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Confession: I don’t miss the toddler years

“As a mother you’re always needed. That doesn’t go away. But the constant stress and anxiety of sheltering your child from imminent harm? That does reduce I’m thrilled to say.”

Keke Palmer’s supportive message to single parents—’pull out your cape’

The actor welcomed her first child in February.

Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know

An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.

What are Buy Nothing groups? These online communities can help you get secondhand goods for free

“I’ve seen people borrow baby gear for visitors and yard equipment … I’ve even borrowed books when the library waitlist was too long!”

Dear dads-to-be: 3 things your pregnant partner actually needs right now 

"Although your life has not yet changed very much (yet), I can almost guarantee that your partner feels entirely different."

This app lets you rent e-books and audio books for free–all while helping your local library

Libby is used by libraries, schools, and companies across the country.

10 simple ways your family can be more eco-friendly

Going green is *much* easier when the whole family is involved.

Activities for a 12-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your baby is 1! We can't believe it either.

Kourtney Kardashian is once again forced to respond to pregnancy rumors

Let's leave this question in the past where it belongs, OK?

Dr. Becky’s 5-second parenting tip goes viral because it’s as easy as it is effective

“This is going to have major payoff across the board.”

Eating a Mediterranean diet could increase your chances of becoming pregnant, studies show

Is there a fertility diet? The Mediterranean pattern may come close.

Activities for an 11-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Keeping up with your baby these days can mean you're constantly on your toes.

Moms on TikTok ask partners to save them during childbirth if necessary, not the baby

"It’s better to discuss so if it ever does happen, you know what to decide."

It’s not ‘luck’ that my kids sleep well—I worked hard for this

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is no easy feat.

Drug-resistant stomach bugs are on the rise, CDC warns. Here’s how to prevent infection

Shigella spp. is one of the most common causes of stomach illnesses in kids under 5.

TikTok says they’re implementing a new time limit for users under 18

7 portable bassinets that make life with baby easier whether you’re home or away

Because nothing matters more than getting baby to sleep—wherever you are.

Life-saving insulin just got more accessible for millions of families

Drug company Eli Lilly says it will cut insulin prices by 70% and expand access to a $35 price cap.

Happiness Researcher Dr. Cassie Holmes on how moms can find more joy in their busy lives

“There simply aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone to do any of it well, let alone to enjoy any of it along the way.”

Ed Sheeran shares that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor when she was pregnant

She was pregnant with the couple's second child at the time.