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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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Chip and Joanna Gaines don’t let their kids have social media until college—here’s why

Chip and Joanna Gaines don't allow their kids on social media until right before they start college—"it’s a challenge."

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Mandy Moore shows off baby bump after announcing she’s having her own ‘Big 3’

The “This Is Us” alum paid perfect tribute to the beloved series in her pregnancy announcement.

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Many daycares don’t allow breast milk after 1 year of age

There’s a disconnect between medical guidance around extended breastfeeding and many mothers’ lived experience.

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Pizza Hut’s summer ‘Book It’ program is back to inspire a new generation of young readers

The Book-It program encourages a love of learning and brings families together in the best way.

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Paternity leave benefits the whole family. So why aren’t dads taking it?

Less than half of dads take their full parental leave. It’s time to change that.

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Tennessee is the first state to cover up to 100 free diapers a month for children under 2

Parents and legal guardians can pick up diapers directly from pharmacies covered by the network.

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Nanny shares examples of text messages from parents over pay: ‘My jaw dropped’

"If you were expecting full pay, is there a reason u didn’t give full effort during the day?"

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Scientists calculate the energy it takes to carry a baby—and it’s WAY more than they thought

Even scientists admit they’ve underestimated the energy it takes to carry a baby.

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The Rock adorably credits his young daughter for motivating him through ‘Moana 2’

"As you see I had the greatest motivation to help me push thru to keep me strong."

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Teacher goes viral on Reddit for showing how they caught students cheating

"They had all secretly copied each other's work and played the telephone game by accident."

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