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State Senate candidate in active labor

This State Senate candidate went into labor while giving a speech—and she finished like a BOSS

She briefly paused for a contraction while the audience erupted into cheers.

Updated Apr. 29, 2022
Viral TikTok of gender disappointment over dad having a girl

Viral gender reveal shows yet another dad throwing a fit over having a daughter

Is gender disappointment a thing? Yes, it is. But our kids and families don't deserve the brunt of it.

Updated Mar. 17, 2023
Kids getting off school bus

New Jersey legislators aim for later school start times to boost kids’ mental health

Here's why experts think later start times at school are better for kids.

Updated Apr. 06, 2022
Lauren Banks North Carolina holding baby

Mom says her hospital sent her home when she was in labor—her baby was born 30 minutes later

A North Carolina woman delivered her baby at a gas station, which she says easily could have been avoided.

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
Safe Haven Baby Box TikTok

Viral TikTok shows exactly how Safe Haven Baby Boxes work

The mission of Safe Haven Baby Boxes is to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns and support for mothers in crisis.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
Meteorologist calling family live on-air

Meteorologist dad calls to warn his family of incoming tornado live on-air

The father of two wanted to make sure his kids were safe while he was trying to keep everyone aware of the situation.

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
Viral LinkedIn post pregnant woman getting hired

Mom’s post on getting hired while pregnant goes viral on LinkedIn

This viral post touches on anxieties so many women have about pregnancy and the job market.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
Premature Baby in hospital

Premature baby finally gets to go home after spending 460 days in the NICU

Baby Kendall was born in December 2020 and only weighed 15 ounces when he was born at 25 weeks.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
Airplane singing Baby Shark

An entire airplane soothes a crying toddler by singing ‘Baby Shark’ in viral TikTok

Finally, a story about a baby on an airplane that will make…

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s remarks on working motherhood go viral

Fellow working mamas are shouting out Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's statement to her daughters.

Updated Apr. 07, 2022
bridesmaid pumping in wedding photos

This bridesmaid was pumping in the wedding photos—with the bride’s full support

"Rachael has always been supportive and knew exactly what I needed as she had already been down that road...So I was pumping four times a day at the time of her wedding. One was while we were getting ready and the other was right before the ceremony. I was trying to squeeze in a session while Amber photographed the groom and groomsmen." 

Updated Oct. 12, 2020
Single moms buy house together

These 4 single moms are raising their kids together in 1 house—and it sounds like a dream

"There is almost a spiritual safety net every day here. I could be my worst self, I could be my best self, and they see me for who I am, and it's OK."

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
tired mom falling asleep while holding coffee cup- daylight saving time

Unfortunately for parents everywhere, Daylight Saving Time remains a thing

Though the bill was passed in March, this game-changer has been stalled in Congress.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Babysitter rates across the U.S. 2022

Here’s how much parents are paying babysitters in 2022—and yes, it’s a lot

Babysitting rates have skyrocketed due to the pandemic.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Jimmy Kimmel

Lin-Manuel Miranda offers hilarious ‘cure’ for children obsessed with ‘Encanto’

"Have the songs of 'Encanto' brought your life to a joy-filled, yet grinding halt?"

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
'Don't Say Gay' Florida students walk out in protest

Students across Florida stage walkouts in protest of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The bill would ban “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in primary schools.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
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