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Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate

The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.

Why I fully embrace ‘toddler dinner’—even as a dietitian

No cooking, zero prep, minimal cleanup. Have I sold you yet?

Parents share hilarious reasons to justify having more kids to strangers in viral video

“I really want a bedtime routine that takes up the whole night.”

Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

This dad helping his wife postpartum is going viral—and for good reason

Partners of postpartum moms, take note.

71% of parents are ‘constantly’ thinking about childcare gaps, survey finds

Childcare access is a key factor in parental burnout, a report from KinderCare shows.

Mom of three explains why she doesn’t ask her kids to ‘help’ around the house

Here’s what she does instead.

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

Moms are in their ‘TTPD’ era and we are *so* here for it

“I cry a lot but I am so productive, it’s an art.”

6 lies I believed about pregnancy after a loss

#1: That it would replace the pain.

Parenting coach shares insightful tips on how to develop self-esteem in children under 5

By the age of 5, a child’s self-concept is already developed.

Mariska Hargitay paused a ‘Law & Order: SVU’ shoot to help a lost child who thought she was a real cop

Swoon! She really is Olivia Benson.

This supportive husband is every partner on Taylor Swift release day

"Yeah, I trust Deadpool."

Dad shares viral video about play areas on public transportation in Finland—and now we’re crying in American

If you need us, we’ll be triangulating how to plan a move to the Nordic country.

9 funny pregnancy announcement ideas that’ll make you LOL

Watch out, bump ahead!

This brilliant piece of parenting advice helped me avoid marital spats in early motherhood

Now, it's the one thing I always share with new parents.

The 4 best kids’ tablets for travel and more

Parent-approved tablets for kids that do everything you could ever need!

For some working parents, taking parental leave may mean losing out on an annual bonus

Having kids is expensive enough. Parental leave shouldn’t cost you your bonus, too.

Mom of three reveals the one question she needed her husband to ask everyday after work

“We still do this years later, because it helps SO MUCH,” she shares.

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a *good* parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”