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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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Why one mom is leaving cookies for Mrs. Claus instead of Santa this year

Penny Middleton, a Connecticut mom, is reimagining the tradition by leaving treats for Mrs. Claus instead.

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What Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win means for American mothers and families

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, securing 277 electoral college…

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Mom of 3 shares the unexpected words from a stranger that brought her to tears

Motherhood is a wild, beautiful, and sometimes frustrating ride, and, like many…

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Mother-in-law oversteps with daughter-in-law and redecorates nursery—Reddit’s response is everything

An expectant mother recently took to Reddit’s “Am I the A------?” forum to ask if she was wrong after a tense encounter with her mother-in-law...

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New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

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Horizontal parenting: The ultimate ‘lazy parenting’ win

As much as we’d love to show up with Pinterest-level energy for playtime, sometimes the best we can offer is a horizontal version of ourselves—literally.

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This couple couldn’t get pregnant—until a viral TikTok changed everything

Amanda Lacommare and her husband, Leonardo, tried everything for three years to…

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Halloween 2025: Trick-or-treat times, safety advice, and major U.S. city schedules

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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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. 

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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.

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Mom’s honest video on respecting the choice not to have kids goes viral (and we’re here for it)

For a lot of people, deciding to be child-free isn’t about rejecting the idea of kids—it’s about being honest about what brings them joy and balance.

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Gisele Bündchen is pregnant with her third child

The supermodel is pregnant with her third child—her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, People confirmed.

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The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

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