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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.

British toddler

Tiny British toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel

or Bea, hours of Ms Rachel’s bright, clear pronunciation meant her first words came out with an American twang.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
secret service dad

Her dad skipped a White House meeting to catch her skipping school—now the internet’s obsessed

From lying to sneaking out, Ashley admits she “literally tried it all the time” but could rarely get away with it.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
Dad asking daughter for rent

Dad charges his 6-year-old rent—what parents are saying might surprise you

A dad calmly asks his daughter for $3 in rent and $1 for utilities, setting the stage for a monthly tradition that’s part parenting lesson, part playful game.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
Birthday party

The 8 a.m. toddler birthday party that’s winning over exhausted parents

When she invited guests to an 8 a.m. birthday breakfast, she wasn’t sure how it would land. But the idea quickly went viral on Instagram.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
Cookies

Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination

Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.

Updated Aug. 07, 2025
Babies

The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)

For many parents, the financial and logistical realities of birth are prompting a bigger question: What does “baby-friendly” actually look like when you’re the one giving birth?

Updated Aug. 06, 2025
a close up of a can of Celsius energy drink

This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
Instagram dog reacts to baby kicking

Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs live in a world of smell, and they notice every tiny change.

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
a mom holding her baby after crying over a BLT

A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

“George ate the effing BLT while I was in the other room feeding the baby. I cried. We have since made amends.”

Updated Aug. 01, 2025
a group of women laughing at a baby shower

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

“We’re groomed to just make things okay, push it away, push it aside, and move forward.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
a collage of a woman talking about sleep support

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

“Napping still makes me anxious, and I live alone.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
a pregnant woman eating a salad to reduce stress during pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
Motherhood - a woman and a baby reading a book

Moms need help after birth—but for 1 in 6, no one outside their partner showed up

Even though 93% of moms say self-care is essential, 80% get less than an hour of personal time per day.

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
a man running towards labor

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
toddler ignoring mom's personal space

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
skylight typce c confessions

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.

Updated Jul. 30, 2025
Call phone ban - a boy looking at a cell phone

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.

Updated Jul. 29, 2025
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