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From heartbreak to five miracles: single mom gives birth to rainbow quintuplets

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome their first baby through adoption

Radioactive shrimp recall expands—check your freezer if you shop at Walmart, Kroger, or other major chains

The only shrimp that tested positive for radioactive contamination never made it onto store shelves, but the FDA and Walmart are moving quickly to recall select products as a preventive step.

The back-to-school pickup habit that might be shutting kids down

Asking a string of questions right after school can actually be counterproductive

Mom goes into labor dressed as the Grinch—and finds joy in the chaos

The 19-year-old from Vernon, British Columbia, went into labor while trick-or-treating with her younger brother and ended up rolling into the hospital in full costume: green face paint, Santa suit, and even an onion in hand

Why the new ‘tradwife’ dictionary definition is stirring debate among moms

While the dictionary’s editors note that their role is to observe and record language rather than pass judgment, the addition has drawn criticism for oversimplifying a nuanced cultural phenomenon.

Someone at work questioned my ambition because I’m a mom. The irony? He was a dad

When pitching an investor, I got a question that stopped me in my tracks. Here’s how I wish I had responded—and what it taught me about proving the doubters wrong.

I built my business during my baby’s 40-minute naps—and it changed how I work forever

And then I became a mother, and that vision of an ideal workday became impossible.

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Mom checks on her toddler and Saint Bernard—and can’t believe what she finds

Thanos the Saint Bernard is stretched out on the floor, sound asleep, one back leg pointing straight up in the air.

Everything you need to know about nipple shields—and how new technology is changing the game

Board certified pediatrician Dr. Mona explains when these breastfeeding tools can help, how to use them safely, and why visual confirmation can help.

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Olivia Culpo reveals the postpartum care every new mom deserves

In her now-viral Instagram Reel, Culpo’s mom appears tending to the newborn and showing up for her daughter with nourishing trays of food, champagne by her bedside, and even a violin serenade. 

Dad shuts down mother-in-law’s body-shaming remark about his 11-year-old

He stopped the conversation and drew a firm line, in the moment, with his daughter watching. 

I used to glorify hustle—motherhood taught me to prioritize presence

And suddenly, the markers of success I used to chase didn’t matter as much as the moments I didn’t want to miss

This baby’s reaction when her siblings walk in from school will leave you smiling for days

Few moments in family life are as heartwarming as a baby greeting her older siblings after school.

Dad’s genius trick cut his toddler’s bedtime routine from 90 minutes to 15

Parents online can’t stop talking about one dad’s genius hack that cut his toddler’s bedtime routine

This sister duo created the most viral baby product on Instagram—and changed the game of snot-sucking

New CDC data shows nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes—what parents need to know

This finding doesn’t mean these kids are sick, and it doesn’t mean their future is already decided.

Baby’s 15-minute ER flight leads to $100K bill — and the loophole that puts families at risk

The ambulance billing loophole parents need to know about