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Mother-in-law oversteps with daughter-in-law and redecorates nursery—Reddit’s response is everything

An expectant mother recently took to Reddit’s “Am I the A------?” forum to ask if she was wrong after a tense encounter with her mother-in-law...

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
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Horizontal parenting: The ultimate ‘lazy parenting’ win

As much as we’d love to show up with Pinterest-level energy for playtime, sometimes the best we can offer is a horizontal version of ourselves—literally.

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
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Joselli Barnica should be alive today—and why maternal health needs change

As mothers, we’re told to trust our instincts, protect our families, and…

Updated Nov. 08, 2024
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This couple couldn’t get pregnant—until a viral TikTok changed everything

Amanda Lacommare and her husband, Leonardo, tried everything for three years to…

Updated Nov. 03, 2024
childbirth debt

Too many U.S. moms are in debt from giving birth. They deserve better.

After giving birth to my first child, I opened the mailbox to…

Updated Nov. 01, 2024
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Halloween trick or treat times across major U.S. cities

Knowing the Halloween trick-or-treat times in your area is essential to ensure a safe, fun-filled evening for you and your family.

Updated Oct. 31, 2024
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Are you raising a “living room family” or “bedroom kids?” Inside the viral TikTok trend

A new TikTok trend is making families everywhere pause and think about…

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why. 

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
A mother trying to work and take care of her child during the childcare crisis

1.2 million parents forced to miss work every month because affordable childcare isn’t available

The financial toll of inadequate childcare is staggering. For many families, every missed hour translates into lost wages, with families spending an average of $11,000 per child per year on care

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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Reddit sparks debate: Should this 11-year-old be allowed to exclude a classmate from her Halloween party?

In a recent AITA Reddit post, a parent shared that their 11-year-old daughter was hosting a Halloween party, inviting “most of the girls in her class”—but one girl didn’t make the cut.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
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Mom’s honest video on respecting the choice not to have kids goes viral (and we’re here for it)

For a lot of people, deciding to be child-free isn’t about rejecting the idea of kids—it’s about being honest about what brings them joy and balance.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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Should homework be banned? What experts and moms say 

Learning should be a lifelong journey of following your curiosity, not a punitive daily punishment.

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
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Dad’s ‘do not disturb’ game night letter hits a nerve, with 50M views

On October 22, 2024, @JoyyUnSpeakable broke the internet (well, almost) with a viral post on X that quickly racked up nearly 50 million views.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024
Screenshots of a viral TikTok video that features a mom-to-be listening to a voice mail from a bakery accidentally revealing the gender of her baby

Viral gender reveal cake gone wrong: bakery accidentally spoils the surprise

For mom-to-be Ariel (@morbidmama7), the excitement over her gender reveal cake turned into disappointment when the bakery left her a voicemail accidentally spilling the news.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024
A dad trying to "Sleep while the baby sleeps" but unable to

Viral video shows why ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ is a hilarious myth

Watch as Rhett Scheurn struggles to get some shut-eye beside his newborn.

Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

Updated Oct. 24, 2024
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NICU baby’s Taylor Swift costume is melting hearts everywhere

This viral TikTok video has touched the hearts of Swiftie moms and NICU families across the globe.

Updated Oct. 24, 2024
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Buybuy BABY closing all stores (again): What it means for moms

The closure marks the end of an era.

Updated Oct. 23, 2024
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