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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.

Reese Witherspoon and daughter Ava

Reese Witherspoon opens up about postpartum depression—and why honesty still matters

“I just cried all the time,” Reese Witherspoon recalled, describing the months…

rhett family baby no. 5 annoucement

Thomas Rhett family finds out baby number five is on the way—and one daughter’s reaction steals the moment

Willa’s ‘You’re pregnant?’ and Ada’s ‘With who?’ make Thomas Rhett’s baby news utterly priceless.”

Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Based on Oura Data

Your body knows first: What Oura’s massive pregnancy study reveals about the science of intuition

Every pregnant person has felt it: that sudden wave of exhaustion, a racing heartbeat while climbing the stairs, or sleep that feels both deeper and lighter.

snap benefits

SNAP benefits are paused—here’s how parents can help families put food on the table

SNAP, the federal program that helps millions of families afford groceries, has been temporarily paused as part of the ongoing government shutdown.

ai fertility breakthrough

A new AI fertility breakthrough is offering hope to couples struggling with male infertility

By bringing AI into the lab, researchers hope to expand what’s possible, helping more couples find answers and hope without unnecessary interventions.

kieran culkin baby no 3

Kieran Culkin once thought he wasn’t ready for kids. Now he’s a dad of three

Kieran Culkin once wasn’t sure about having kids — now he and Jazz Charton are celebrating their third

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams pregnancy announcement

Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams share they’re expecting baby No. 3—with a love letter to their future child

Patrick J. Adams’ heartfelt love letter to his unborn child perfectly captures the wonder, uncertainty, and endless love that comes with welcoming a baby

teacher explains grief to students

A teacher used a vase to explain grief to her fourth graders—and parents everywhere are learning from it

When Ryan Brazil told her students, “We make space for each other,” she offered a truth that extends well beyond her classroom.

CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

parents concerned about youth online safety

McAfee report uncovers a new kind of ‘stranger danger’ and it’s closer than you think

For generations, parents have warned their children about strangers at the park…

boy signs to stranger for the first time

When a stranger signed to her son, this mom saw years of love and learning come full circle

4-year-old Luca signed his name unprompted to a Chick-fil-A cashier, his mom froze in awe.

Mother's touch explained

The surprising science behind a mother’s touch—and why it soothes babies so deeply

What if a simple stroke could flip a “safety switch” in your baby—and even calm you too?

Carly Rae Jepsen is pregnant with her first baby

Carly Rae Jepsen has always written about love in all its forms:…

A 38-week babymoon went viral — what doctors say parents often miss about flying late in pregnancy

An OB-GYN’s warning after a TikTok went viral highlights why traveling in the final weeks of pregnancy carries real risks.

Child therapist “10 truths” go viral: What actually works at home

“When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles"

The 5-second trick that keeps one mom from yelling when her kids make a mess

When her 6-year-old spilled yogurt on the couch, one mom resisted the urge to yell—and changed her whole parenting mindset instead.

Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

Keira Knightley Postpaturm Crash

Keira Knightley opens up about her postpartum crash—And the Pressure moms still feel to ‘bounce back’

From sleepless nights to a sudden hormonal crash, Keira Knightley opens up about the hidden emotional rollercoaster that no one sees.

Jennifer Lawrence talks about postpartum

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum anxiety—and the fears so many new moms quietly carry

Even Jennifer Lawrence knows the fears new moms don’t always talk about, like wondering if your baby is okay while they sleep, and how unexpected comfort can come from surprising places.

Kids bring Halloween magic to nursing homes—and remind everyone what connection really looks like

A little girl in a pink princess dress is spreading Halloween magic in a nursing home

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