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Why Some Parents Are Embracing a 'Sleep Divorce'

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A Year-by-Year Guide to Different Generations and Their Personalities

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How Abortion Restrictions Impact People Who Miscarry

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How to Protect Your Family from Ticks in the Backyard

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A New Diagnostic Tool Will Help Children Previously Labeled Failure to Thrive Access Treatment Options

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Can Too Much Melatonin Be Dangerous for Children? This Study Says Yes

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This Organization Is Extending Services for Those Who Need Transport to Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

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Stop Telling People To 'Just Breastfeed' When They Can't Find Formula

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TSA, Air Travel, and Your Rights When It Comes to Breast Milk

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Study Finds Teens' Brains Block Sound of Mother's Voice—Yeah, Moms Know

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Redditor Wants To Know When To Intervene When Their Kid Experiences Conflict—Here's What We Learned

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Yes, Your Kid Can Be Addicted to Social Media—Here's How to Help

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Ashley Graham Praising Her Postpartum Body Is the Energy We All Need

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BeReal Is a New 'Unfiltered' Social Media App—Is It Safe for Kids?

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Is It Safe To Take a Bath While Pregnant?

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THC Edibles That Look Like Candy: What Parents Need To Know

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A New Law in Washington State Would Allow Foster Children To Stay With Relatives

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TikTok 'Blackout Challenge' Is Good Reminder to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media Dangers

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The National Suicide Prevention Hotline Is About To Get New Number—Parents Please Take Note

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Here's What Parents Should Know About Fake Vaping Accounts on TikTok

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How to Talk to Kids About Nuclear Weapons

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Study Reveals a New, Less Invasive Way to Diagnose Endometriosis

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Study Shows Use of Diabetes Medication Before Conception Impacts Sperm Quality and Risk of Birth Defects

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Man Reunites With His Long-Lost Sister—A Year Later She Delivered Twins as His Surrogate