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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.

grandma photoshoot

These ‘goddess’ photoshoots for women over 70 prove beauty has no age limit

Ruby Jean Photography's "Goddess Project" is taking social media by storm with stunning images of women over 70 transformed into mythical goddesses.

baby milestones

No one talks about this part of motherhood—until it hits you like this

Jacqueline Zorn, the new mom behind @pocketsofpennys, captured a moment so deeply relatable that it has racked up over 710K views views in just a week.

mom friend

Every new mom deserves a mom friend like this—and 12 million viewers agree

A heartwarming TikTok from @ustheremingtons with almost 12.4 million views shows a mom stepping in to give her new mom friend a much-needed break

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Karlie Kloss is pregnant with her third child: ‘Three’s a party’

Karlie Kloss, the supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, shared exciting news with her…

Husband brings postpartum meal for wife

Mom gives birth—then dad delivers this epic surprise, instantly setting the bar higher for dads everywhere

Some new moms have Sushi Daddy™ husbands delivering a boat-sized meal straight to their bedside.

Baby barking like a dog

Mom films baby’s strange new habit—then realizes she’s copying the dog

The video captures that hilarious click moment when Ahn realizes exactly where her baby picked up the habit.

Firefighter finds abandoned newborn—after 15 years of infertility, he knew in his heart this was his son

Chris, a firefighter in Belen, New Mexico, was working his shift when an alarm rang at his station’s Safe Haven Baby Box.

Viral TikTok family being surprised with twins

Family visits new mom in the hospital—shocked to realize she’s been keeping a huge secret

Our families' reactions to finding out that we kept it a secret we were having twins!

Paternity leave - A mother breastfeeding

Dads who do this 1 thing help moms breastfeed longer—and science proves it

When fathers take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth, their partners are 31% more likely to still be breastfeeding at eight weeks.

Viral TikTok - Mom enjoying postpartum amenities in China

This mom’s postpartum experience in China will leave U.S. moms in awe

Wang shares her postpartum experience in China, where she’s able to rest and recover without financial stress.

New Mexico's baby bonds - A mother hugging her child

New Mexico’s baby bond proposal could give kids a $20K boost—will other states follow?

The proposed investment for each child is around $6,000 at birth, with projections estimating that, by adulthood, the fund could grow to approximately $20,000.

baby fomo

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Instagram reel - Grandparents with their grandchild

Four grandparents, one roof—why this mom is all in on multi-generational living

"I grew up living with my mom’s parents and so deeply appreciate the roots it gave me, so we want nothing less for our kids."

mom group chat

Texts between postpartum moms go viral—because no one talks about this enough

“When he first latches I literally have to bite down on something to keep from crying.”

baby name change

This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

Viral TikTok a toddler in a shopping cart

This toddler keeps yelling a mysterious name in a store—and the internet is losing it

Imaginary friends are more common — and more beneficial — than many people realize.

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