Parenting
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Popular sugar cookies sold at Target recalled in 20 states for wood contamination
Target’s Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies have been voluntarily recalled due to possible wood contamination.
Crowd erupts as baby’s first steps steal the show at WNBA game
One little girl in a pink bow crawled out to an early lead. Cameras zoomed in. Parents cheered from across the court. But then, she paused. Wobbled. And… stood up.
The best states to have a baby in 2025 (and the 10 that need to do better)
For many parents, the financial and logistical realities of birth are prompting a bigger question: What does “baby-friendly” actually look like when you’re the one giving birth?
One mom sang to her ‘slacker boob’—and every pumping parent felt seen
From diss track to anthem, this viral breastfeeding reel is sparking a bigger convo: Why is one boob always the underachiever—and why are we so hard on ourselves when it is?
Butter recall issued after allergen warning—what parents need to know
Bunge North America has voluntarily recalled more than 64,000 pounds of its NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering the product contained an undeclared milk allergen
A 30-year-old embryo just became a newborn—and his big sister is already a mom
This is a story where time folds in on itself: a child conceived in one century, born in another, sharing DNA with a sister who now tucks her own children into bed.
Smartphones before age 13 linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth
The percentage of young adults considered distressed or struggling increases by 9.5% for females and 7.0% for males when smartphones are owned before age 13.
Nearly 200,000 KidKraft play kitchens recalled after toddler’s tragic death—what parents need to know
The recall affects all KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens, model number 53411.
Mom’s battle with toddler wardrobe choices proves a universal parenting truth (and it’s hilarious)
“I just want... the princess dresses.”
Parents are embracing a much-needed “Type C Summer”—here’s how
The term “Type C parent” describes someone who strategizes for survival with structure when possible and flexibility when absolutely necessary.
Parents back classroom phone bans—but here’s why many moms still feel uneasy
74% of U.S. adults now support banning cell phones during class in middle and high school—up from 68% last fall.
Finally, a law that gets it: Washington requires changing tables in all public restrooms
Washington's new law, passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jay Inslee, requires all new public buildings to install baby changing stations in every restroom: men’s, women’s, and gender-neutral.
She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm
When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.
5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know
Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.
This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising
Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.
Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know
So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.
MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it
Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.
PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust
Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.
Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn
“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”