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Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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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

Pregnancy, News

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna’s family just got bigger—and it’s the news she’s always wanted

Rihanna’s dream of having a daughter has come true — the singer and A$AP Rocky just introduced baby Rocki

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Viral & Trending

This 9-year-old picked up a marker—and left millions speechless

Yes, Dylan’s TikTok is amazing. But the bigger message is even better: Kids don’t need to do things “the right way” to do them beautifully.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

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“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

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Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

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After setbacks and a vasectomy reversal, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk welcome their fourth baby

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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

Safety

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

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

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

Drama is often something deeper: an overwhelmed nervous system that needs support, not punishment.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

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5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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1. Start earlier than you think.

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Updated Mar. 27, 2019

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Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris wants to give teachers a $13,500 raise

"The people who are going to educate our children are our teachers, and for too long, they have been paid substandard wages," Harris said in an interview with CBS News this week.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Career & Money, Viral & Trending

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Joanna Gaines on her surprise pregnancy: ‘If you ever want to feel young again, have a baby at 40’

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Updated Mar. 27, 2019

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Pediatricians are calling for a soda tax—what parents need to know

The AAP is joining the American Heart Association in calling for a tax on soda, as well as other proposed policies for federal, state, and local lawmakers to reduce the amount of sugar America's kids are consuming.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

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What Gabrielle Union learned when her daughter went through a no nap phase

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Updated Mar. 27, 2019

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Updated Jan. 28, 2022

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My daughters are no longer babies but I can’t let go of all of their baby stuff

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Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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