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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.

Baby name AITA post

Mom asks if she should have changed her son’s intended baby name after her brother ‘stole’ it

It seems her sister-in-law is trying to get her to change the name or use his middle name.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
School nurse putting a bandage on student

New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids

The new rules extend even to minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
Venmo mom TikTok

In a viral TikTok, a ‘Venmo mom’ defends her decision not to volunteer at school events

"I do not want to be on PTO, PTA, room mom, team mom. I don't want to do any of that."

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
Mom shopping for baby food at grocery store

Nearly 2/3 of grocery store baby foods fail to meet WHO nutritional guidelines

Nearly every food tested featured some marketing claim prohibited by the World Health Organization.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024
Prenatal care

New CDC data shows that more pregnant women are unable to access prenatal care

The data shows a staggering 5% increase in pregnant patients who receive no prenatal care at all.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024
Boy on ipad

Aunt asks if she was wrong to tell her sister she’s ‘ruining her child’s life’ with an iPad

"People were giving him presents, and he acted like he was inconvenienced for having to turn the iPad off."

Updated Aug. 21, 2024
TIME Kid of the Year 2024

TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year’ created a soap that could fight skin cancer

Heman Bekele's goal is to create affordable, equitable skin cancer treatment for people around the world.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024
Career shower Instagram reel

Astronaut shows why ‘career showers’ are just as special as bridal or baby showers

Technically, the soirée was a “space sprinkle,” since it celebrated her second spaceflight.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024
Danielle FIshel 2023 red carpet

‘Boy Meets World’ star Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis

"The only reason I caught this cancer when it is still stage zero is because the day I got my text message that my yearly mammogram had come up, I made the appointment."

Updated Aug. 20, 2024
Katie Holmes March 2024

Katie Holmes opens up in a relatable interview about her empty nest syndrome

"Of course, I will miss the close proximity, but I’m really proud of her and I’m happy."

Updated Aug. 19, 2024
Woman holding pregnancy test

People struggling with infertility can now access free mental health help with Headspace

The new collection aims to support and address the “unique emotional needs” of those with infertility.

Updated Aug. 19, 2024
Doctor/mom discusses sickness prevention before back to school

One mom (and doctor) shares smart ways to prevent back-to-school sickness this fall

"Kids tend to get about three to five colds a year in those elementary years, as their immune system learns to recognize those viruses."

Updated Sep. 04, 2025
postpartum mom holding baby

Postpartum mom wonders if she’s wrong for refusing to see her body-shaming MIL

"She very loudly said 'you’re thinking about trying to run? Shouldn’t you start with walking?'"

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
Parenting coach shares toddler meltdown tips

Parenting coach shares BRILLIANT tips for preventing a toddler meltdown when it’s time to go

That whole "five more minutes and we're leaving" thing just doesn't work.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
Viral TikTok about school dropoff screenshots

Mom’s hilarious ‘tuck and roll’ school drop-off video is a goes viral on TikTok

“First things first, put your kids on the passenger side of the car."

Updated Aug. 15, 2024
Jenna Bush Hager

We all need to adopt Jenna Bush Hager’s brilliant back-to-school mentality

Jenna Bush Hager talks to Motherly about Kleenex, back-to-school stress, books, and more.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
boy with red cheeks - fifth disease cases rising

CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
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