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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.

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
TikTok dad explains why he did not tell his daughter it was her birthday

Why this dad didn’t tell his daughter it was her birthday—and parents are applauding his choice

In a TikTok video that has amassed over 2.6 million views, Kyle explained the unique situation his family faced and how they arrived at their unconventional decision.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025

How brands are supporting families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

This crisis has underscored the power of collective action.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
An image of Kylie Kelce after giving birth holding her baby to her chest

Kylie Kelce gets real about “severe baby blues” and the hardest parts of early motherhood

Reflecting on her postpartum journey, Kelce admitted that new motherhood wasn’t the blissful, picture-perfect experience she had expected.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow announcing their pregnancy

Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh expecting their first baby: ‘Over the moon’ with joy”

The former NFL quarterback and University of Florida legend is expecting his first child with wife Demi-Leigh Tebow.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
Viral TikTok: A soon-to-be-dad talking about how men's health contributes to pregnancy

This viral TikTok just flipped the script on pregnancy prep—and it makes a lot of sense

A TikTok from @maya.and.hunter is sparking an important conversation about preconception health—and this time, the focus is on men.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
Brittany Mahomes: An image of the hands of a couple holding their newborns feet

Brittany Mahomes welcomes baby number three with Patrick Mahomes

Brittany and Patrick posted an adorable photo featuring the newest Mahomes family members little feet and captioned it: “•Golden Raye Mahomes• 1/12/25🎀✨”

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
Chandler Fire Department: A photo of firefighters holding their newborns

Arizona firefighters had 19 babies in one year—and they built the ultimate dad support group

Between fire drills and diaper duty, Chandler firefighters are navigating two of life’s most intense roles: first responders and first-time dads.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
TikTok: A family during a pregnancy announcement

When pregnancy announcements don’t go as planned—this mom’s viral video hits hard

She shares her family’s hilariously underwhelming reaction to her pregnancy announcement, sparking a wave of conversation.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
Chicago adoption: An image of a woman with her son

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
Baby eating formula

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
Reddit story: An image of 60 lost toddler socks laid out on a table

Parent’s laundry fail goes viral after 60 toddler socks mysteriously disappear

I have five kids, one husband, two feet, and absolutely no idea how to conquer the misery that is family sock management.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
TikTok: Two images of a mom speaking

Are kids’ packed sports schedules out of hand? A mom’s viral TikTok post sparks debate

As a mom of five with four kids in sports, I get it. Sports have brought my kids focus, discipline, and joy, but keeping up with their schedules is exhausting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
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