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Musk ambrette may be linked to rise in early puberty, study finds: What products contain it?
Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role.
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Mom has given birth to 4 daughters over 9 years on the exact same day
In the Lammert family, there is one day each year that is more special than the rest — it’s Aug. 25, the day of all four of the Lammert daughters were born.
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A mom placed her baby for adoption. Years later, she asked that child to be her flower girl
“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t believe she’s here with me.’”
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5 ways parents can cope with empty nest syndrome: ‘The more fulfilled you are, the easier the transition'
As teens head off to college and young adults move out of their family home, parents may experience empty nest syndrome. Here’s how to cope with it.
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Here's how to know if your college kid actually needs ‘dorm insurance'
Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college students who live on campus. But you might not need it.
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How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child
Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs. That means parents face a dizzying array of choices. To find a high-quality preschool, parents should take a tour. Teachers should be engaged with children, down at their level and asking questions. The preschool should be able to share a curriculum that relies on play-based learning and emphasizes the whole...
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Mom shares the perfect text to send to a friend who's just had a baby
Cameron Rogers went on an “apology tour” after she had her first child.
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The ‘life changing' reason families serve dinner in the afternoon
Parents are ringing the dinner bell early — right after school — claiming it makes for a calmer and happier evening.
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Mom of 9 wanted her kids to eat healthy — so she installed a salad bar in her kitchen
“I run a tight ship,” says Melanie Cade, who homeschools her children. “My kids eat cookies and chips but during the pandemic, I saw an unhealthy dependency on pre-packaged snacks because they were readily available.”
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Meghan Markle says daughter Princess Lilibet has ‘found her voice'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter Lilibet is growing up so fast. On Sunday, Aug. 18, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that the couple’s three-year-old daughter has already “found her voice” while speaking onstage at the ‘Afro Women and Power Forum’ in Cali, Colombia.
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Idaho school district now needs parental consent for Band-Aids and other basic first aid
Senate Bill 1329 states that “an individual shall not furnish a health care service … to a minor child without obtaining the prior consent of the minor child’s parent.”
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Mom sleeps over in daughter's dorm room on her first night in college: Sweet or selfish?
College move-in day is an emotional roller coaster ride for incoming freshman — and their parents.
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‘Neither of us feel interested': More Americans don't want kids, and it's not just because of the money
As the birth rate declines, the share of adults who say they don’t plan on having kids has grown. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on.
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Should parents plan activities on playdates? One mom's ‘controversial' take
“I do not organize activities when my friends have playdates over. And apparently, this is a controversial motherhood take,” Lisa Pontius, a mother of three in South Carolina said in a TikTok video.
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What is middle child syndrome — and is it possible to prevent it?
Bruce Hopman, middle child and founder of the International Middle Child Union, is on a mission to make sure that “mid kids” feel included and valued.
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911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery
A new mom in Nashville has 911 to thank for walking her through a surprise at-home birth. Emergency operator Kaitlyn Kramer got the frantic call on July 7 saying a woman was experiencing sudden labor.
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A mom let her 7-year-old get heels, and people have big feelings about it
Florida mom Liana DeGeorge bought her 7-year-old daughter a pair of heels, and some on the internet indicted her for “bad parenting.”
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What is it like to have a truly unique baby name? Marijuana Pepsi and Twinkle share their thoughts
Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck didn’t realize her name was unique until she entered a new school in fourth grade.
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New parents spark debate after declaring they are going to be a ‘coloring book family' at restaurants
Podcast host Dave Neal believes allowing your kid to use a tablet or a screen at a restaurant is considered poor parenting.
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Woman never grew a bump during pregnancy — then delivered a healthy baby
One mom is astounding people with photos from her pregnancy in which she never had a visible baby bump, even at nine months — despite eventually giving birth to a totally healthy baby.