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CMV is a highly common cause of birth defects—but you’ve probably never heard of it

A baby is born with CMV infection every 30 minutes.

To my children: What I want you to remember about me when I’m gone

However much I would like to, I cannot stop time from slowly robbing us of these precious years. And when I look back, I want them to remind me of happiness—not hardship.

Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism

The 7 best babymoons, according to travel experts

There are tons of reasons to take a babymoon: it’s a chance to recharge, unplug and savor your time before baby arrives.

10 wellness books that help toddlers deal with big emotions

Your little ones have big feelings, and these books are full of simple self-soothing and coping skills they’ll use now and for years to come.

Kim Kardashian hilariously scolds her sons during interview with Jimmy Fallon

"Guys…you gotta go."

If your kids act differently with you than dad, you’re not imagining it

In your presence, your child feels an emotional security that allows them to be vulnerable, unguarded and exposed.

Robb Elementary School will be torn down, according to Uvalde mayor

"We could never ask a child to go back, or a teacher to go back into that school ever."

25+ back-to-school shoes for kids of all ages

From the perfect kicks for preschool to velcro options that will save you time and aggravation!

Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility

Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

Flying with breast milk may be easier than you think

According to the TSA, breast milk, formula, and juice aren’t limited like other liquids when you fly.

A sleep scientist shares her best sleep tips for traveling with babies and kids

Changing time zones? Jet lag? Late arrival? No problem.

Considering whether to get Botox? Ask yourself these questions

Why are women's looks constantly open for judgment and in need of improvement? Where does it all end? Why can’t we just let women be, for goodness sake?

Peta Murgatroyd suffered a miscarriage while husband Maks Chmerkovskiy was stranded in Ukraine

"This was a hard one to share. But I’m so glad I did."

7 ways to navigate your sibling relationships as an adult

While there is no one-and-done guide on how to improve sibling relationships as adults, there is a lot of great advice out there that can help you all build stronger connections.

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

Kim Kardashian shares how long she waited before introducing her kids to Pete Davidson

The reality stary waited a good while before introducing Pete to her kids.

This is Motherhood: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on reversing parental burnout

Jennifer Lopez uses gender-neutral pronouns to introduce one of her twins

Max and Emme are Lopez's 14-year-old twins with ex-husband Marc Anthony.

My secret to parenting with borderline personality disorder