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Emily Oster on her new book and another pandemic school year

With our kids heading back to school, Liz checks back in with Emily Oster to find out what the latest data says about the COVID Delta variant. She also talks to Emily about her brand new book, The Family Firm, which helps parents navigate some of the really complicated choices we have to make as parents.

14 Halloween costumes that are built around protective face masks

They're adorable *and* safe.

Insurance Covered Breast Pumps: What You Need To Know

9 kids’ homework desks to help your child stay organized & motivated

These functional desks promote learning and organization during homework time.

How to organize your kid’s closet at every age—from babies to teenagers

Control the clutter—once and for all.

10 best leak-proof bento boxes to make lunch packing a breeze

Picky eaters and lunch-stressed parents rejoice!

24 September baby names for your early-Autumn bundle

You'll fall for all of these sweet monikers.

Maxi-Cosi has recalled their Pria 85 convertible car seat

Here's what to do if you own one.

13 pumping essentials every mama needs to know about

These are game-changers.

Jade and Tanner Tolbert, parents of 3, have an “intimacy schedule”

Sometimes you have to get creative, and sometimes you have to get organized.

What not to eat when breastfeeding: 5 foods and drinks to avoid

Yes, caffeine is on the list (sorry, Mama!)

Nurse performs her own baby’s checkup immediately after giving birth

The photos are gorgeous.

Mom fights off mountain lion with her bare hands to save her son from vicious attack

"She absolutely saved her son's life."

Ballerina mom Ingrid Silva danced her way through her pregnancy

Watch our conversation with the new mama and ballet legend.

28 silly kids jokes about going to school

How do bees get to school? By school buzz, of course.

5 chic machine-washable rugs so you can worry about more important things

These easy-to-clean rugs were made for germaphobic parents like me.

I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

17 stylish nursery rugs that last well beyond the baby years

They're functional, cozy and totally swoon-worthy.

These are going to be the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2021

According to Nameberry and MyNametags.

15 stylish back-to-school haircuts for kids

Give them back-to-school confidence with a fresh new style.