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CDC recommends Pfizer Covid booster shots for children 5 to 11 years old

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease."

Ukrainian parents teach kids heartbreaking ‘game’ to prepare for Russian attacks

A member of Ukrainian Parliament describes how hard it is to teach children about the current Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Calling all mamas—take our 2025 State of Motherhood survey

Motherhood can be so many things—and we want to know what it's like for you.

What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

We thought it was a yes-or-no question.

When should you start saving for your child’s college? Yes, when they’re still in diapers

Time to put aside money for diapers, binkies, and college savings plans.

Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

How what’s happening in Ukraine has changed my perspective on motherhood

“I hold my little one closer during these times, a privilege that stirs up the feelings of guilt, as I know many mothers don’t have the pleasure of doing this right now. The dishes can wait. The clothes that need to be folded can sit a bit longer.”

20 impossibly adorable outfits for baby’s first Easter

Because there's no better day to dress up your baby in a bowtie or a bunny romper.

‘DWTS’ pros Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy plead for his safe evacuation from Ukraine

We are mothering in a terrifying world with broken hearts

The world is scary and loud. It all just feels like too much. But listen, mama: we can’t pour from an empty cup. 

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will match up to $1 million to aid Ukrainian refugees

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

How you can support Ukraine right now

If what’s happening in Ukraine is deeply affecting you and you want to help, you aren’t alone. Read on for ways to support Ukraine right now—even from halfway around the world.

Eating disorders and tic disorders have increased dramatically among teen girls as a result of the pandemic, say CDC and AAP

But experts say social media may also be to blame. Here's what parents and caregivers need to know.

To the mama who feels like she’s failing at everything, you are enough

Sometimes motherhood feels like one long list of things that you’re falling short on. But know this, mama: You are more than enough.

To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

Even without BPAs, should you consider plastic baby bottles?

A pediatrician weighs in.

Stop telling me I won’t have PPD again

I'm pregnant again, and some of my friends and family have decided to tell me that “this time will be different.” More specifically, that this time around I won’t have postpartum depression. 

What Black mothers-to-be need to know before giving birth

I was confident in my ability to have the birth experience that I wanted. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Now, I hope other Black mothers-to-be can learn from my experience and how to prepare themselves for all possible birthing scenarios.

Emmy Rossum cast to play Tom Holland’s mom in new show and…wait, WHAT?

Apparently, Rossum’s character was a teen mom who had her son at the age of 16.

It’s Science: Motherhood can make you more empathetic

Ask me how I know.