Why more women end up caring for older loved ones — and how to get men to step it up
Experts share how women can feel more empowered to share the mental load of caregiving with their male siblings, partners...
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How to give big kids more freedom — while keeping your own fears in check
If you feel lost trying to figure out how much independence big kids need, consider these expert tips.
Biden-Harris’ American Rescue Plan: How it aims to save child care and help parents return to work
The pandemic has been disastrous for child care providers and the parents who rely on them, but relief is in...
Nearly 40,000 kids in the US have lost at least one parent to COVID-19, say researchers
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of families have mourned the loss of loved ones. Now,...
CDC declares racism a serious threat to public health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a major step to combat systemic racism and the impact...
Baby girl clothes are made smaller than boys’ and ‘remarkably annoying,’ says aggravated dad in viral TikTok
A dad on TikTok is going viral for calling out sexism in children’s and baby clothes. After a fellow TikTok...
LinkedIn adds ‘stay-at-home mom’ and other caregiver titles to recognize their hard work
The professional social networking site LinkedIn is taking new steps to recognize the labor of moms and other caregivers who’ve...
Yes, US parents are among the most burned out in the whole world
It’s no secret that many parents are feeling burned out. Between the demands of work, school and home life, moms...
Mom shares why she ‘despises’ attendance awards and earns a round of applause
Attendance awards are a common part of the public school experience, but a viral tweet has many people rethinking the...
Tired mom documents cleaning strike on Twitter and her experience is so relatable
What happens when a mom gets so frustrated with cleaning up everyone’s mess that she decides to go on strike?...
Mom says anti-Asian racism has made her 4-year-old afraid to be ‘Chinese in public’
A mom is speaking out about the growing threat of anti-Asian racism and violence and how it’s affected her young...
Videos of grandparent reunions with family after COVID separations are giving us all the feels
For many families, the hardest part of the COVID-19 pandemic is being separated from their loved ones. All over the...
Three feet could be enough to curb spread of COVID at school, says new study
A new study has brought promising news for parents anxious about sending kids back to school during the pandemic. While...
COVID’s impact on kids by state: How does yours measure up?
Many have worried about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on kids’ wellbeing. Now, a new report by the...
Video of 1-year-old pandemic baby seeing kids on a playground for the first time has us crying
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life for everyone, but things have been especially different for families of babies and young kids....
Mom’s tweet perfectly captures the dread of returning to ‘normal’ after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for over a year, but lately there are signs that the U.S. may...
Boys’ and girls’ departments at major retailers would be banned by a proposed bill
Kids sections at stores in California may be getting a gender neutral makeover. The state legislature has introduced a new...
7-year-old is selling lemonade to fund her brain surgeries and people are furious
A 7-year-old raising funds for her own brain surgeries has sparked a national conversation about the failures of the U.S....
Mom’s viral TikTok proves there’s no ‘best’ way to raise a child
What is the “best” way to raise a child? There’s no right answer, but it’s a topic parents spend a...
Comprehensive sex education should start sooner than you think, say researchers
A new study is challenging the way some adults think about sex education. While some think lessons on the birds...
Frustrated parents stage ‘Zoom blackout’ to protest school closures
Tensions between parents and teachers in some areas are heating up as the pandemic continues to keep kids out of...
Hospitals introduce new gender-neutral language to include every parent
A U.K. hospital system is making headlines for a new gender inclusive policy that changes the way health workers talk...
New mom rewrites her resume using just her parenting skills and people are cheering
Sydney Williams has a busy life as a marketing director and the mom of two boys under 3. Despite the...
Cannon launched at baby shower leads to the death of a guest and people are fed up
Baby showers typically include cake, gifts and silly games, but one thing you don’t expect to find at these parties...
School faces backlash for letting parents opt kids out of Black History Month curriculum
A Utah charter school is under fire for giving parents the choice to opt their kids out of Black History...
Time to double mask against new COVID-19 strains, experts warn
By now, most Americans are used to wearing a face mask whenever they step out, but new warnings from health...
Schools may be closer to reopening than we thought, according to a new CDC report
For most U.S. families, the 2020-2021 school year has been chaotic at best. Many kids have been distance learning or...
YouTube star Jojo Siwa comes out and inspires kids to be true to themselves
Singer and social media star JoJo Siwa has long been a celebrity icon for young kids, thanks to her big...
Parents aren’t here for TikTok mom’s claim that cribs are ‘baby jail’ and bedtimes are abusive
If you took a tour of various baby rooms across the country, you’d probably find two common things: a crib...
Experts say kids are getting too much screen time — but parents are refusing to be shamed
It’s not an easy time to be a parent. Since the spring of last year, many families have juggled the...
Dad sabotages wife’s $5K+ gender reveal scheme — and the internet applauds
Not everyone is a fan of gender reveals, but the steps one dad took to avoid having one for his...
‘Caillou’ has been cancelled and parents can hardly contain their glee
There’s good news for parents who can’t stand the popular kids’ show “Caillou.” After more than 20 years on the...
New ‘no sugar before age 2’ guidelines are already being mocked
Most parents worry about their kids eating too many sweets, but new dietary guidelines put forth by the U.S. government...
Video of mom ‘tossing’ baby in the snow brings out the parent-shaming
You wouldn’t expect people to get angry over a video of a mom playing in the snow with her giggly...
Second COVID relief checks are coming but fall short for millions of struggling families
A second wave of COVID-19 relief is on its way to many Americans this week, despite bipartisan criticism that the...
Kids contract COVID-19 at social gatherings more often than at school, study says
Many parents have been hesitant to send kids back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, but school may not be...
Mom’s simple response to son coming out is earning applause
A mom is going viral for the sweet and simple way she responded to her son coming out. The son...
Biden-Harris administration’s first 100 days: What parents and caregivers can expect
The first 100 days of any presidency are an important time. It’s a time to enact impactful policy changes that...
Parents face charges for hosting a maskless party bus birthday celebration
A pair of Ohio parents are facing charges after they ignored local public health guidelines and curfews to throw a...
8-year-old’s letter to classmate who called her ‘fat’ is a powerful illustration of self-love
When Mel Watts’s 8-year-old daughter, Ivie, had her feelings hurt by a school friend who told her she is fat,...