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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.

Instagram post: Dad says wife comes before kids

This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts

“By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Celebrity baby names: A picture of Gisele Bundchen and Brittany Mahomes

Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
Ohio school bus driver who rushed into burning house to save kids

Ohio school bus driver runs into a burning house to save students: “My kids are inside”

"They’re my kids," Morris told Today.com. "I’d do anything for my kids."

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
TikTok gentle parenting: A mom comforting her crying daughter

This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child

A TikTok video showing a mom calmly guiding her toddler through big emotions has exploded online, racking up 4.7 million views in a single day.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Mom and son in a car

What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves

While the lesson is aimed at children, the reality is that many of us needed to hear it, too.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Tiktok: A dad hugging his daughter

Dad drove 6 hours because he “had a feeling” his daughter needed a hug—and the internet can’t stop crying

Something about her voice told him she wasn’t okay. He couldn’t quite explain it—he just knew.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Teacher who runs her classroom like corporate

Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

Updated Feb. 12, 2025
German flag

Germany just guaranteed miscarriage leave. Why doesn’t the U.S.?

t’s a big step forward. But it also raises a glaring question for American women: Why don’t we have anything like this in the U.S.?

Updated Feb. 03, 2025
Lily Collings welcomes baby Tove via surrogate

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell," Collins wrote

Updated Feb. 03, 2025
Reddit: A swim coach hugging his student

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
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Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
A mother talking to her child about the DC

How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance

When a tragedy like yesterday’s DC plane crash happens, it can feel overwhelming—especially for children.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025
Tiktok: Two images of a woman speaking

Viral babysitter debate sparks concern—here’s how to find safer, last-minute childcare

It’s not surprising that parents may find themselves seeking out less than ideal sources for even small amounts of childcare coverage.  

Updated Jan. 30, 2025
TikTok: A toddler covering up his shivering senior dog

Toddler sees his senior dog shivering—what he does next will melt your heart

Michelle Nunez, a mother from southern Texas, shared the clip on TikTok, showcasing her 3-year-old son’s loving act towards their 13-year-old Maltese mix, Rambo.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025
A mom talking about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a full-time job—and this viral TikTok gets it

That mythical "two to three-hour" break between feeds? It's more like an hour when you factor in feeding time, burping, changing, and getting your baby settled.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025
A TikTok mom making her picky eater son cook his own food

Mom’s brilliant hack for picky eaters has TikTok cheering—and parents taking notes

"Welcome to my new series that I just made up making my picky eater of a son make all of his own food."

Updated Jan. 29, 2025
Horizon organic milk

Horizon Organic milk recall: 19,000+ cases pulled

Horizon Organic Dairy has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its Shelf-Stable (Aseptic) Plain Whole Milk 8-ounce cartons due to potential premature spoilage.

Updated Jan. 29, 2025
TikTok gender reveal gone wrong - A mom talking about how her doctor accidentally revealed her baby's gender

Mom pleads ‘don’t tell me the gender,’ but doctor reveals it anyway—sparking online debate

In a viral TikTok that has parents everywhere talking, user @alsheahan shared her unexpected—and unwanted—gender reveal moment.

Updated Jan. 29, 2025
A little girl being picked up from school (TikTok co-parenting journey)

‘This is equal custody’: Viral video captures heartbreaking co-parenting moment

A recent TikTok video of a little girl's emotional reunion with her mom has captured the hearts of millions.

Updated Jan. 28, 2025
TikTok mom: Images of a mother holding an empty soap dispenser

The soap dispenser experiment: a window into the invisible mental load of motherhood

On TikTok, creator @theearlybirdhasanxiety posted a video that’s as relatable as it is maddening: a soap dispenser sitting empty for a week.

Updated Jan. 27, 2025
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