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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.”

The hilarious lunch order that sums up firstborn vs. secondborn vibes

“CHICKEN CHICKEN AND CHICKEN!”

Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms

Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.

Khloé Kardashian sparks debate about nannies—and why moms still feel so judged

“We’re all blessed, and it takes a village to raise a family.”

The Lalo Hook-On Chair just solved my biggest gripe with portable high chairs

It's a travel-friendly feeding solution that doesn't compromise on ergonomics.

Parents can’t get enough of this baby’s ‘Jurassic’ phase—here’s why it’s actually kind of genius

So when a little one roars like a dinosaur, that’s powerful vocal play.

Most premature baby ever born celebrates his first birthday

“We’re incredibly proud of how far Nash has come.”

Summer break is costing parents more than just time—here’s how debt is becoming the new normal for child care

“As much as they’d love to take a bunch of time off during the summer to spend with their kids, that just isn’t a realistic thing for most Americans…"

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it 

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

The program is currently being piloted at Orlando International Airport…

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life 

“Getting pregnant at the same time as my mom was the easy part. Finding Franck was the hard part.”

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Notably, while 65% want intergenerational support, only 14% live near family.

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

5 Ways to Keep Your Child with Severe Allergies Safe at School

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled. 

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.