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What parents should know about the new car seat regulations effective June 30

Here’s what this update means for you—whether you already have a car seat or are planning to buy one soon.

Washington just passed one of the strongest lactation protection laws in the U.S.

On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5217, a landmark bill…

Stuck between childcare and eldercare: how the fastest-growing group of moms is being forced out of work

Toddler gives viral crumpet order—and mom’s calm response wins the internet

The video opens with Smith, who’s currently expecting her second baby, standing in her kitchen trying to decode Harvey’s oddly specific crumpet order.

Megan Fox opens up about being 38 and newly pregnant—challenging the ‘expiration date’ myth of motherhood

“Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. We do not have an expiration date.”

Cassie Ventura gives birth to baby boy weeks after testifying: “Her life is now surrounded by love”

In February, the couple announced the pregnancy with a tender black-and-white photo shoot.

Just 1 in 4 moms say they’re doing well mentally—new study reveals a growing crisis

A comprehensive study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has unveiled a significant decline in maternal mental health across the United States.

Mom picks up daughter from school—then hears 5 words she’ll never forget

“I’m going to marry him.”

“I did this with my first baby—but never again”: 10 real lessons from second-time parents

A recent viral thread on Reddit asked parents to share what they did with their first kid that they would never do with their second.

The one mistake people keep making when visiting moms who just gave birth

“By offering to take my child, you’re putting me in ‘fight or flight’ mode,” Cox told Today.

A one-hour mouth swab may make IVF more successful—here’s what hopeful parents should know

A recent study from Lund University has found that a quick, non-invasive mouth swab could help doctors personalize hormone treatments for IVF.

Mom wins 62-mile ultramarathon 6 months after giving birth—while breastfeeding her baby along the way

“Coming back to running postpartum, I just wanted to discover that joy again and reconnect with the core part of my identity that was a runner through and through.”

Your sister’s postpartum mental health could affect yours—here’s what new research reveals

If your sister had postpartum psychosis, your own risk increases tenfold.

The summer snacks this nanny says could put toddlers at risk

In the video, Manton-Kelly shares examples of foods she advises parents to avoid due to potential choking risks.

What parents need to know about the new federal nursing pillow safety rules

These rules, developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are a direct response to mounting safety concerns after tragic outcomes tied to improper nursing pillow use.

Pregnant anchor’s water breaks before the morning news—and she powers through the whole broadcast

Jaquith chose to anchor the entire three-hour morning show while in early labor, contractions and all.

Forget stuffed animals—this 5-year-old’s bedtime buddy has everyone talking

Comfort objects, or transitional objects, play a pivotal role in a child's emotional development.

New York’s new $1,800 baby benefit offers relief for postpartum moms

The program, officially called the Birth Allowance for Beginning Year (BABY) Benefit, was approved as part of New York’s FY 2026 budget.

Hailey Bieber opens up about birth trauma, postpartum identity shifts, and finding herself again

“Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life,” she said. “Learning a new version of myself is very difficult.”

An 11-year-old played softball too well—and what the adults did next will infuriate parents everywhere

What happened at that softball game is, sadly, a familiar story for many mothers. When girls excel, they’re often questioned instead of encouraged.