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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.

Katy Perry’s new mom confession is so relatable

The new mom is changing up her grooming routine to make more time for her baby.

Maren Morris slams ‘snap back’ culture + it’s something every mom should hear

"The pressure we put on mothers to 'snap back' is insurmountable and deeply troublesome," the country star says.

Bindi and Terri Irwin adorably troll us with baby’s first ‘croc encounter’

Terri Irwin shared the family's totally perfect April Fool's joke on Twitter.

Why some mothers aren’t laughing at Tori Spelling’s April Fool’s Day announcement

The actress announced her sixth pregnancy on April 1st. She now says it was a joke aimed at the media.

couple overlooking blue smoke for a gender reveal

Another gender reveal gone wrong—is it time to finally retire this trend?

Two people died when a plane taking part in a gender reveal crashed in Mexico.

mom kissing toddler on the cheek

LinkedIn is finally adding “stay-at-home mom” as a job title

The professional social network announced a series of updates designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to describe their employment history.

A new study shows the devastating impact of the pandemic on pregnancies and babies

A new review of data from more than 17 countries found a big increase in stillbirths and maternal deaths.

Eva Mendes gets a colorful makeover, courtesy of her kids

The mother of two isn't afraid to laugh at herself. "I guess, when in doubt, be their canvas," she says.

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Parents are skipping car seats when using Uber, Lyft

A national survey found that half of parents don't use child safety seats in ride-sharing services with their kids.

Ellie Goulding

Why Ellie Goulding waited until her last trimester to announce her pregnancy

The singer is so close to becoming a mama — and here's why she decided to keep her exciting news to herself for most of her pregnancy.

‘Captain Underpants’ spin-off pulled from shelves over racial stereotypes

Author Dav Pilkey apologized for "passively racist imagery" in a 2010 book, saying it was "wrong and harmful to my Asian readers."

Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis and 17 other moms remember Beverly Cleary

The prolific children's author inspired generations of readers with characters like Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.

grandma hugging granddaughter

These 21 heartwarming COVID reunions are exactly what we needed to see today

You're going to want to grab the tissues and start planning your own reunion with loved ones after seeing these pictures and videos, mama.

baby in a NICU wearing a tux

These adorable photos of a NICU baby prom will absolutely melt your heart

The NICU pulled out all the stops with a tiny tux, itty-bitty dresses, and baby-sized corsages!

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