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The one recipe I actually inherited from my mom: the sick kid meal

We tend to turn to the same foods to serve our sick kids as our own parents did.

President Biden spoke to George Floyd’s daughter following yesterday’s guilty verdict

"Daddy did change the world," Biden told Gianna Floyd.

Omsom’s spice packs saved my dinner routine—and possibly my marriage

Salt and pepper was the extent of my food seasoning—and it was kind of a problem.

15 great children’s books about the environment to read for Earth Day

Help your little ones save the planet this Earth Day.

Kids can get free meals through next school year

The United States Department of Agriculture has extended its universal free lunch program through the 2021-2022 school year.

If we want to end racial disparities for moms and babies, we need to invest in our children—today

Women and children are dying needlessly. If we want to save lives in the future, we need to act now.

Shea McGee on Recalibration, Balance, and the Beauty in Everyday

5 lies I believed about weaning before I stopped breastfeeding

Weaning your baby from breastfeeding is a whole new emotional roller coaster.

Here’s why most Americans think their mama is “the cool mom”

We all think our mama is a "cool mom"—and we're all right.

11 kids’ books written by musicians that may surprise you

From Lil Nas X to Guns N' Roses, these singers are writing books with their littlest audience in mind.

110 classic and vintage baby girl names

1. Alba

Eva Mendes’s favorite parenting advice sparks conversation about spanking

Parents are weighing in on the controversial punishment after Mendes made it clear that she's an anti-spanking mama.

Here’s how I care for my kids’ hearts and minds as a Black mom

Talk with them, not at them. Make this a conversation they want to participate in—and further it with everyone in their lives as they grow.

5 powerful ways young kids can take action against racism

Help young kids feel their own power with these simple actions

We love this daughter’s spot-on impression of her WFH mama

Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.

How to talk about war and other difficult topics with your children: An age-by-age guide

For 2-year-olds to teenagers.

The go-with-anything “Mom” jewelry you’ll want to wear 24/7

We like to call them the black leggings of jewelry.

Experts say these will be the must-have toys for summer

While an old-fashioned sprinkler is hard to beat, these must-have toys will keep your children entertained all summer long.

This stroller deal seems too good to be true (but it’s for real!)

The chic Daily Stroller from Lalo is 50% off right now.

An age-by-age guide to talking to your kids about racism

It's never too early to start.