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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.

Mom's closed captions discussion on TikTok

Gen X mom learns why Gen Z and Millennials love closed captions

Do you watch TV or movies at home with the closed captions on?

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
coughing baby held by mother - whooping cough cases rising

Whooping cough cases are double what they were last year, CDC says

Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024
Grandma reading to her two granddaughters

This grandma just wants to be a grandma—not a mom or a babysitter

"I feel like the maid and like I'm supposed to be his mother. What do I do?"

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
kristen bell and dax shepard with their two daughters by the lake- kristen bell on raising siblings

Dax Shepard was asked what always makes him cry, and his answer is too sweet

It seems the 11-year-old has inherited some of her mom’s musical talent.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
KC Davis birthday gift hack on TikTok

Mom’s genius birthday present hack ensures you’ll never be panicking over a last-minute gift

It's a struggle we ALL know too well—not having a birthday party gift until the day of.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
Boy shooting at gun range

Study shows parents who teach kids to shoot guns are less likely to store them safely

"Some parents may believe that modeling responsible firearm use negates the need for secure storage."

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
Playdate business cards

Introverted parents will love this mom’s playdate ‘business cards’

It just might be the ticket to combating those awkward intros.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
Woman getting mammogram

New FDA rule will require mammograms to include assessments on breast density

Breast density can impact a woman's risk for breast cancer, as well as how easy it is to spot and diagnose.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
Mandy Moore on purple background - women's health research

Mandy Moore opens up about her fertility experience: ‘My journey to motherhood was not linear’

Now pregnant with her third child—a daughter!—the actor, singer and mother is getting vocal about women’s health research in partnership with Perelel.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
Ms. Rachel shares rainbow baby song about miscarriage

Ms. Rachel shares a heartfelt song honoring the baby she lost before welcoming her son

Any parent who has experienced pregnancy loss will instantly relate to her words.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
Mom talks about changing clothes after school

Pediatrician mom weighs in on the debate: Should your kids change clothes after school?

"I actually thought this would be an old wives tale, but I saw two pediatricians that I actually follow recently posting about this."

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
Kid getting shampooed in bath

Popular hair and skincare products contain concerning chemicals that could harm kids

The chemicals can mimic or block the body's own hormones.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez reveals her health issues make her unable to carry her own children

"I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy."

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
girl in bed on the phone- safety apps

Mom is ‘exhausted’ by her kids’ use of smart devices: ‘I can’t fight every battle’

“Half the time I want to smash them with a hammer,” she says of her kids’ devices.

Updated Sep. 10, 2024
Mom shares text she sends to postpartum friends

This woman’s text message is exactly how you can show up for a friend who just had a baby

"The number one thing is always food, but this is my number two."

Updated Sep. 10, 2024
Apple juice recall 2024

Apple juice sold at Walmart, Aldi and more recalled over arsenic levels

Here's what you need to know about a nationwide apple juice recall.

Updated Sep. 10, 2024
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