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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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Pete Buttigieg reveals his newborn son spent Halloween in the hospital

The Buttigieg baby still had the perfect Halloween costume, even in the hospital.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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The best funny jokes for kids appropriate for any occasion

Because laughter really is the best medicine.

Updated May. 10, 2023
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Mothers don’t want more ‘self-care.’ They want society to care.

American mothers are not well. And self-care is not the answer.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Mom couldn’t get through to 911 when her 6-year-old became unresponsive

Due to the national shortage of 911 dispatchers, one mom couldn't get help when her daughter needed it.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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Dear Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson: Yes, dads should take care of their babies too

These two men seem to be utterly confused about why having a dad take care of his own baby is a good thing.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Updated Oct. 30, 2021
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Spanx CEO shocks employees with $10k gift and the trip of a lifetime

Spanx CEO Sara Blakely brought her employees to tears when she surprised them with the gift of a lifetime.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Please, no more toys—but if you want to give a gift, try this

Our kids don't actually need much of any "things"—they just need our presence, consistent love and guidance.

Updated Nov. 14, 2024
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9 things I wish my husband had known before we brought baby home

There's so much to navigate in new parenthood. Proud new papas of the world, this one's for you.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2: You are ready

Your heart is about to grow so much more full with love.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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10 true things about the first year of motherhood

Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.

Updated Jul. 05, 2021
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