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To the mama who doesn’t have a village

Raising a baby without grandparents nearby is hard because you have less emotional support.

For these parents, getting their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated is a huge relief

Many parents say they're not hesitant about getting their 5-11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID.

HPV vaccine lowers cervical cancer rate by whopping 87%, study finds

Cervical cancer rates were 87% lower in women offered vaccination against human papillomavirus (#HPV) between ages 12-13 than in previous generations, an English study confirms.

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Paid leave has been added back into major social spending bill

Speaker Pelosi added four weeks of paid family leave back into the social spending bill.

Parents can schedule vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 online now

Both CVS and Walgreens are now offering online scheduling for COVID vaccines for kids 5-11.

Hilarious viral TikTok shows dads doing their duty at a Harry Styles concert

The real MVPs are right here.

What to do when your child is diagnosed with autism—from a mother who’s been there, too

After both of her sons were diagnosed with ASD, Tracey Hawkins' world was upended. Then she righted it.

Jessica Simpson shares ‘unrecognizable’ photo from the day she got sober

"I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity."

Pete Buttigieg reveals his newborn son spent Halloween in the hospital

The Buttigieg baby still had the perfect Halloween costume, even in the hospital.

The best funny jokes for kids appropriate for any occasion

Because laughter really is the best medicine.

Mothers don’t want more ‘self-care.’ They want society to care.

American mothers are not well. And self-care is not the answer.

Mom couldn’t get through to 911 when her 6-year-old became unresponsive

Due to the national shortage of 911 dispatchers, one mom couldn't get help when her daughter needed it.

Dear Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson: Yes, dads should take care of their babies too

These two men seem to be utterly confused about why having a dad take care of his own baby is a good thing.

Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Stop what you’re doing and look at these adorable NICU babies dressed up for Halloween

These babies are simply BOO-tiful!

Spanx CEO shocks employees with $10k gift and the trip of a lifetime

Spanx CEO Sara Blakely brought her employees to tears when she surprised them with the gift of a lifetime.

Please, no more toys—but if you want to give a gift, try this

Our kids don't actually need much of any "things"—they just need our presence, consistent love and guidance.