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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.

Kerry Washington Emmys 2022

Kerry Washington opens up about her abortion: ‘This is a form of health care, this is OK’

The actor’s new memoir "Thicker Than Water" is available now.

Updated Sep. 29, 2023
newborn baby boy

Mom-to-be shares heartwrenching decision about naming her baby after her late nephew

"The problem is my husband and I do not want to continue with the tradition."

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
Youth soccer parents spectators

This soccer club banned parents from yelling at their kids’ games

There's to be no talking, yelling or "conversation" on the parent sidelines of the game.

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
baby playing by changing station in diaper - end diaper need act

Nearly 1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers

It costs about $1,200 a year to diaper a baby, and most government programs don't help parents with that expense. The End Diaper Need Act could help lift families out of poverty, the CEO of Hello Bello shares.

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
Baby with spina bifida in photoshoot

Newborn with spina bifida poses for sweet photoshoot in viral TikTok

"The most unique newborn session that we’ll never forget."

Updated Sep. 26, 2023
Taylor Swift attends the Chiefs game with Travis Kelce's mom

Everyone is loving the adorable moments between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mom

Have you ever looked as happy with your partner’s mom as Taylor Swift did last night?

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
Mom talks about gentle parenting

This mom says ‘connected parenting’ is a better style than ‘gentle parenting’

Mom says she prefer the term 'connected parenting' instead of 'gentle parenting.'

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
Paw Patrol non-binary character

‘Paw Patrol’ spinoff introduces viewers to a new, non-binary character

"I wanted to write a nonbinary character that was aspirational and incredibly cool, someone for the pups (and kids at home) to look up to."

Updated Sep. 22, 2023
Bluey video game

Hooray! The first-ever ‘Bluey’ video game is launching later this fall

The first-ever Bluey video game launches Nov. 17th!

Updated Sep. 22, 2023
Mom describes the mental load of 'mom math'

This description of ‘mom math’ shows it takes a miracle for moms to ever leave the house

“It’s this mental backwards math you have to do any single time you want to go someplace."

Updated Sep. 22, 2023
Sad child on floor

Study shows 2 in 5 kids experience verbal abuse by adults—here’s how parents can do better

The good news is there is still a chance to flip your word choices to intentionally build up the kids in your life.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
woman traveling alone

Woman goes on solo vacation after her husband dropped the ball on trip-planning

"He's blowing up my phone saying that I am an AH for still going without him."

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
Kraft singles recall

Kraft recalls 83,000 cases of cheese due to potential gagging and choking hazard

Kraft Heinz is recalling about 83,000 cases of its individually wrapped Kraft Singles American cheese.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
Working mom vents about having kids in sports

Mom perfectly nails how impossible it is to be a working mom with kids in sports

“Being a working mom with children that have extracurricular activities is unrealistic and just... It is so hard."

Updated Sep. 18, 2023
Mom embraces child at childcare center

Here’s what to do if the childcare cliff impacts your family, according to experts

It's important to be aware of the potential impact and to make a plan.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
Child playing with water beads

Water beads sold at Target recalled following death of 10-month-old baby

More than 50,000 Chuckle & Roar Water Beads Activity Kits are being recalled.

Updated Sep. 15, 2023
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