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Colin Farell opens up about his son’s rare diagnosis and their new foundation to help others

"I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect."

Hoda’s heartwarming return home after the Olympics is every working mom’s tornado of joy, guilt and love

Hoda Kotb’s tear-jerking (happy tears, of course) greeting from her daughters had me reliving every one of my own returns home after a work trip.

Olympic diver’s dad shows exactly how to be a supportive sports parent after disappointment

"You did your best, Andrea."

Mom wonders how to tell son they’re ‘broke’ without ‘traumatizing’ him—and it’s heartbreaking

“I don't want to traumatize him with the truth that we can't afford it,” she says.

10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

For the first time ever, the CDC is pushing for pain management for IUD insertion procedures

"Women’s pain and women’s experiences have been downplayed throughout medicine."

The timeless worry of mothers is the same, whether you’re a human mama or a mama bird

I know I’m an anxious mother, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching that mama bird, it’s that we’re all trying our best to help our little ones make it.

It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

TikTok mom goes viral for opinion on whether kids ‘need’ their grandparents

U.S. lawmakers want to ban weighted sleep products for infants

Federal data shows at least 5 infant deaths associated with weighted sleepwear.

This brother-sister wedding dance shows sibling bonds are forever

"There is an unbreakable bond between an oldest sister and her baby brother"

These colorful sneakers are the easiest way to add some freshness to your fall wardrobe

Color makes people happy, full stop.

More and more parents are opting for ‘no gift’ birthday parties—here’s why

Half of moms polled simply don’t want gifts or care if their kids get any.

Mom’s viral video shows the real impact of an Idaho library law that limits what kids can read

"Kids have lost access to public libraries. That sounds dramatic, but this is a real-life story that happened to us yesterday in Idaho."

Marla Sokoloff’s 3 kids are ‘horrified’ by her ‘bad influence’ character on ‘Full House’

"They were like, 'Mom! You're smoking?!'"

EPA issues emergency order to ban a common pesticide that’s harmful to fetuses

The weedkiller is used on crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.

Trauma therapist has message for the ‘good kids’ who are all grown up

Breastfeeding is a team sport

IBCLCs are the expert, clinical coaches parents deserve.

News anchor mom hilariously recaps her family ‘vacation’

“Sources say, hang in there! These are memories that will last a lifetime.”

Target offers first-ever denim trade-in program—just in time for back-to-school

Helping the planet—and helping your wallet, too.