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The quiet magic of bedtime rituals

A simple, steady bedtime rituals routine can help kids feel safe and help you find your own exhale. Here is a gentle, realistic guide that works in real homes.

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The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)

I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.

8 essential questions to ask at your 20-week anatomy scan appointment

Ready to see that tiny nose? It's finally time for that big ultrasound you've been waiting for.

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Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

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5 strategies for coping with a new round of Covid anxiety, from a therapist

It’s our third school year living with Covid. Setting boundaries and managing…

You can now shop at HomeGoods online—YES PLEASE

Moms everywhere will be thrilled to know they can shop at their favorite home decor store right from the couch.

How the Teal Pumpkin Project helps *every* kid enjoy Halloween

Keep Halloween safe for all kids—even those with food allergies.

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12 Halloween makeup ideas for kids that are easier than you’d think

A few brushes and some basic supplies are all you need.

Don’t stress about holiday shipping delays and toy shortages–do this instead

This year might be challenging, but it doesn't mean it can't be magical.

Anderson Cooper on co-parenting with ex: ‘There’s no reason why that love shouldn’t continue’

In a new interview with PEOPLE magazine, Cooper says he and his son's other father, Benjamin Maisani, "get along great."

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk relationship is #CoparentingGoals

"He's a full-on, hands-on dad—no nanny. Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks [and] I didn't call them once," Shayk says.

Dr. Fauci on the timeline for vaccinations for kids under 12 + why pregnant and breastfeeding women should get vaccinated

"We need to get rid of the false impression that it's OK for kids to get infected. It isn't," Dr. Fauci told us in an interview.

Plus-size woman exercising—PCOS body

Living with PCOS taught me how to love and accept my body

I gained a deeper understanding of my body's limits and strengths, and I wouldn't change a thing.

My child will be wearing a mask in school—even if she’s the only one

I'm teaching her to stay safe, yes, but to also set an example for the greater good.

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Everything we know about the Delta variant and kids

Is the Delta variant more dangerous for kids? And other COVID-related questions keeping us up at night.

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