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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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‘I broke the cycle’: Why parents are sharing their ‘Pink Tote Lid’ stories on TikTok

At the heart of the "Pink Tote Lid" trend is people reflecting on emotionally harmful parenting tactics and the work it takes to break generational cycles.

Lindsay Lohan

“Your body just went through trauma”: Lindsay Lohan opens up about postpartum recovery & finding self-love

"Everyone is different, but we’re all similar in one thing—it’s a learning experience, and it’s a beautiful one.”

Kiera Knightley

Keira Knightley gets real about putting motherhood before her career

In a recent interview with The Times, Knightley spoke candidly about the sacrifices she’s made since becoming a mother

Two kids hugging each other

When your children are close in age, motherhood feels like fast-forward—and it’s bittersweet

Everything is on fast-forward as you are asked to survive and thrive in such a short space of time. You watch them grow up one right after the other.

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Why Volvo’s new ad is the emotional reset every parent needs right now

There’s something magical about an ad that doesn’t feel like an ad—and…

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What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it

The term “glass child,” refers to a child whose sibling requires extraordinary parental attention.

Black mother laying with baby

New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

Researchers believe the decisions are made based on biases and financial incentives.

three still images from the Viral TikTok "pass the baby"

“Pass the baby” anxiety: Why moms are setting boundaries this holiday season

Explore the science, emotions, and cultural expectations that make setting boundaries for your baby essential—and surprisingly challenging.

An image of Nicole Scherzinger beside the Disney Princess Moana

Nicole Scherzinger fought to keep Moana’s mom alive—and calls out Disney’s missing moms

Ever notice how in nearly every one of your favorite Disney movies, the mother is dead? What’s up with that?

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This viral TikTok captures what it’s like to parent through exhaustion and mental health struggles

TikTok creator @ustheremingtons recently shared a raw, emotional video that has deeply resonated with moms everywhere.

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Reddit mom sparks Thanksgiving family drama after defending 4-year-old son’s painted nails

A mom turned to Reddit’s Am I the A***?* forum to ask if she was wrong for letting her son wear nail polish—and for standing her ground when her family disapproved.

Viral Tiktok: Parents dancing while holding their baby

This viral TikTok captures the joy of a baby *finally* sleeping 6 hours straight

A viral TikTok hilariously captures the joy of parenthood: parents singing an original song about their baby finally sleeping six hours.

Still images of a mother holding her newborn

Jenna Kutcher opens up about the bittersweet end of her 3-year breastfeeding journey—and lessons every mom can relate to

Breastfeeding is a journey that’s different for every mother and child. It’s beautiful, messy, exhausting, rewarding, and yes—complicated.

A mom helping her little daughter apply lip gloss

A one-word hack that changes how we teach kids about makeup

As a mom to two daughters, teaching them to embrace who they are—inside and out—is one of the most important lessons I want to pass along.

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Viral TikTok of toddler’s ‘5-minute nap’ hilariously captures nap resistance struggle

In the video, a little boy ‘naps’ for five minutes, complete with exaggerated fake snores, and then declares himself fully rested.

A pregnant woman wearing a mask cradling her belly

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

A pregnant mother cradling her belly

They asked me to ‘prepay’ for my baby: The rising cost of maternity care no one prepares you for

Imagine this: At just your second prenatal visit, a moment brimming with hope and excitement about your growing baby, you’re handed an unexpected bill.

diy mcdonalds playhouse

Single dad builds $50 McDonald’s drive-thru for kids—holiday magic doesn’t have to cost a fortune

Daniel Mills, a single dad from Hertfordshire, England, is proving that creating joy doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

Still images of a Christmas tree and three toddlers staring at it

This dad’s toddler-safe Christmas tree hack is pure genius

Thanks to a genius hack from a Nashville dad-of-four, parents are learning how to keep their Christmas trees intact—and their little ones safe.

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