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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 making her son's bed on Instagram

This mom makes her teen son’s bed every morning—is she in the wrong?

"This is something I've come to enjoy doing for him as a small act of love."

Updated Jan. 11, 2024
Kaley Cuoco red carpet 2023

Kaley Cuoco’s experience with mom-shaming on an airplane will make you rage in solidarity

“It was in that moment where I understood why women end up on ‘Dateline.’”

Updated Jan. 11, 2024
Mom graduates with newborn

Postpartum mom graduates with her teeny newborn under her gown and it’s the sweetest

Nothing could stop this postpartum mama from the last step towards her degree.

Updated Jan. 11, 2024
Mom kisses daughter while working on computer

Working mom’s viral video nails why remote work is so important for mothers

Her job shouldn’t be the exception, flexible work schedules should be the norm.

Updated May. 31, 2024
Baby gets first flight beanie

Woman crochets a beanie for a tiny passenger on her first flight

“The more we give, the more we receive.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
Mom lets toddler draw on floor

This mom explains why she allows her child to use crayons on hardwood flooring

She says she’s “trying to give her [daughter] the happiest childhood.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
Mom survives aortic dissection

Mom credits ‘miracle baby’ for saving her life during rare, life-threatening heart condition

"Love is a powerful thing, and the bond between a mother and a baby, it's unreal"

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
Toddler holds giant toy in hand

Toddler hilariously outsmarts dad to get the toys he wants in viral video

"You can carry it, but does it fit in your hand?"

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
Pregnant woman on phone virtual call

Can virtual doulas help solve the maternal health crisis? Research points to ‘yes’

Reducing C-sections and poor outcomes one Zoom and text at a time.

Updated Jan. 10, 2024
Woman talks about not taking advice from men

This 33-year-old mom is not here to take career advice from men—here’s why 

She doesn’t take career advice from men because “it’s not applicable to women and mothers in particular.”

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Mom on TikTok argues against kids in restaurants

Mom of 5 rants about noisy kids in restaurants and people have thoughts

“They were loud and obnoxious, and had absolutely no regard for other diners.”

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Shanna Moakler and Kourtney kardashian and Travis Barker

Shanna Moakler isn’t mincing words when it comes to co-parenting with the Kardashian family

Moakler describes the “glitter and fame” her young kids experienced when Travis started dating Kourtney.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Mom talks about daughter being bullied over Stanley cups

Mom has a message for fellow parents after daughter was bullied over Stanley cup knock-off

Stanley cup madness hit an absolute fever pitch last week when a…

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Jessica Alba poses with family

Jessica Alba is refreshingly open about how she—and her kids—are in therapy

"I go to therapy so I can be kinder toward people I don’t always agree with, because I want to be happy."

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
Kelly Clarkson on red carpet 2023

Kelly Clarkson is living her best life as a single mom, thank you very much

She’s focusing on her successful career, friends, and two children.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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