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This popular energy drink may accidentally contain alcohol—what parents need to know

“Consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”

Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know

The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.

Hailey Bieber just shared her pregnancy must-haves and they’re actually affordable

Dog rests his head on baby bump—then the kick comes

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs live in a world of smell, and they notice every tiny change.

New at-home lab test gives postpartum mothers real answers—before the six-week checkup

“We test hundreds of biomarkers during pregnancy. Then we test nothing.”

A new mom lost it over a BLT—and every parent understands why

“George ate the effing BLT while I was in the other room feeding the baby. I cried. We have since made amends.”

The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

“We’re groomed to just make things okay, push it away, push it aside, and move forward.”

Were you raised in a family that offered real sleep support?

“Napping still makes me anxious, and I live alone.”

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Moms need help after birth—but for 1 in 6, no one outside their partner showed up

Even though 93% of moms say self-care is essential, 80% get less than an hour of personal time per day.

This dad canceled a ‘period party’ to protect his daughter’s privacy—and parents can’t stop applauding him

"She needs to know not to be ashamed of her body."

Disney Store’s 2025 Halloween costumes include everything your child (and inner child) has been craving

There's a Red Hulk costume that matches my 2025 energy perfectly.

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

Personal space? Not in this household—how one mom learned to embrace her toddler’s love (and elbows)

The same couch that once felt crowded with toddler limbs will one day be too empty.

Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)

“I just want… the princess dresses.”

Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C  Summer”—here’s how

The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.

Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy

74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.

This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own

How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.

Parents swear this trick helped their babies walk—but here’s what actually makes it work

“This lime trick… has really nothing to do with the limes and more so everything to do with his ability to stand.”

When your poolside snack is interrupted by a surprise guest (and no one knows who’s more startled)

“Lunch by the pool is fun until it’s not.”