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...
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Interactive COVID risk map gauges likelihood of exposure based on location and event size
This real-time, COVID-19 risk assessment tool, created by researchers at Georgia Tech University, can take some of the guesswork out...
Burned out and fed up: How the pandemic is still hurting women at work and at home
Pandemic restrictions may be lifting, but women are still fighting for jobs, child care and a sense of normalcy.
Majority of parents plan to get kids ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19, survey finds
The wait for COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 may be over soon, and parents are sharing their excitement and...
As Congress battles over paid family leave, parents say enough is enough
The Build Back Better legislation may not include a provision for paid medical and family leave, and families are fed...
Dad tries offering up ‘breastfeeding tips’ and offends moms all over the internet
Breastfeeding can be a huge challenge, especially when moms aren’t surrounded by supportive people. That’s why one dad recently took...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 are coming: Here’s what we know so far
For parents and caregivers looking for information on COVID vaccines for kids, here’s the latest from officials.
More than 1 in 4 COVID cases are in kids now
In early September, the U.S. saw its second-highest week ever for new cases of COVID in children.
Dad swears off ‘baby talk’ for his kids, but is it really bad?
For most parents, it’s a miracle when babies start talking. You spend so much time waiting for those first words...
34 simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, social...
The number of US kids hospitalized with COVID has hit a record high
As child hospitalizations hit an all-time high, some experts urge increased safety measures to protect vulnerable kids.
Mom’s tough punishment for 5-year-old who wouldn’t clean his room has TikTok divided
A mom’s unique punishment for her messy 5-year-old has parents on the internet divided. The mom, who goes by Tabatha...
Child tax credit payments: Here’s what you need to know
The federal government has kicked off new monthly Child Tax Credit payments for families with children. The first payments went...
What families need to know about the push to expand Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Experts say SSI hasn’t kept up with the modern costs of living — as anyone trying to help their aging...
Will kids need masks for school? Here’s what the major health organizations say
As we prepare for the second school year to be impacted by COVID-19, many families are wondering what to expect...
Anne Hathaway: Parental Leave Policy Is Failing American Families
Actress and new mom Anne Hathaway was hard at work on Wednesday, as employers nationwide got a taste of what it...
These Two Toddlers Acting Out ‘Frozen’ Will Leave You Smiling for Days
Watch out, Elsa and Anna, there’s a new set of sibling superstars ready to take over Arendelle. In an incredibly...
We need a legislative solution for DREAMers and TPS holders NOW!
DREAMers, along with temporary protected status (“TPS”) holders are fighting for a legislative solution that will allow them to continue...
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,...
The viral breast pumping hack that moms can’t get enough of
Parents all over Facebook are loving this mom and lactation consultant’s brilliantly simple tip for increasing breast milk output and taking...
Mom asks for help managing the mental load and the internet delivers
The mental load — the unseen stress and emotional labor that often falls on women — isn’t a new concept...
Teacher gets brutally honest about why she’s quitting and it’s not for reasons you might think
It’s no secret that teachers have it rough, but the reasons for that probably aren’t what most parents expect. When...
1 in 6 women say they were mistreated in childbirth and their stories are disturbing
In childbirth, a woman’s care providers are supposed to be her most trusted advisors and a major source of support....
The CDC is warning parents about a nasty pool parasite that’s on the rise
For most families with kids, the start of summer means it’s time to gather the sunscreen and water toys and...
Dads can finally ‘breastfeed’ with this wearable device
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but there’s no denying the unique toll it takes on moms’ sleep and stress...
Store pulls body-shaming plates that tell women to eat less
Between post-baby body struggles and the pressure most women already face to have the “ideal” body, moms definitely don’t need...
‘Baby prenups’ are a thing — and here’s how parents should split the duties
Modern parents-to-be have figured out a new way to make sure neither parent gets stuck carrying the mental, physical and...
Mom who ‘invented’ gender reveal parties now says she regrets it
Gender reveal parties have only been around for a decade, but now they’re becoming one of the more controversial aspects...
Here’s how a simple comb could take the edge off labor pain
There are all sorts of theories about how to manage labor pain, but what if it really comes down to...
Mom asks if she was right to ban Grandma after she pierced 3-month-old’s ears without permission
With a new baby comes plenty of new opportunities to disagree with the in-laws. Maybe they take issue with your...
There’s a petition to change the day kids trick or treat and thousands have signed it
For years, parents concerned about bedtimes and safety have been working with the Halloween & Costume Association to change the...
Feeding ‘morning’ breast milk at night might hurt babies’ sleep
Breast milk is often called liquid gold for its many benefits, but the magical baby food may have one surprising...
New diet app targets kids as young as 8 and experts think it’s a bad idea
For most parents, children’s health is a major concern. They worry about making sure their kids have limits on screen...
Parents weigh in: How to support a stay-at-home parent when you’re the one going back to work
Being a working parent is no easy task, but neither is staying at home with your kids. After parents welcome...
Teenager’s lung collapses from vaping — here’s what every kid (and parent) needs to know
These days most teens are aware of the dangers that come with things like doing drugs or smoking cigarettes, but...
Working women still do far more housework than working men
There’s no question that it’s difficult to work and run a household at the same time, but if you’re a...
Parents are texting their kids in class so much that schools are banning phones
Is your child texting too much? That’s a question on many parents’ minds, especially as kids settle into a new...
‘Platonic parents’ are having kids without the romance: Can this work?
It used to be that the word “family” conjured images of the stereotypical mom, dad, two kids, a dog and...
Why moms are rethinking ‘wine mom’ culture
We used to associate motherhood with mom jeans and dark under-eye circles. Now, it seems, people associate it with wine...