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Too many U.S. moms are in debt from giving birth. They deserve better.

After giving birth to my first child, I opened the mailbox to…

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Halloween trick or treat times across major U.S. cities

Knowing the Halloween trick-or-treat times in your area is essential to ensure a safe, fun-filled evening for you and your family.

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Rihanna is taking holiday family matching pajamas to the next level—and we’re here for it

Rihanna’s known for a lot of things—chart-topping hits, legendary red carpet looks, and a Fenty empire, just to name a few. But this holiday season, the 36-year-old is adding “matching family pajamas queen” to her list of titles.

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Are you raising a “living room family” or “bedroom kids?” Inside the viral TikTok trend

A new TikTok trend is making families everywhere pause and think about…

Baby Health

Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

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Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why.

Career & Money

1.2 million parents forced to miss work every month because affordable childcare isn’t available

The financial toll of inadequate childcare is staggering. For many families, every missed hour translates into lost wages, with families spending an average of $11,000 per child per year on care

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Reddit sparks debate: Should this 11-year-old be allowed to exclude a classmate from her Halloween party?

In a recent AITA Reddit post, a parent shared that their 11-year-old daughter was hosting a Halloween party, inviting “most of the girls in her class”—but one girl didn’t make the cut.