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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.

A TikTok mom talking about being team green

‘Team Green’ goes viral: One mom’s take on waiting to find out baby’s sex

“If you want to do ‘Team Green’ in one of your pregnancies, I think you should choose your first one.”

Updated Jan. 23, 2025
A mother holding her 33-pound baby in a TikTok video

Meet the 33-pound baby who has the NFL’s attention

At a remarkably cozy 33 pounds, this Texas tot has not only captured the attention of over 10 million viewers but also caught the eye of the Detroit Lions.

Updated Jan. 22, 2025
TikTok mom shares heartwarming pregnancy annoucement with twin sister

After infertility, twin’s tearful pregnancy reaction sparks viral joy

“POV: My favorite animal is my sister when she finds out I’m pregnant.”

Updated Jan. 22, 2025
A TikTok mom holding her sleeping baby

The Costco conversation that left a mom in tears—and a lesson we all need to hear

“I’d give anything to go back to that for a day.”

Updated Jan. 22, 2025
Kidney donation: A man in a hospital bed giving a thumbs up

Dad donates kidney to save a little girl after losing his own daughter

“I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter.”

Updated Jan. 22, 2025
An instagram reel image of the rock enjoying a makeup session with his daughter

The Rock’s daughters gave him a hilarious makeover—and his reaction is priceless

Sometimes, fatherhood means saying “yes” to a little sparkle—even when it’s not…

Updated Jan. 21, 2025
Unpaid work: A tired mom leaning on a large pile of laundry

How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

Updated Jan. 21, 2025
This is an image of a mom breastfeeding. Alabama: Breastfeeding moms exempt from jury duty.

Alabama exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty—a win for moms everywhere

This ruling shows that change is possible when women speak up—and when systems listen.

Updated Jan. 21, 2025
TikTok: A mom taking about how her son loves a $2 toy instead of his Christmas gift

Mom’s viral video reveals son loves $2 toy more than Christmas gift—and every parent can relate

"I just spent 45 minutes looking for this rubber dinosaur from a two-dollar bath bomb because you would have thought it held all the secrets to our family."

Updated Jan. 21, 2025
Reddit: Two kids at their first playdate

Viral Reddit: “I just asked another parent for a play date, and it feels worse than dating.”

“My super social 4-year-old has been asking to hang out with her friend from daycare, so I finally bit the bullet and texted her mom. This is more stressful than dating ever was 🫠 does it get easier?”

Updated Jan. 17, 2025
Reddit AITA: An image of a woman looking at her phone with worry

Teen vacation or invoice surprise? Why we need to talk about family trip etiquette

In a viral Reddit AITA post, a mother shared her confusion about receiving a detailed bill post-vacation.

Updated Jan. 17, 2025
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

Updated Jan. 17, 2025
TikTok: A mom crying over something her toddler brought home

Mom cries at what special needs toddler brings home from daycare—‘Not okay’

In a viral video, Patricia is seen in tears after discovering that her medically complex, tube-fed toddler brought home something that meant the world: an invitation to a birthday party.

Updated Jan. 17, 2025
Reddit AITa: An image of a baby getting a haircut

Grandma gave toddler’s first haircut without asking—how would you handle it?

While her mom tends to “help too much” (putting things away in the wrong place, etc.), this time she crossed a serious line.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
An image of Meghan Trainor holding her son

‘I felt like I was dying’: Meghan Trainor opens up about postpartum panic attack and why moms need more support

Exhausted, overwhelmed, and in the grips of a panic attack, Trainor describes the moment, saying, 'I was having a panic attack..."

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
An image of miss Rachel who is coming to Netflix

Miss Rachel is coming to Netflix 🎉

Miss Rachel is taking her talents to Netflix, with four episodes dropping on January 2.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
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