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Georgia mom arrested for letting her son walk to town alone—how much freedom should kids have?

Last month, a mom in Georgia was arrested—yes, arrested—for letting her 10-year-old son walk less than a mile into town by himself.

Why Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 could change parenting worldwide

This law would make platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X responsible for blocking those younger than 16 from signing on. 

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt welcome a baby boy—and his name has a classic twist

On November 11, the couple shared their joy on Instagram, announcing the birth of their new baby boy.

The best Black Friday deals no mom should miss

Get your shopping done before the hectic season even starts!

Megan Fox is pregnant! How she and Machine Gun Kelly are embracing a new chapter after loss

The actress announced her pregnancy on Instagram today, November 11, sharing a striking image of herself cradling her baby bump, coated in black liquid, and tagging Kelly in the post.

Mom goes viral on TikTok for saying parents shouldn’t share kids’ faces online—what do you think?

Every parent knows the joy of sharing their child’s proudest moments, but when we upload these memories online, it raises important questions about privacy and safety.

8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues

This voluntary recall involves three-wheel first-generation Guava Roam strollers manufactured between July 2020 and December 2021

Kyte Baby Slumber Suits recalled over fire risk—here’s what parents need to do

The TJ Maxx of baby gear: How to save big on top of brands for your little one

Kidsy offers overstock and open-box baby gear that’s basically brand new but costs way less.

This toddler’s viral reunion with her grandparents after a month apart will melt your heart

The heartwarming clip has captivated millions, drawing over 1.6 million views from people who couldn’t resist commenting on the unbreakable bond between grandparents and grandchild.

Why one mom is leaving cookies for Mrs. Claus instead of Santa this year

Penny Middleton, a Connecticut mom, is reimagining the tradition by leaving treats for Mrs. Claus instead.

What Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win means for American mothers and families

‘My marriage doesn’t come before my kids’: The viral post sparking a family-priority debate

Mom of 3 shares the unexpected words from a stranger that brought her to tears

Mother-in-law oversteps with daughter-in-law and redecorates nursery—Reddit’s response is everything

An expectant mother recently took to Reddit’s “Am I the A——?” forum to ask if she was wrong after a tense encounter with her mother-in-law…

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

The best tech gifts that make mom life a little easier

Assuming you already have Apple AirTags hooked inside each of your kids backpacks of course.

Horizontal parenting: The ultimate ‘lazy parenting’ win

As much as we’d love to show up with Pinterest-level energy for playtime, sometimes the best we can offer is a horizontal version of ourselves—literally.

Joselli Barnica should be alive today—and why maternal health needs change

This couple couldn’t get pregnant—until a viral TikTok changed everything