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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.

Kids playing in neighbor's yard

Mom isn’t OK with neighbor kids playing in her yard without permission, sparks internet debate

“Who's side are you on? Am I crazy, or is my husband just too nice?”

Updated Aug. 31, 2023
Mom working from home

American moms are finally returning to the workforce after years of constant roadblocks

The rise of telecommuting has afforded everyone, especially moms, the flexibility to perform their jobs on more favorable terms.

Updated Aug. 30, 2023
Jessica Simpson poses with her husband Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson says she’s ‘in denial’ about one of her kids walking in on her and her husband

"It's good to keep the romance there, even with three kids on top of our head."

Updated Aug. 29, 2023
Woman on phone

New survey shows 91% of women on LinkedIn report receiving unwanted sexual advances

About 91% of female LinkedIn users have received romantic advances or inappropriate messages at least once.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
Mom discusses after school restraint collapse

It’s that time of year again—the struggle with after-school restraint collapse is real

A therapist and mom shares tips for dealing with the after-school meltdowns.

Updated Aug. 24, 2023
Affordable child care rally

Legislators present ‘Childcare Stabilization Act’ to prevent financially devastating child care cliff

The Act would extend federal funding for child care established during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated Sep. 14, 2023
Serena Williams new baby

Serena Williams shares the arrival of baby #2 in adorable TikTok video

Serena Williams shared the happy news on her TikTok account.

Updated Aug. 22, 2023
sad boy sitting in school hallway

Spanking in schools is still legal in 18 states—pediatricians say it should be ‘abolished by law’

The AAP says corporal punishment should be 'abolished in all states by law.'"

Updated Aug. 23, 2023
Rihanna performing at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna welcomes baby #2!

The singer and beauty mogul has given birth to her second child.

Updated Aug. 22, 2023
Former FBI agent mom shares school safety tips on TikTok

Here’s what a former FBI mom says about backpacks with your kid’s name on them

Labeling things with your kid's name where strangers can see? That's a big no.

Updated Aug. 21, 2023
TikTok egg crack trend

PSA: Please don’t crack eggs on your toddler’s head for the sake of social media trends

"We need to be mindful that we're not causing any physical or emotional discomfort."

Updated Aug. 24, 2023
Here lies love - broadway show free childcare

Broadway show offers free childcare during special matinees

No babysitter? No problem. 'Here Lies Love' attendees can get complimentary babysitting thanks to a partnership with parent advocacy groups.

Updated Aug. 18, 2023
Peta Murgatroyd and son on TikTok

‘DWTS’ Peta Murgatroyd faces backlash from girl moms over TikTok with her son

She lit up the internet with her caption, spurring remarks from both die-hard Stouffer’s fans and girl moms alike.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
Mom shamed for breastfeeding

This breastfeeding mom was secretly filmed and publicly shamed—by another mom

“Imagine waking up, getting on Facebook, and seeing this video of yourself yesterday at the beach."

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
Kids on their phones at school

Popular ‘Saturn’ app for students sparks concern over online safety and predators

"After downloading it myself to understand it better, what I found was surprising."

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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