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Keep up with the latest news on what matters most to your family, from public health to parenting and maybe some celebrity gossip, too.

As an Afghan interpreter, I sought refuge in the US. Family is everything to me—and I’m desperate to save mine

In this personal essay, an Afghan man living in the US shares his plight as his family flees Afghanistan.

Baby Dove’s new initiative takes aim at closing the Black maternal care gap

From providing financial support to access doula care to a line of baby care products for melanin-rich skin and hair, this is so important.

75 Florida doctors gather to beg people to get the COVID vaccine

"We are exhausted. Our patience and resources are running low and we need your help."

Mom captures sweet first day of school moment in viral TikTok

The video has more than 3 million views, probably because this is what we all need right now.

More than 23,000 Georgia students in quarantine weeks into school year

The data includes positive cases as well as students and staff in quarantine.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is officially approved by the FDA

This is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be subject to a full review by the FDA.

Ashley Graham’s 1-year-old son swims like a pro—all on his own!

Everyone is in awe of Ashley Graham's tiny son basically swimming like an Olympian.

An Afghan refugee gave birth on a U.S. evacuation plane

She gave birth just moments after landing, in the cargo bay of a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft.

EPA is banning a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children

The Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency will reverse a Trump-era decision and ban chlorpyrifos.

Dad’s emotional plea to school board about masks goes viral

"She went to school and was one of just a few kids in her class wearing a mask, which made her ask why she had to. My answer was because we want to take care of other people."

Over 20,000 Mississippi students in quarantine after just one week of school

Due to COVID exposure, 5% of the population of Mississippi public schools is now under quarantine.

selfie of Miranda Kerr and Katy Perry

Katy Perry and Miranda Kerr’s co-parenting relationship sounds downright amazing

"We go on holidays together. We celebrate all the important milestones together," Kerr says of Perry. "I love her."

Unvaccinated mom’s dying wish: ‘Please make sure my children get vaccinated’

Lydia Rodriguez died from COVID just two weeks after her husband, leaving their four children orphaned.

Texas school district adds masks to the dress code to bypass governor’s ban

"The board believes the dress code can be used to mitigate communicable health issues, and therefore has amended the PISD dress code to protect our students and employees," the district says in a statement.

Selma Blair says she’s officially in remission from MS

The 49-year-old actress and mom says her son, Arthur, is what got her through each tough day.

toddler wearing a mask hugging a stuffed bear

Babies and toddlers spread COVID more than teens, according to study

Once they are infected, babies and toddlers are more likely to spread the virus to others within their home.

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