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The 5 baby signs every parent should teach at mealtime, according to a speech expert

Mealtime is secretly one of the best times to help your little one learn to communicate.

Turn your food into decor: Baby shower station ideas that work double duty

A well-styled mimosa bar or parfait station does the work of decor, entertainment, and food all in one setup.

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

A 3-year-old’s reason for watching her dad’s workout has every girl dad laughing—and slightly bracing for the future

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Baby wouldn’t stop crying—and this mom found a way to stay present through the noise

Remember babies co-regulate, so if their parent is in an elevated state, they are likely to stay in that state longer as well.

An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)

If you're feeling that weird cocktail of guilt, fear, and "how do I even talk about this?"—welcome to the club.

Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

A mom bought her daughter new shoes—then faced the reality of what safety means in America

“I had to break it to her that I’m so sorry, mama,” she says quietly in the video. “We can’t bring those to school.”

The ultimate Costco baby shower shopping list: What to buy, how much to get, and what to skip

The bulk-buying game plan that feeds 20-25 guests without breaking the bank or your sanity.

One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

That alarm sound is actually ruining your day—here’s why (and what to do about it)

Birthday breakfast traditions that start the day right

What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Make-your-own food stations that double as party entertainment

The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.