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Kamala Harris will give families with newborns $6,000—and extend the Child Tax Credit

Kamala Harris has unveiled her economic plan should she win the election in November.

Kids are more likely to open up to their grandparents vs. their parents, survey shows

There’s a reason grandparents are so valuable in a kid’s “village."

The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

Texas school bans all-black outfits for students, citing ‘mental health’ concerns

Black outfits are "more associated with depression and mental health issues and/or criminality than with happy and healthy kids," the school said.

New survey shows 2/3 of women in the U.S. are worried about abortion bans

At present, 41 states have abortion bans in effect with limited exceptions.

Back-to-School Sweepstakes Rules

Back-to-school Giveaway

Good luck, mama!

Bye-bye diaper bag: Stylish summer-ready totes for your next mom era

We've rounded up options that'll make you feel like you've graduated from the diaper days—even if you're still finding random Cheerios in the bottom of your bag.

I defended my child—even though he might have been wrong

Perhaps an antidote to duress is someone in your corner, who believes you no matter what, and then takes you for ice cream? I certainly think so.

Kylie Jenner opens up about battling ‘major’ postpartum depression

Why is there no universal screening test for CMV?

91% of parents aren’t aware of the virus, which, when contracted during pregnancy, is a leading cause of birth defects. Here's one family's story.

Nurse reminds people why you shouldn’t kiss a newborn baby: ‘Put those lethal lips away’

She’s reminding people to “put those lethal lips away” when meeting a newborn baby.

Giving tablets to toddlers linked to anger issues later in life, study shows

Researchers discovered tablets may "contribute to a cycle" of problems with emotional regulation.

Tim Walz’s personal IVF story made me feel seen

I listened to his speech, looked at my own children, and felt a connection with a politician that I had heard little of just 24 hours before. I felt assurance that this issue means the world to him—and that means the world to me.

My kids are grown. But here’s what I’d do differently after reading ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt

Parenting is one of those jobs where you don’t get a do-over, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about all the things I’d change if I could.

This mom was unsure about buying her 9-year-old daughter a training bra—but Reddit delivered

Commenters offered encouraging, thoughtful responses to her question.

Pumping can help extend the overall breastfeeding time of an infant, new study shows

This new study could point to help for parents struggling with lactation cessation.

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Recall issued on infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B due to elevated vitamin D levels

The recall impacts infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B stores in 12 states.

Olympian Jordan Chiles’ mom is calling out ‘disgusting’ racism aimed at her daughter online

"The racist disgusting comments are still happening in 2024."