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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.

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Serena Williams asked for teething tips for her 3-month-old—and moms of the internet delivered

Serena Williams is realizing that teething may be hardest on the parents.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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2017: The year #MeToo happened and what it meant for moms

#MeToo is sparking plenty of off-line conversations between parents and kids.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Uncle Jesse’s Having A Baby!

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Sandy Hook anniversary

I think of the Sandy Hook families during every school drop-off

My heart remains with you. Today—on the fifth anniversary of the horrific tragedy—and always.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Even George Clooney worries about disturbing passengers while flying with his babies

Fellow passengers on the Clooneys’ recent flight got a pleasant surprise from the star.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Jana Kramer opens up about her miscarriage—‘You don’t need to feel alone

Jana Kramer opens up about her miscarriage—‘You don’t need to feel alone’

“I debated posting this for the exact reason why it’s a silent struggle.”

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Finally: NYC now requires changing tables in men’s room

Changing diapers isn’t just mom’s job. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Spirit Airlines kicked breastfeeding mom off flight—for a totally relatable situation

One mom’s attempt to keep everyone on her plane happy ended with her ejected from the flight before lift off.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

2 out of 3 families struggle to find childcare that meets their standards

The number one deal-breaker for parents were childcare facilities in “sketchy” locations.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Jessica Alba on being a mom: ‘It’s actually made me more true to who I am’

Alba thought she might lose her “sense of self.” How wrong she was!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

Researchers could predict right- or left-handedness at 18 weeks gestation with close to 100% accuracy. 

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

5 hilariously sweet serenades for baby-to-be.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

What Finnish dads are doing right—and how we can all learn from them

Finland is the only developed country where dads spend more time with school-aged kids than moms. That says something.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Prince George’s school bans BFFs: Smart or impractical?

The little royal’s school encourages kids to cultivate multiple relationships instead of obsessing over one BFF.

Updated Dec. 18, 2021
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Chip Gaines’ advice for working parents will put your heart at ease

OF COURSE Chip Gaines has an awesome perspective on work-life balance.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

It feels like rejection when your baby prefers the bottle, says Jenny Mollen

Comedian Jenny Mollen just got real about her son’s nipple preference.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kerry Washington’s natural hair isn’t a fashion statement—it’s a message to her kids

“I love myself no matter what way I choose to wear my hair that day.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Julia Stiles babywearing mom shamed

Julia Stiles stands up to mom-shamers who claim she held her son incorrectly

It didn’t take long for new mom Julia Stiles to meet mom-shamers. And that’s a problem.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022
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