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My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

One of the pervasive myths surrounding having a child with Down syndrome is that she will be a burden on the rest of the family.

I’m a military wife and my husband works long hours away from home—here’s how we manage

While working and financially providing for our family is a huge priority, raising our chil in a healthy, caring and affectionate environment is even more important. 

The story behind this viral photo of a coal miner dad and his son is so relatable and sweet

Coal miner Michael McGuire didn't expect to go viral watching a basketball game with his son, but that's exactly what happened.

‘Real Housewives’ alum Alexis Bellino introduces her transgender son to the world

Former Real Housewife Alexis Bellino proves people can change for the better as she introduces her transgender son on Instagram.

Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger and her daughter Dr. Marianne Engle on trauma and resilience

“Just remember no one can ever take away from you what you put in your mind.”

These popular Pine-Sol cleaning products are being recalled

These household products are bring recalled because they might contain a harmful bacteria.

C-section swelling may be common, but is it normal to swell above the incision?

Here's how to tell if swelling is normal or a sign of infection.

Mandy Moore reveals she’s ingesting her placenta after giving birth

But before you try it too, know that the benefits of placenta consumption are only anecdotal.

I want my kids to fail

I hope that they learn that stumbles are an important part of life.

All about ‘almond moms’ and the TikTok trend for millennials who had them

Did you have an 'almond mom?' Then this one's for you.

If you’ve never been fat, you don’t get to defend Taylor Swift’s music video for ‘Anti-Hero’

Swift's music video to promote the lead single off of Midnights is unfortunately fat-phobic.

11 festive Christmas coloring pages for kids

Display your child's artwork for quality homemade holiday decor.

Infant massage is good for babies—and parents

It's all about promoting bonding and parenting confidence.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is all of us right now

Taylor Swift’s music is who we are and who we were, who want to be and who we wish we could be.

These popular dry shampoos are being recalled due to potential cancer-causing ingredient

These aerosol dry shampoos are being recalled because they may contain elevated levels of benzene.

Here’s how to help your introverted child make friends at school

In a world that invariably encourages and appreciates extroversion, being an introvert can be hard. As a child, this may be even harder.

How to give a baby a bath, in 5 simple steps

PSA: For young babies, skip the soap!

NICU families find a reason to celebrate by dressing up their babies for Halloween

Advocate Aurora Health encourages NICU parents to celebrate all the moments, big and small.

The 5 doctor appointments to make for yourself each year

Life is busy, mama, but don’t keep putting your health on the back burner.

This is the viral pumpkin carving hack everyone’s talking about