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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.

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Kylie Kelce gets real about embracing minivan life: ‘We’re going to pretend it never happened’

“I’ve told my friends before, ‘If I ever say I’m getting a minivan, you need to do a wellness check.’”

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Mom’s viral TikTok on parenting adult kids sparks debate over her ‘controversial’ rules

Meo’s message? Parenting adult kids doesn’t have to follow a rulebook. She’s not rushing her kids out of the house.

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Mom checks 7-year-old daughter’s purse—and is stunned by what she finds inside

A toy ray gun and a neon green rocket—clearly essential tools for any potential alien emergency—were tucked neatly inside.

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Philly offers pregnant people $1,000 a month—here’s why it matters

The Philly Joy Bank program has the potential to change lives in my community.

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Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

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The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

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Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

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Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

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Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

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“I was the fifth person to hold my baby”—this mom’s viral story is striking a nerve

“It just saddened me to realize I was not the first to hold my daughter like I originally planned, but instead I ended up being the fifth,” she said.

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Santa by the numbers: 10 fun facts about his magical Christmas Eve journey

Here are some facts to stretch your littlest ones’ minds this holiday.

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Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

Doctor delivers affirmations to newborn in viral TikTok moment

‘The world will never be the same’: Doctor delivers powerful affirmations to newborn

In the viral clip, Dr. Bridgewater speaks directly to baby Giannis, born on Dec. 8, 2024, at 4:24 a.m., weighing 8 pounds.

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This viral TikTok is changing how parents teach kids to accept apologies

We teach our kids a lot about how to apologize to others. But do we spend enough time teaching them how to accept an apology when someone else is in the wrong?

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29 years later, toddler recreates mom’s childhood photo—and it’s a viral hit

In a viral TikTok post, Howey shared side-by-side images highlighting the striking similarities between her 1995 photo and her son's recent recreation.

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Kylie Kelce’s candid take on holiday gifts: ‘Please don’t buy these for my kids’

Not all gifts are created equal, and Kylie Kelce is here to break down the ones that parents everywhere secretly wish didn’t exist.

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Kristin Cavallari’s scary encounter with an intruder reminds us how powerful a mom’s instincts can be

For Kristin Cavallari, a quiet night on vacation turned into a real-life nightmare—one that tested her instincts in ways she never imagined.

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