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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.

Parents giving comfort taps to baby

This baby’s comfort taps might be the most powerful thing you see today

Mimicking parents’ actions isn’t just cute; it’s an essential part of early development.

Viral Tiktok of a baby taking his first steps at daycare

Working mom watches daycare live stream—and is in tears about what she sees

With 4.8 million views and counting, the video captures a moment so pure it has parents everywhere reaching for the tissues.

Viral TikTok - mom talking about Valentine's Day being a full time job

When did Valentine’s Day become a full-time job for moms?

Valentine’s Day is a holiday about love—built on the invisible labor of mothers.

Deloitte parental leave - A dad holding his baby

Deloitte just gave dads 6 months off—and it’s a win for moms too

Deloitte’s new policy, equalizes parental leave for all employees, giving fathers the same 26 weeks of fully paid leave that new mothers already receive.

Baby carrier recall

18,650 baby carriers just got recalled—here’s how to choose a safe one

A major recall just flagged baby carriers for a serious fall risk—here’s what parents need to know.

Viral Instagram post: A picture of a toddler coloring on a white sofa

Mom thought her toddler was playing quietly—then he did the ‘unthinkable’

Kaage, shared the story that every parent knows too well: the moment you let your guard down for a second and chaos ensues.

Chrissy Teigen in a bathtub with her children

Chrissy Teigen’s co-bathing photo with kids sparks debate—here’s why it’s more common than you think

While some fans gushed over the sweet family moment, others took issue with the post, calling it “weird” and “inappropriate.”

Viral TikTok: A man on a plane

Mom gives out candy on plane to ‘apologize’ for baby—should she have to?

"It's my first flight! I made a deal to be on my best behavior—but I can't make any guarantees!"

Images of a TikTok grandma who made a video for her grandkids

Grandma’s hilarious attempt to compete with Ms. Rachel will have you cracking up

This grandma channeled her inner content creator and made a fully customized video for her granddaughter, Heavenly.

Dove Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl ad calls out how body shaming pushes girls out of sports

This year, Dove is using its Super Bowl spotlight to send a message: The way we talk about girls’ bodies is pushing them out of sports.

Toddler sleeping with a comfort object

Mom checks on toddler at bedtime—and is stunned to see what’s snuggled up next to her

A viral TikTok shared by @abbielmcfarland showcases her toddler snuggling up with a cutting board as if it were the fluffiest stuffed animal.

Grandmother

You won’t believe this grandma’s hilarious reaction to a pregnancy test mix-up

When the truth finally clicked—that her youngest grandchild was having a baby—her face transformed with the kind of joy that can’t be rehearsed.

Language development: Tiktok mom's baby mimics her vocabulary

Toddler mimics mom’s vocabulary in hilarious TikTok—and it’s a masterclass in language development

Let’s dive into how toddlers develop language skills, why they mimic us, and how parents can encourage healthy communication development.

TikTok: A picture of a man and kids

Dad in tears watching his kids’ Parade of Nations—the video will restore your faith in unity

The video shows 200 students representing 42 different countries, each beaming with pride as they walked with their flags and traditional dress.

Two little girls dancing

A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

TikTok: Images of a woman

Dying mom’s final wish for her daughter goes viral—and it will leave you speechless

Despite her own battle with cancer, Rebecca’s concern wasn’t for herself—it was to care for her daughter, one final time.

TikTok: Mom speaking about medical debt

$738,000 NICU bill—this mom’s story of financial shock shows why U.S. healthcare is failing families

Janice shared her experience in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, amassing over 3.6 million views and sparking over 8,000 comments.

TikTok: A man building a fence

Retired craftsman rebuilds single mom’s fence for free—and it’s touching hearts everywhere

His TikTok video has now been viewed over 16 million times, with thousands of comments praising not just his craftsmanship, but the heart behind it.

A stay at home mom looking stressed

Why stay-at-home moms are more stressed than ever—and it’s not just the kids

 A 2018 Aveeno Baby survey is going viral again, because, well, stay-at-home parenting is still a grind.

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