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The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Should homework be banned? What experts and moms say 

Learning should be a lifelong journey of following your curiosity, not a punitive daily punishment.

Dad’s ‘do not disturb’ game night letter hits a nerve, with 50M views

On October 22, 2024, @JoyyUnSpeakable broke the internet (well, almost) with a viral post on X that quickly racked up nearly 50 million views.

Viral gender reveal cake gone wrong: bakery accidentally spoils the surprise

For mom-to-be Ariel (@morbidmama7), the excitement over her gender reveal cake turned into disappointment when the bakery left her a voicemail accidentally spilling the news.

Viral video shows why ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ is a hilarious myth

Watch as Rhett Scheurn struggles to get some shut-eye beside his newborn.

Top baby names 2024: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s trending

Let’s dive into the top baby names of 2024 and explore some interesting shifts and trends.

Olivia Munn on battling breast cancer as a mom of 2: ‘A lot of guilt’

Her reflections reveal a familiar struggle for many moms—feeling torn between taking care of your health and wanting to be present for your children.

Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

NICU baby’s Taylor Swift costume is melting hearts everywhere

This viral TikTok video has touched the hearts of Swiftie moms and NICU families across the globe.

Buybuy BABY closing all stores (again): What it means for moms

The closure marks the end of an era.

This brilliant hack turns your favorite memories into thoughtful holiday gifts

Turn your cherished moments into personalized gifts with Amazon Photos and Shutterfly, the perfect way to surprise loved ones this holiday season.

7 months pregnant on the campaign trail: How motherhood has changed the way I view politics

Andrew Garfield’s heartfelt conversation with Elmo shows us why we should talk to kids about grief

The actor opened up about his late mother, Lynn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Joy-Anna Duggar opens up about postpartum depression: ‘The darkest time of my life’

Joy-Anna recalled feeling "in a fog" for six months after her son Gideon was born.

Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too

It just may look a little different.

Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant with baby No. 2!

Zooey Deschanel’s tips on how to get holiday party-ready (without putting your finger through your tights while your kids are yelling for dinner)

Seriously, we're buying these babies in bulk.

91% of moms say parenthood is more fulfilling than they ever imagined

Peanut’s new survey is part of a broader effort to shift the parenting narrative.

Is Disney’s new Lightning Lane ‘Premier Pass’ worth it for moms?

A family of four could be looking at nearly $2,000 to skip lines.

How Eva Mendes is trying to break the generational cycle of ‘yelling too much’ at her kids

The actress gets candid about how hard it’s been for her to break the habit of raising her voice.