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Companies are cutting parental leave—why doesn’t the U.S. value families?

We are raising the next generation of humans. Let’s start treating that responsibility with the respect and support that it deserves.

Here’s how much inflation has added to the cost of raising a child

Thanks to inflation, the cost of having kids in the U.S. has ballooned.

Michael Bublé welcomes his 4th child with wife Luisana—and her sweet name will make you swoon

The proud parents announced her arrival with the sweet caption, "From love comes life, light and her."

California will become the first state to offer free public school lunches

"According to Feeding America, an estimated 1 in 6 kids in the U.S. likely experienced food insecurity sometime in 2021."

It’s not ‘quiet quitting’—it’s about creating healthy boundaries for yourself at work

It isn't about doing the bare minimum. It’s about honoring my well being enough to not run myself dry. It’s about dedicating as much time to my family and loved ones as I do to my job.

News anchor parents hilariously spoof their baby’s day in viral ‘news segment’ on TikTok

This video will make you wish your own parents were news anchors.

Major Florida school district implements new rules that severely limit kids’ access to books

Accessing books is on hold until they receive more guidance from the Florida Department of Education.

Capri Sun recalls over 230,000 drink pouches due to possible contamination

Kraft Heinz is recalling about 5,760 cases, saying the only flavor affected was Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages.

Make sure your kids are vaccinated against polio ‘as soon as possible,’ a pediatrician says

Polio has recently been discovered in New York City wastewater. The polio vaccine is part of a routine childhood vaccination schedule, but experts say you should confirm your kids' status.

Adele opens up about ‘definitely’ wanting more kids: ‘I’m a homemaker’

The superstar singer shares her 9-year-old son with her ex-husband.

Viral video shows how easy it is to alter your body shape—and the results are shocking

We all know it happens. But this reminder is reopening a vital conversation about the extent of body photoshopping on social media.

Over 2 million MamaRoo swings have been recalled—here’s what you need to know

In addition, 220,000 RockaRoo rockers have also been recalled.

Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

European ‘crying baby ambulance’ offers much-needed help to exhausted parents of newborns

If you’ve ever felt like calling 911 when your baby won’t stop crying, you weren’t far off from reality.

Heavy metal toxins abound in homemade baby food, too, report finds

An upsetting new report shows that going the DIY route is no safer.

Dad threatened with arrest for holding his 2-year-old on his lap during Frontier flight

"The whole experience was beyond disheartening and handled very poorly."

This viral Little League moment is a brilliant display of empathy and healthy masculinity

This 12-year-old batter shows what sportsmanship looks like.

Mindy Kaling is totally unbothered by the endless speculation over who fathered her kids

Longtime fans have often wondered if BJ Novak is the dad to Kaling's two kiddos

Abused former Nickelodeon child star explains why she titled her memoir ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’

“Anybody that has experienced parental abuse understands this title."

Serena Williams says she wouldn’t have to retire to have more kids ‘if I were a guy’

“Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair."