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Toy Insider just dropped their Holiday Gift Guide and here’s what we’re buying

It's not easy combing through 300+ toys, but someone's got to do it.

Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

It’s Science: *Not* having postpartum sex is a sign of a great relationship

The more supportive your partner is while you are pregnant, the less sex you might have postpartum.

Daylight Savings 2024: How to ‘fall back’ with kids without losing sleep

Here's what you need to know to be prepared for daylight saving time.

Where to give birth: Here are your labor and delivery options

Is a hospital, birthing center or home birth best for you? Here's what to think about for your upcoming delivery.

Married sex is the best sex—here’s why

Chances are good that the best sex a person will have in their life will be with a long-term partner. Statistically speaking, the odds are in your favor.

Research suggests diet rich in dairy fat could lower your risk of heart disease

So…cheese is good for you, actually?

Boppy’s newborn lounger linked to at least 10 infant deaths—2 years after recall

The Boppy pillows continue to be sold on Facebook Marketplace and other online second-hand sites despite being recalled in September 2021.

Prince Harry and Meghan make first public appearance since Lilibet’s birth

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in New York City to visit One World Observatory.

Meghan Trainor on postpartum body struggles: ‘I felt unsexy immediately’

In a new interview with PEOPLE, the pop star gets brutally honest about how hard it is to love your body after baby.

75 Scorpio-inspired baby names for those born in October & November

Those born under the Scorpio sign are passionate, resourceful and brave.

What’s a 529 college savings plan? What parents need to know

These savings plans are designed specifically to help pay for college and are a great investment option for families who want to see their money grow, tax-free, over a stretch of time.

Australia’s favorite eco-friendly diaper is now available in the US (and you can try them for free!)

At 90% plant-based and biodegradable, your baby and the planet will thank you.

How to ease your toddler’s separation anxiety: 5 tips to better attachment

Toddlers are highly dependent on others for caretaking, and staying close to you is one of their biggest jobs.

How the Teal Pumpkin Project helps *every* kid enjoy Halloween

Keep Halloween safe for all kids—even those with food allergies.

Esther Perel wants to help you rediscover the erotic and build your own modern village

In this episode, Liz speaks to renowned psychotherapist, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author, Esther Perel, about pandemic parenting, how we can build our own modern village to support both parents and kids, and how mothers can start to bring the erotic back into their daily lives. Esther also talks about her new game, "Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories" and how it uses storytelling to help elicit curiosity and reframe your perceptions.

Postpartum hair loss is real–these products help

Kristen Bell and Jackie Tohn on how they’re ‘sneak teaching’ kids with their new show “Do, Re & Mi”

The best friends created a musical animated show that's just as educational as it is entertaining

How to talk to your kids about Indigenous history and issues

In honor of Native American Day.

Willie Garson’s son remembers his dad in the most beautiful way

From all the tributes that have poured in for actor Willie Garson, it seems his most important role was "Dad."