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Summer break is costing parents more than just time—here’s how debt is becoming the new normal for child care

“As much as they’d love to take a bunch of time off during the summer to spend with their kids, that just isn’t a realistic thing for most Americans…"

Your odds of having a boy or girl might not be 50/50—here’s what affects it 

For families raising all boys or all girls, this might offer a scientific explanation.

Flying with kids is about to get easier—TSA’s new lane just launched

The program is currently being piloted at Orlando International Airport…

Pregnant mom and daughter are due 10 weeks apart—so they recreated Father of the Bride in real life 

“Getting pregnant at the same time as my mom was the easy part. Finding Franck was the hard part.”

She left the family vacation five days early—what happened next reignited a parenting firestorm

When one mom shared she tapped out of her family vacation five days early, it felt instantly recognizable.

5 million backyard pools recalled after fatal child drownings—what parents need to know

Certain above-ground pools from Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup are being recalled due to a safety issue linked to multiple child drownings. Here’s what families should check—and how to get a free fix.

82% of moms say they feel lonely—this is the wake-up call we can’t ignore

Notably, while 65% want intergenerational support, only 14% live near family.

Michigan moms could soon have easier access to group prenatal care that’s changing lives

On July 1, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 414 and 415, which would require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover group-based prenatal care programs.

5 Ways to Keep Your Child with Severe Allergies Safe at School

“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled. 

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.