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May 2, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Kentucky sheriff's office welcomes 15 babies in the last year
A sheriff’s office in Kentucky has welcomed 15 babies born between 2022 and 2023. A photo of the staffers with their children is going viral on social media.May 2, 2024, 11:33 AM
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May 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
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Reality TV star shares battle with postpartum depression as a dad
"The Challenge" star Leroy Garrett is a dad of two.May 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
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Mar 18, 2024, 12:32 PM
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'Closed for paid leave': More than 70 businesses nationwide shut doors on day of action
More than 70 businesses across the country shut their doors Monday in a show of solidarity to call for federal paid family and medical leave.Mar 18, 2024, 12:32 PM
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Apr 30, 2024, 6:16 PM
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What to know about the '9-Minute Theory' parents are talking about on social media
A psychology professor shares what parents should know about the so-called "9-Minute Theory" developed by neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp, Ph.D.Apr 30, 2024, 6:16 PM
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Jun 27, 2023, 11:08 AM
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New report finds some heavy metals in baby food appear to be on the decline
A new analysis from Consumer Reports shows heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium and lead, are appearing in lower levels in some baby foods.Jun 27, 2023, 11:08 AM
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Apr 29, 2024, 11:53 AM
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'Monsters' in toddler's bedroom turn out to be massive beehive
A North Carolina family discovered tens of thousands of bees in one of their children's bedrooms.Apr 29, 2024, 11:53 AM
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Apr 30, 2024, 4:45 PM
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Boy with cochlear implants shares sweet smile after hearing parents for 1st time
An Australian mom shared a video of her son reacting to hearing his parents' voices for the first time after receiving cochlear implants.Apr 30, 2024, 4:45 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Parents, especially moms, in the US are lonely, new survey finds
Over 65% of parents in the U.S. say parenting can feel lonely, a new survey shows.Apr 26, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:07 PM
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Mom shares why she sends her kid to preschool with stained clothes
Mom Marla Branyan shared a TikTok video explaining her take on why it's OK to send kids to preschool and day care with stained but clean clothes.Apr 26, 2024, 3:07 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 11:15 AM
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2 sets of twins born to moms with double uterus delivered at same hospital
Shellie Pascoe and Kelsey Hatcher each had "1 in a million" pregnancies.Apr 26, 2024, 11:15 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 1:04 PM
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New children's book discusses a mother-son experience when caring for children with autism
Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge discuss their book about Andrew caring for his younger siblings who have autism, and also how to parent children with special needs.Apr 25, 2024, 1:04 PM
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Apr 25, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Teen births in US fall to record low, as overall total drops by 2%: CDC
A CDC report published Thursday found the overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 by 2% and teen births reached a record low.Apr 25, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 4:03 AM
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How ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains climate change to her kids
Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.Apr 23, 2024, 4:03 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 6:21 PM
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Toddler gets 20 seconds to say whatever she wants, makes epic motivational speech
This toddler delivered an epic motivational speech. Watch the adorable video!Apr 23, 2024, 6:21 PM
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Apr 23, 2024, 5:01 PM
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9 more couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit
Nine more couples are suing IVF clinic Ovation Fertility, alleging staff accidentally destroyed embryos but still implanted them, despite knowing they were not viable.Apr 23, 2024, 5:01 PM
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Apr 19, 2024, 11:25 AM
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Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit
Two couples filed lawsuits against IVF provider Ovation Fertility alleging its clinic destroyed their embryos by storing them in toxic hydrogen peroxide.Apr 19, 2024, 11:25 AM
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Mar 6, 2024, 10:56 PM
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Alabama bill to protect IVF signed into law by governor
A bill to allow IVF treatments to resume in Alabama has been signed into law by the governor weeks after a high court ruled that embryos are children.Mar 6, 2024, 10:56 PM
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Apr 16, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children
Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.Apr 16, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Apr 16, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Financial aid for college in chaos amid new FAFSA
Following the update of the FAFSA form, here’s what parents should know about the changes and what they can do to help their college-bound students.Apr 16, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Apr 15, 2024, 12:17 PM
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Ciara gives 'shout out' to moms as she navigates working, losing post-baby weight
The singer gave birth to her fourth child in December.Apr 15, 2024, 12:17 PM
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Apr 12, 2024, 12:39 PM
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Mom asks for parenting advice after daughter calls friend 'fat'
In a TikTok post, a Kansas mom asks other parents what to do when a child calls another child "fat."Apr 12, 2024, 12:39 PM
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Apr 11, 2024, 10:03 AM
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What happens inside the brains of teenagers? New documentary seeks to answer
"The Teen Brain" documentary premieres amid an ongoing mental health crisis for teens.Apr 11, 2024, 10:03 AM
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Apr 11, 2024, 9:52 AM
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Toxicologist, nutritionist on what to know about potential health risks of Lunchables
Dr. Stephanie Widmer and Maya Feller spoke to ABC News about the tests on Lunchables by Consumer Reports that found elevated lead, cadmium and sodium levels.Apr 11, 2024, 9:52 AM
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Apr 8, 2024, 6:11 PM
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Couple goes viral by sharing heartwarming pregnancy updates with neighbor
A couple shared pregnancy updates with their neighbor and the video montage of the updates has gone viral on TikTok.Apr 8, 2024, 6:11 PM
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Apr 9, 2024, 12:21 PM
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Mom gives celestial name to baby born during total solar eclipse
A Texas mom welcomed a baby girl as a total solar eclipse unfolded on April 8, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas.Apr 9, 2024, 12:21 PM
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Apr 4, 2024, 11:12 AM
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Parents share warning after son spends $4,000 playing video games
Parents Michael and Jennifer Ferri are sharing a warning after they learned their son unintentionally charged $4,000 on their credit card while playing video games.Apr 4, 2024, 11:12 AM
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Apr 4, 2024, 5:30 PM
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Mom shares how she changed the way she reminds kids to use their manners
Mom Karalea Pior shares how she uses a question to encourage her two kids to use their manners.Apr 4, 2024, 5:30 PM
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Apr 1, 2024, 6:52 PM
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Thomas Rhett shares hilarious video and shares message 'to the guys that date my girls'
Thomas Rhett shares a hilarious video with his daughters and shares a message to the future boys who date them.Apr 1, 2024, 6:52 PM
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Mar 29, 2024, 2:58 PM
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Why this mom says she's 'done' with kids' birthday parties
An Arkansas mom shares why she is rethinking throwing birthday parties for her children every year.Mar 29, 2024, 2:58 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 3:01 PM
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Mom who was expecting daughter shocked to welcome twin sons
A North Carolina mother welcomed her second set of twins with the help of a doctor, nurse, and respiratory therapist, who are also all twins themselves.Mar 28, 2024, 3:01 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Jeremy Renner marks daughter Ava's 11th birthday with sweet video
The actor called his daughter "my number one" in the tribute.Mar 28, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 3:42 PM
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Woman says she got pregnant while on Mounjaro: What to know about weight loss drugs and pregnancy
More and more women are reporting that drugs for weight loss are helping with fertility.Mar 28, 2024, 3:42 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 7:47 PM
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Social psychologist says kids shouldn’t have smartphones before high school
Jonathan Haidt is the author of a new book on kids and mental health.Mar 26, 2024, 7:47 PM
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Mar 25, 2024, 1:47 PM
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'Miracle' baby born at 26 weeks goes home from hospital after 10 months
A California girl who was born at 26 weeks gestation has beaten the odds to go home from the hospital after 10 months at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's in Los Angeles.Mar 25, 2024, 1:47 PM
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Mar 24, 2024, 4:07 PM
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Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden welcome 2nd child
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announced the arrival of their second little bundle of joy.Mar 24, 2024, 4:07 PM
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Mar 21, 2024, 4:28 PM
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Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy reveal they are expecting another boy
Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy reveal they are expecting a baby boy.Mar 21, 2024, 4:28 PM
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Mar 21, 2024, 4:05 AM
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Mom's $4M bill for quadruplets' care sparks conversation on high health care costs
An Ohio mother shared how much her quadruplets’ hospital care cost in a now-viral TikTok video.Mar 21, 2024, 4:05 AM
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Mar 20, 2024, 9:46 PM
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Woman calls for separate waiting rooms for those experiencing pregnancy loss
A Georgia woman is calling for doctors’ offices to have separate waiting areas for expecting patients and patients who are experiencing pregnancy loss.Mar 20, 2024, 9:46 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 8:29 AM
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Regina King opens up in 1st TV interview since late son’s death
Regina King is speaking out on her son's death for the first time with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts.Mar 14, 2024, 8:29 AM
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Mar 13, 2024, 4:40 PM
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Woman sparks debate on paying family members to babysit kids
A TikTokker posted a video that sparked a debate about paying relatives to babysit children.Mar 13, 2024, 4:40 PM
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