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Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

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Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

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White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

That first flutter—a gentle tap like butterfly wings—may be your baby’s earliest way of bonding with you.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

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Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

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Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

About 20,000 Hoovy cooling gel pads for car seats and strollers were recalled after a child suffered burns.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

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Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Thousands of baby and kids’ items sold on Amazon recalled—here’s what parents need to know

Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a wave of recalls affecting thousands of baby and kids’ products.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

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Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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Having my baby didn't create new psychological or relationship challenges as much as it amplified ones I had before. The exhaustion and stress of the baby put a spotlight on these and the band-aids I had in place to keep myself together.

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If you find that you've started to lose touch with your partner or your children, it may be time for a little connection reset.

Updated Jun. 03, 2019

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How my PTSD changed the way I care for pregnant women

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