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May 10, 2024, 4:22 PM
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Woman to celebrate Mother's Day for 1st time after welcoming baby via surrogacy
Sarrah Strimel Bentley opened up about celebrating her first Mother's Day since welcoming a baby via surrogacy after undergoing breast cancer treatment.May 10, 2024, 4:22 PM
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May 10, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Here are the most popular baby names of 2023
The Social Security Administration has officially released the most popular baby names of 2023.May 10, 2024, 2:02 PM
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May 10, 2024, 11:14 AM
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Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list
Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security AdministrationMay 10, 2024, 11:14 AM
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May 9, 2024, 12:46 AM
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Elmo shares mental health help after ‘How is everybody doing’ question goes viral
The initiative was launched to support children, families and caregivers after Elmo's viral tweet sparked a discussion about mental health.May 9, 2024, 12:46 AM
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May 8, 2024, 12:59 PM
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Mom shares warning after daughter's arm gets stuck in elevator
A mom is speaking out and sharing a warning for other parents after her daughter's arm was caught in an elevator last year.May 8, 2024, 12:59 PM
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May 8, 2024, 4:09 AM
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I was a victim of online sextortion in high school. Here's what I want parents and kids to know
Taylor was a freshman in high school when a Facebook message changed her life.May 8, 2024, 4:09 AM
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May 7, 2024, 4:30 PM
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Hilary Duff is a mom of 4: Get to know her kids
The actress gave birth to her fourth child on May 3, 2024.May 7, 2024, 4:30 PM
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May 7, 2024, 3:34 PM
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Hilary Duff welcomes baby No. 4, Townes Meadow Bair: 'We all love you'
Hilary Duff announced on Instagram she has welcomed her fourth child.May 7, 2024, 3:34 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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May 5, 2024, 1:36 AM
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With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco’s broken Tenderloin streets
The neighborhood is notorious for its open-air drug use and congested sidewalks.May 5, 2024, 1:36 AM
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May 3, 2024, 3:05 PM
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Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patientsMay 3, 2024, 3:05 PM
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May 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
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Reality TV star speaks out about experiencing 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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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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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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