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Are you a Type A or Type B mom? Here’s why you need the other in your life

Type A moms thrive on order and planning, while Type B moms embrace flexibility and spontaneity.

‘It’s her world, we’re just living in it’—even brands can’t get enough of this toddler’s iconic shoe moment

A now-viral video of her daughter proudly selecting her footwear before an outing.

Mom swaps modern cartoons for ’90s TV—her toddler’s reaction stunned her

Introducing her toddler to 90s cartoons led to not only better behavior but also improved sleep.

Scientists uncover a surprising way parenting rewires your brain—and it may help slow aging

New research suggests that the challenges of parenting could also be shaping your brain in ways that protect against aging.

No one talks about this part of motherhood—until it hits you like this

Jacqueline Zorn, the new mom behind @pocketsofpennys, captured a moment so deeply relatable that it has racked up over 710K views views in just a week.

Every new mom deserves a mom friend like this—and 12 million viewers agree

A heartwarming TikTok from @ustheremingtons with almost 12.4 million views shows a mom stepping in to give her new mom friend a much-needed break

Mom leaves toddler alone for two minutes—returns to a scene she’ll never forget

The floor? Drenched. The couch? (Noooo!) Ruined. The side table? Sauced.

Karlie Kloss is pregnant with her third child: ‘Three’s a party’

Mom gives birth—then dad delivers this epic surprise, instantly setting the bar higher for dads everywhere

Some new moms have Sushi Daddy™ husbands delivering a boat-sized meal straight to their bedside.

Mom films baby’s strange new habit—then realizes she’s copying the dog

The video captures that hilarious click moment when Ahn realizes exactly where her baby picked up the habit.

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

The best low-stimulation shows for toddlers: A guide for parents

Slower-paced narratives allow children to process information at a natural rhythm.

Check your coffee creamer: This popular brand just got recalled in 31 states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have been recalled due to reports of spoilage and illness. 

10,300 toddler step stools recalled after reports of collapse and injuries—what parents need to know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for approximately 10,300 Onasti toddler stools

The UK just gave moms miscarriage leave—why doesn’t the U.S. do the same?

A new policy will soon guarantee parents two weeks of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage

Firefighter finds abandoned newborn—after 15 years of infertility, he knew in his heart this was his son

Chris, a firefighter in Belen, New Mexico, was working his shift when an alarm rang at his station’s Safe Haven Baby Box.

Family visits new mom in the hospital—shocked to realize she’s been keeping a huge secret

Our families' reactions to finding out that we kept it a secret we were having twins!

Dads who do this 1 thing help moms breastfeed longer—and science proves it

When fathers take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth, their partners are 31% more likely to still be breastfeeding at eight weeks.

Worried your kids are acting entitled? Dr. Becky says this 1 simple shift can change everything

“Entitlement is the accumulated experience of feeling frustrated and then having someone else give you immediate success.”

Emily Oster’s ‘gel’ moment: a parenting mantra for depleted moms

"We need to pause. We need to repeat ourselves and then make decisions later.”