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Dad donates kidney to save a little girl after losing his own daughter

“I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter.”

Robert Pattinson raves about his baby’s unique smell—science says he’s not alone

‘My baby smells incredible.’

The Rock’s daughters gave him a hilarious makeover—and his reaction is priceless

16 celebrities who have shared their postpartum depression stories

We are so grateful for their honesty.

How much is a mother’s work worth? $140,315, study shows

The figure reflects the multi-hyphenate role moms play daily: caregiver, chef, teacher, chauffeur, nurse, household manager, and so much more.

Alabama exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty—a win for moms everywhere

This ruling shows that change is possible when women speak up—and when systems listen.

Milk allergen risk prompts pancake mix recall—how to keep your family safe

We know how stressful it can be to worry about hidden allergens in your pantry. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family.

Mom’s viral video reveals son loves $2 toy more than Christmas gift—and every parent can relate

"I just spent 45 minutes looking for this rubber dinosaur from a two-dollar bath bomb because you would have thought it held all the secrets to our family."

Postpartum depression left me isolated—here’s how I built a village for moms

Becoming a mother stripped me bare. My body took a beating from growing a human. It took another beating bringing that beautiful human into the world.

Viral Reddit: “I just asked another parent for a play date, and it feels worse than dating.”

“My super social 4-year-old has been asking to hang out with her friend from daycare, so I finally bit the bullet and texted her mom. This is more stressful than dating ever was 🫠 does it get easier?”

Teen vacation or invoice surprise? Why we need to talk about family trip etiquette

In a viral Reddit AITA post, a mother shared her confusion about receiving a detailed bill post-vacation.

Why pregnant lawmakers deserve remote voting

Congress already proved it can make exceptions when it wants to. During COVID, remote voting worked just fine.

Baby skin care questions answered by a pediatric dermatologist: Eczema, acne, & more

Eczema, acne, breakouts—oh my!

Why young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

Young women under 50 are 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers.

Mom cries at what special needs toddler brings home from daycare—‘Not okay’

In a viral video, Patricia is seen in tears after discovering that her medically complex, tube-fed toddler brought home something that meant the world: an invitation to a birthday party.

Welcome to baby shower signs: stylish ideas for your celebration

We’ve rounded up some of the most creative and inspiring baby shower signs to help make your celebration unforgettable.

16 heartwarming Valentine’s books for your little love bug

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve 

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

Grandma gave toddler’s first haircut without asking—how would you handle it?

While her mom tends to “help too much” (putting things away in the wrong place, etc.), this time she crossed a serious line.

‘I felt like I was dying’: Meghan Trainor opens up about postpartum panic attack and why moms need more support

Exhausted, overwhelmed, and in the grips of a panic attack, Trainor describes the moment, saying, 'I was having a panic attack…"