ‘unrecognizable’ photo from the day she got sober

"I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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