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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.

Child opening presents at birthday party

This TikTok mom doesn’t understand why kids no longer open birthday presents at their parties

“Apparently, in the year of 2023, we stop opening presents at birthday parties,” she said.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024

Mom laments the stress of kids’ travel sports: ‘There’s no fun time anymore’

“We've taken the opportunity for sports away from kids,” she said.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024
doctor giving baby shot - kids afraid of shots

Doctor has solution to making kids less afraid of shots

He calls it the "Ouchless Jab Challenge."

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
Mom and daughter try on bridal gowns

This mom’s dying wish was to help her daughter find a wedding dress—so they did

"They made me pop champagne and asked a million questions about my non-existent future husband"

Updated Aug. 02, 2024
Baby signing to deaf grandparents

Adorable baby goes viral for signing with her deaf grandparents

Turns out, learning sign language comes naturally to lots of babies.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024
Chrissy Teigen at the Olympics with her oldest kids

Chrissy Teigen shares son Miles’ diabetes diagnosis after fans spot his glucose monitor

Miles received his diagnosis after being hospitalized for an unrelated bacterial infection.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
Mom and daughter back-to-school shopping

Parents say back-to-school costs are way too high this year

70% of parents believe schools ask them to buy too much for the back-to-school season

Updated Aug. 01, 2024
Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers

Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers nail what it’s like to have an eldest daughter

"You had a girl first. When you had your boys, did you think, 'Oh my God, what's wrong with them?'"

Updated Aug. 01, 2024
Three screenshots of educator singing viral kindergarten song

Teacher goes viral with ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ song—watch the video here

Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or not, you're gonna want to watch Dwayne Reed's video.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
Mom's viral video about school day hours

Mom’s hilarious skit nails how school day hours were probably chosen

"Don't they have, like a great aunt or a grandparent or something?"

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds with big family on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ryan Reynolds reveals baby #4 is a boy during meeting with a father who lost his son

He met with a father who previously lost his son, a huge Deadpool fan, sharing in his memory.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
Dad goes viral for remodeling daughters' closet

Dad goes viral for his amazing DIY closet renovation for his daughters

"POV: You're a dad and this is how you built your daughters' dream closet."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
Mom Uncharted viral video about child 'fan clubs'

Child safety advocate talks about ‘fan club’ accounts for kids

"Give the family their privacy," Sarah ends her video. "They clearly want it."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
Hilary Duff giving birth to baby #4

Hilary Duff squashes rumors about baby #4 being ‘unplanned’

Never ask if a baby ‘was a mistake’ to anyone.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Allyson Felix on teal background for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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