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Lyft launches new app feature that allows women passengers to choose women drivers

Now, women, transgender and non-binary people can feel more confident and safe when using the app.

SAHMs deserve childcare, but many are too afraid to ask

29% of SAHMs have never used childcare, not even family assistance, a survey from Mother Untitled finds.

Simple ways to make ‘Donuts with Dad’ and ‘Muffins with Mom’ school events more inclusive

These are the types of events that shouldn't feel exclusionary.

Being asked, ‘Is he yours?’ after gestational surrogacy

Our society has conditioned us so deeply to think about parenthood in one way that we don’t even question our biases.

This principal ditched his office for a portable cart to be available to everyone, anytime

All he needs is his rolling cart and a gift for hospitality

Decongestant in common cold medicines doesn’t work, FDA says. Here’s what to take instead

If the agency decides to ban the ingredient, it could mean products for both kids and adults will be pulled from shelves.

Unleash the adventure: The PAW Patrol is back with an epic new movie—a must-see for families with young kids

Should you get a Covid booster?

Experts share what to know about the new monovalent Covid vaccines—and who needs one.

Chemicals to avoid during pregnancy and conception: A naturopathic doctor’s guide

Here’s what to be aware of—without letting worry overshadow the joy and wonder of this time.

Hanna Andersson just launched a Bluey collab and let’s just say we’re head over Heelers

For the moms who get why "Bluey" isn’t just another kids' show, and for the kiddos who want to bring a bit of its magic into their everyday.

232,000 childcare workers could be unemployed by the end of the month due to ‘childcare cliff’

What can parents and childcare providers do?

9 breast pump bags you can carry well beyond your pumping days

The right bag will help you stay organized and can even double as a work bag to keep your daily needs streamlined and easy to carry.

What is microchimerism? Tiny cellular souvenirs may keep you connected to your baby long after pregnancy

Fetal microchimerism means a small number of your baby's cells can travel through the placenta and take root in your body, where they may remain for decades. It can even occur in surrogacy, experts say.

Hispanic Heritage Month coloring pages for kids

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15.

Teacher shares easy hack to help little ones learn how to hold a pencil

"Say goodbye to the fist grip!"

Celebrate autumn with these un-be-leafably easy leaf crafts

Create your own leaf monsters!

Mom shares simple hack to prevent cut apples from browning

Two simple ingredients can help those cut apples stay looking fresh until lunch time.

I miss the village of motherhood I never got to experience

I am not alone and, yet, I feel so utterly lonely and isolated.

It takes a village… but who should be in yours?

When it comes to building your postpartum care team, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a good roster.

When the childcare cliff comes, moms will (literally) pay the price

The loss of pandemic-era funding for childcare centers will inevitably force more moms to leave the workforce.