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Keep up with the latest news on what matters most to your family, from public health to parenting and maybe some celebrity gossip, too.

San Francisco County now offers free diapers with SNAP

They're the first county in America to do so.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These viral photos of newborns dressed like Mr. Rogers are exactly what the world needs right now

He was the personification of kindness in a world that needs more of it.

Updated Nov. 14, 2019

What parents need to know about that viral milk anemia story

It might be scary, but we break it down, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher aren’t planning to leave their money to their kids

"We'll end up giving our money away to charity and to various things," shared Kutcher.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

9 times Ali Wong’s Instagram perfectly captured #momlife

We love that she doesn't crop out the clutter and doesn't pretend that motherhood can't be super fun and super hard at the same time.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Deal alert: Some Build-A-Bears are $11.11 for the next 24 hours

You can get the sweet deal without having to leave your house, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

The united state of motherhood

It's time to take motherhood seriously.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Moms spend a TON of time driving their kids, survey (and your life) confirms

Over half of parents spend upwards of five hours a week driving their kids around.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This viral day care price list highlights the childcare crisis many parents face

Some families have to pay as much for childcare as they do for rent or their own mortgage.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
T.I. sitting on a couch

TI says he has his daughter’s virginity checked by a doctor—and there is so much wrong with this

Pelvic exams are difficult enough as it is. The assessment of one's hymen, especially if done under emotional duress, can be indescribably traumatic physically and emotionally.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Senator Kamala Harris wants a longer school day to help working parents

She wants to fix the childcare gap so many parents are struggling with.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What went viral this week: A mama pumps during a marathon + another gets a second chance

These are the viral stories that made us smile.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025

Ned LeDoux’s 2-year-old daughter dies after choking at home

No parent should ever have to go through the unimaginable pain of losing a child, and our thoughts and hearts are with sweet Haven's family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These viral comics perfectly capture the mental load of motherhood

Paula Kuka is the artist behind Common Wild and she's in our brains.

Updated Mar. 16, 2022
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