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This dad asked the internet for help when his 1st grader’s homework stumped him ‘entirely’

It’s a head-scratcher, for sure.

5 things to know about introducing solids, from a mom in the midst

Food introduction isn’t always a straight line.

Health officials are issuing warnings about the risks of drinking apple cider

Unpasteurized apple cider can be dangerous, especially for pregnant people.

Redditor shares how hard it is being the ‘safe person’ for your kids

"So because I’m the 'safe one' everyone gets the best versions of my kids and I get the worse."

Mom goes viral for dismissing the idea that daycare ‘raises your kids’

"I can raise her and she can still have fun at schoo.l"

Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

Mom shares the key to NOT being a toxic-mother-in-law

"Fill your dang cup."

Woman doesn’t want to go on girls’ trip with married mom friends: ‘Truthfully, it’s boring’

"It’s also a really expensive way to feel bad about myself."

Viral video of amazing Danish park proves we’re doing the playground thing all wrong

Alright, who wants to move to Denmark?

How shared custody prepared me for college drop-off

I stood there alone amidst the towering redwood trees waiting for the grief to hit. It didn’t.

Study shows fewer breast cancer deaths overall—but cases are rising in younger women

The decrease in deaths can be linked to advances in treatments and early screening measures.

‘Boomer grandma’ pokes fun at her own generation with hilarious—and triggering—skits

"I’m a boomer grandma, so I worry about your kids getting too fat."

Woman wants to know if she’s wrong for refusing to buy a baby shower gift for her sister’s 6th kid

“In my opinion, babies don’t care if something is secondhand, so why not reuse what you already have?” she asks.

The Motherly Podcast Season 18

Mom proves conversations about consent can be easy—all you need is a cup of tea

This mom's simple lesson on consent is a must-watch.

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

This new baby food company lets you check each package for heavy metals

Babylife Organics is adding a whole new level of transparency when it comes to heavy metal testing.

This is the *only* baby bathtub you’ll ever need to buy

New statistics show kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media

"It is our experience that in cases of acquaintance sexual assault, social media plays a significant role."

Selena Gomez seeks parenting advice from Mariska Hargitay ‘as someone who desires to be a mother’

Selena has been candid about how chronic illness has shaped her desire to be a parent.