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Knowledge is power! We cut through the noise to bring you the breaking news you and your family need to know about. Whether it’s updated guidance on public health or the viral celebrity news you didn’t know you needed, we’re here to keep you in the know.

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt sitting on a wooden surface

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Chris Pratt with daughter Lyla - Stepparent

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

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Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt sitting on a wooden surface

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
pbs defunding vote

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
A collage of a baby - Nickname

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
a collage of a woman and a boy

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
Chris Pratt with daughter Lyla - Stepparent

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
a woman speaking into a microphone

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
a baby on a baby monitor - Viral Tiktok

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
a pregnant woman in a car

Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
Facebook reel shows grandparents love

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
A man lying in bed - Viral Tiktok

This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

“I’m not saying I love you, I’m not saying goodnight.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
7-year-olds spray tan sparks debate

The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

"I think the internet gets triggered quite easily these days, especially when it comes to the way people choose to parent their children.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
Viral TikTok 7-year-old on future fatherhood

This 7‑year‑old’s answers to marriage and fatherhood dilemmas are making moms everywhere emotional

“You can’t be treating people that way. If you want people to treat you kind, you gotta treat them kind.”

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
viral tiktok pre-k graduation

A little girl’s joy at her classmate’s graduation is reminding parents what kindness really looks like

“Idc what anyone says, these babies are going to be the most caring, accepting generation yet.”

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
Child care costs - A mother sitting with her tddler

Child care costs over 50% of income in some states—and moms are done staying quiet

Do I have the support? Do I have the space? Can I afford another $2,000/month in child care?

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
how to talk to kids about texas floods

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
Midwives can reduce maternal deaths

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
viral instagram pre-k graduation speech

One preschooler’s wild graduation dream is sparking joy for millions

"Dream big, baby girl. In other news, might be time to turn off the @wickedmovie at home."

Updated Jul. 03, 2025
jwoww on son's sensory processing disorder

“I just remember crying”: JWoww shares the airport moment with her son that changed everything

"We were sitting in TSA, and he decided he didn’t like that. He ripped my glasses off, broke them, and head-butted me."

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
viral tiktok chatgpt for parents

Moms are calling this AI tool a ‘lifesaver’ for the mental load they carry every day

“My life has gotten 10 times easier and, for the first time in a long time, I feel like I have space to breathe.”

Updated Jul. 03, 2025
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