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Tourists taking fall foliage selfies forced this tiny Vermont town to close its roads through October

“It’s just become such a mad house."

5 common breastfeeding questions you might be too embarrassed to ask

“Can I still breastfeed if I have inverted nipples?”

Using an IUD could significantly lower your ovarian cancer risk

A 2019 study found that IUDs reduce ovarian cancer risk by 32%—here's what two cancer experts say about the findings.

Mom perfectly nails how impossible it is to be a working mom with kids in sports

“Being a working mom with children that have extracurricular activities is unrealistic and just… It is so hard."

Here’s what to do if the childcare cliff impacts your family, according to experts

It's important to be aware of the potential impact and to make a plan.

Create movie magic: A parent’s guide to your toddler’s first movie experience

With the right movie and a bit of prep, you can ensure that your toddler's first cinematic venture goes off without a hitch.

Seasons of change: A letter to my firstborn son

I am surprised by how much I don’t want you to go and how much I do want you to go, all at the same time.

10 baby shower decor ideas for the cutest party ever

From garlands to cake stands and don't forget about the diaper cake!

Redditor reveals how much laundry detergent you should actually be using–and it might stun you

One user shared game-changing laundry room wisdom in a popular Reddit post.

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in

Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

Fertility benefits aren’t enough. We need menopause support, too

Menopause is costing both women and employers. The CEO of Elektra Health shares what companies can do about it.

25+ modern fall home decor pieces that make your space cozy and fresh

I think we can all agree on one thing. There's no better home decor than fall home decor.

Water beads sold at Target recalled following death of 10-month-old baby

More than 50,000 Chuckle & Roar Water Beads Activity Kits are being recalled.

The rate of child poverty skyrocketed in just 1 year—what will Congress do about it?

The end of pandemic-era financial measures more than doubled the child poverty rate from 2021 to 2022.

This is not a drill: *NSYNC is releasing a new song

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