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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.

pasta eating hack for picky eaters

If you have a picky eater, you can try this ‘fading’ technique that’s going viral

“If your child loves pasta or noodles, but doesn’t like sauce, here’s a tip for you."

a man and boy sitting together - talking to boys about periods

Dad on Reddit wants to know: Should boys learn about periods?

"As a man, I clearly lack day-to-day experience (and am a single father)."

Ashley Tisdale on a beach

Fellow moms love Ashley Tisdale for keeping it real about ‘horrible’ pregnancy reflux

Moms everywhere know the feeling of trying to get some solid z’s during pregnancy.

TikTok mom talks about note her child got from an adult

Mom asks for advice after her child receives a note from a classmate’s parent

"I am trying to handle a certain situation properly so I don’t let my anger get the best of me."

Adele serenades a young fan

You have to see this video of Adele singing with what may be her youngest fan

Her mom captioned the video, "Adele stopped to meet ‘mini Adele.’"

Pregnant woman getting blood pressure tested at the doctor's office

High blood pressure in pregnancy has doubled—but only 60% of women are treated

Experts think the increase might be due to women waiting longer to get pregnant.

Seven sets of twins born in Ohio hospital

Ohio hospital sees 7—yes, 7!—sets of twins born within days of each other

"We’ve been feeling double the love caring for 7 sets of newborn twins, at the same time."

Inside Out 2

‘Inside Out 2’ has parents wondering if they need to worry about teen ennui

Is ennui a normal part of being a teenager—or something for parents to worry about?

Mom and teens all on technology on the couch

Study shows parents need to ‘practice what they preach’ when it comes to kids’ screen time

“It’s especially important that parents follow their own rules and practice what they preach,” the study’s lead author says.

Woman on phone holding baby

Does this mom’s sister have the right to lay claim to certain baby names?

"My response was simply that if Jade wants to own the rights to names then she better get rich fast and buy those names"

Dads don't babysit tiktok

NFL player goes viral for saying ‘dads don’t babysit’

"We're not doing this anymore. Dads don't babysit. We're just dads"

toddler in the middle of a messy living room

Reddit thread about parents who ‘always have a clean house’ is what we all need to read today

If you're a parent who struggles to keep your house perfectly clean, this thread is for you

The Surgeon General just called for a warning label for social media apps—here’s why

“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents."

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