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Moms need a retirement plan, too

Emily Oster shares that early parenthood is crucial for retirement planning—and it’s never too late to start.

Mandy Moore on battling eczema: ‘I had to find some semblance of relief’

5 ways to teach your 8-year-old about body neutrality

Body neutrality is the new body positivity.

This TikTok sweater hack is ‘peak millennial’—and it’s genius

One commenter called it “peak millennial.”

This Texas bus driver is being called a ‘hero’ for saving a choking first-grader’s life

Raquel Radford Baker saved a first grader’s life.

This mom of triplets highlights how each baby is so different during feeding

She proves there’s never a dull moment with triplets—even during feeding time.

25 best teacher-approved holiday gifts

Stumped on what to give your kids’ teacher for the holidays? Avoid the mug-and-child-artwork trap with these teacher-approved picks.

Naomi Osaka says she’s had ‘so many doubts’ about whether she’s a ‘good mom

Parents everywhere will surely relate to Naomi Osaka’s candid admission.

Fans aren’t pleased with Kim Kardashian after her comments about ‘being a boy mom’

It seems Kim prefers being a “boy mom” because “a girl steals your clothes and has an attitude."

Squishmallows has an Advent calendar so run (don’t walk) to get one

What's better than Squishmallows to count down to the holidays?

Periods cause changes in your brain architecture, landmark study shows

A small study shows that there’s a physiological link between hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and changes in white and gray matter.

This is why Dolly Parton has been sleeping in her makeup since the ’80s

A lesson from Dolly Parton in always being camera ready.

Here’s what you can do to raise awareness and money to combat homelessness for families

All you need is a sleeping bag.

This is the most overlooked nursery item

Here’s why clean air is as essential as a cozy crib.

4 kid-friendly Ikea hacks that will make you DI wonder why you didn’t think of them first

When you stumble upon that perfect piece, think outside the flat-pack box.

Doctor prescribes ‘a cat’ for a woman grieving the loss of her beloved pet

"Robin was down in the dumps, crying about the loss of her cat, and I felt that a new cat was the best remedy for her."

The ‘want, need, wear, read’ philosophy makes Christmas shopping a total breeze

Push aside consumer madness and look at gift-giving in a new light.

United Airlines just revealed its new boarding policy and passengers everywhere are rejoicing

This is the first airline boarding policy to make sense… ever.

Moms joke about what a REAL ‘school pick up outfit’ looks like after TikTok goes viral

Her version of a “school pickup outfit” included an orange bodysuit, cropped denim shorts, and a Jimmy Choo bag

Childcare costs are surging in New York as averages hit more than $45,000 a year

Now that federal support has ended, costs are likely to climb even higher.