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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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Dad’s ‘do not disturb’ game night letter hits a nerve, with 50M views

On October 22, 2024, @JoyyUnSpeakable broke the internet (well, almost) with a viral post on X that quickly racked up nearly 50 million views.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024
Screenshots of a viral TikTok video that features a mom-to-be listening to a voice mail from a bakery accidentally revealing the gender of her baby

Viral gender reveal cake gone wrong: bakery accidentally spoils the surprise

For mom-to-be Ariel (@morbidmama7), the excitement over her gender reveal cake turned into disappointment when the bakery left her a voicemail accidentally spilling the news.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024
A dad trying to "Sleep while the baby sleeps" but unable to

Viral video shows why ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ is a hilarious myth

Watch as Rhett Scheurn struggles to get some shut-eye beside his newborn.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024

Olivia Munn on battling breast cancer as a mom of 2: ‘A lot of guilt’

Her reflections reveal a familiar struggle for many moms—feeling torn between taking care of your health and wanting to be present for your children.

Updated Oct. 25, 2024
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Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

Updated Oct. 24, 2024
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NICU baby’s Taylor Swift costume is melting hearts everywhere

This viral TikTok video has touched the hearts of Swiftie moms and NICU families across the globe.

Updated Oct. 24, 2024
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Buybuy BABY closing all stores (again): What it means for moms

The closure marks the end of an era.

Updated Oct. 23, 2024
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Andrew Garfield’s heartfelt conversation with Elmo shows us why we should talk to kids about grief

The actor opened up about his late mother, Lynn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Updated Oct. 22, 2024

Joy-Anna Duggar opens up about postpartum depression: ‘The darkest time of my life’

Joy-Anna recalled feeling "in a fog" for six months after her son Gideon was born.

Updated Oct. 22, 2024
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Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant with baby No. 2!

Exciting baby news! Jennifer Lawrence, 34, and her husband, Cooke Maroney, 40…

Updated Oct. 21, 2024

91% of moms say parenthood is more fulfilling than they ever imagined

Peanut’s new survey is part of a broader effort to shift the parenting narrative.

Updated Oct. 18, 2024
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Is Disney’s new Lightning Lane ‘Premier Pass’ worth it for moms?

A family of four could be looking at nearly $2,000 to skip lines.

Updated Oct. 18, 2024
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How Eva Mendes is trying to break the generational cycle of ‘yelling too much’ at her kids

The actress gets candid about how hard it’s been for her to break the habit of raising her voice.

Updated Oct. 22, 2024
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Sweden now pays grandparents to take parental leave. America, it’s time to catch up.

Imagine this: Your parents or even your best friend can officially take…

Updated Oct. 25, 2024

My sister ‘stole’ my dream baby name—how do I make peace with it?

Oh, baby names! As any parent will tell you, picking the perfect…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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The busy mom’s guide to voting

As we head toward the 2024 presidential election, it's a pivotal time for moms to push for the policies that can bring meaningful change.

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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Struggling with school drop-offs? This mom’s viral hack might help

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a tough school drop-off with…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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The top 10 US airports for breastfeeding: Is yours on the list?

Airplane travel with kids is stressful enough—adding the need to breastfeed or…

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know

All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.

Updated Oct. 17, 2024
Teen boy in bedroom

A mom turns to the internet for help identifying her teen son’s sudden ‘corn chip smell’

This mom says her son is 'ripe,' and she wants to know if others can relate.

Updated Oct. 10, 2024
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