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How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Raising a baby now costs over $20K in the first year—more than a third of the average U.S. salary

And for 15% of moms, baby-related expenses eat up over half of what they bring in.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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17 kids’ toys and games to celebrate Women’s History and inspire the next generation of trailblazers

We've rounded up some seriously fun ways to celebrate the hard-working, trailblazing women who have left their mark on the world.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025

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Snoop Dogg’s daughter gives birth at 25 weeks—her story highlights a serious pregnancy complication

"The princess arrived at 6 months. I’ve cried and cried, I’ve compared and compared, blaming myself because I wasn’t able to give her all that she needed."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

Updated Mar. 03, 2025
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The best “non-maternity” clothes to help extend your pregnancy wardrobe

Let's be real—pregnancy is expensive enough without dropping hundreds on clothes you'll wear for a few months.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story

Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
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Toddler calls 911 for “emergency donuts”—what happens next surprises everyone

It all started when Bennett, a toddler from Moore, Oklahoma, got his hands on an old cell phone.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Why parenting in 2025 feels much harder than it did in the ‘90s—this mom’s take hits home

"The hardest thing about parenting in 2025 is that the parenting part isn’t really that hard. It’s everything else."

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Chris Pratt calls Katherine Schwarzenegger the stricter parent—what it says about parenting styles

While Pratt’s comments were lighthearted, they reflect a real challenge many parents face.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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Dads are leaving $1.6 billion in paid parental leave on the table—and that’s a leadership problem

It’s not that dads can’t take the leave—it’s that they aren’t. And when dads don’t take leave, moms feel the impact.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Toddler throws tantrum in the White House. President Obama plays it cool.

Poor little Claudia Chaudhary just WASN’T HAVING IT at Passover dinner with President Obama last month, and she wasn’t afraid to let her opinions be known.

Updated May. 02, 2023
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Why I’m so grateful Consumer Reports just stopped endorsing liquid laundry pods

The moment I saw my seemingly lifeless daughter’s body intubated was the moment a consumer advocate was born in me.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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My journey through surrogacy

What it feels like to carry someone else’s baby.

Updated Apr. 27, 2022
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10 tips for flying with a baby

You birthed a baby. You got this.

Updated Nov. 07, 2022
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Social development in infants

Babies start learning earlier than you think, especially from each other.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Postpartum hair loss: Why it happens, how to cope with it

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Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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