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Is mother's intuition real? It's complicated.
Do only moms have mother's intuition? Here's what experts have to say about gut feelings and the parent-child connection.
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'Home fireworks are the highest risk for children': Why experts warn against sparklers
About 9,700 people were treated in ERs for fireworks injuries in 2023 — and kids and teens had the highest rate of being hurt.
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker says son Rocky needed fetal surgery due to fluid in his lungs. Families share what the experience is like.
"Anything you can do to save our child, we're in," one mom says of undergoing fetal surgery, which is performed in utero.
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Hot car deaths: Why they happen and how to prevent them
Hot car deaths happen year-round and can happen to anyone. Here's what parents need to know to prevent them.
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Some parents are determined to keep their kids away from social media and smartphones. Here's what it's like.
From banding together with other parents to create tech-free "nests" to setting strict rules around screens, some families are cracking down on social media.
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Here's how parents can set social media limits for their kids
Set time limits, buy your kid a "dumb phone": What parents can do to limit their children's social media use.
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Safety tips for parents whose kids like the taste of medicine
Bubblegum flavoring and gummies make medicine more appealing for kids. Here's how parents can keep them safe.
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1 in 5 children and adolescents globally have 'excess weight,' new study finds. Here's what parents need to know about childhood obesity.
About 14.7 million U.S. children and adolescents are impacted by childhood obesity.
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Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids. Here's how to keep them safe in high temperatures.
"Kids' bodies produce heat faster than adults and they can't get rid of that heat as quickly," an expert warns.
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Is mother-in-law drama really that bad? What studies show — and what a therapist recommends doing to cut family tension.
Do mothers-in-law get portrayed unfairly? Here's what to know.
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Colorectal cancer cases have increased in kids over the last 2 decades. Here's what you need to know.
How worried should parents be, and what symptoms should they watch out for? Doctors put the new data into perspective.
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Does being a parent make you feel lonely and burned out? A new survey says you're not alone.
A new survey finds that 66% of parents report feeling isolated and lonely. Here's what they can do.
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Child-free weddings can be a minefield for parents. An etiquette expert shares how couples and caregivers can avoid any hurt feelings.
The best advice for hosting – and responding to — a child-free wedding.
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Pressure from family, media to lose weight as a teen can have 'long-lasting effects' on body image. Here's what to do about it.
People who felt pressure to lose weight as a teen had higher levels of internalized weight stigma by age 31.
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More than 1 in 8 women report being mistreated during childbirth, new study finds. Women share their stories.
"It was a pretty traumatic experience," one woman says of her delivery.
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Do parents have to play with their kids? Why a mom's TikTok about saying no stirred up debate — and what an expert thinks.
Why "parents shouldn't feel pressured to always be their child's playmate."
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Here's how I told my 6 kids I had cancer — and what I wish I'd done differently
An expert shares advice for sharing a cancer diagnosis with children.
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A parent's guide to consumer recalls
What to do if your child's crib, food or favorite toy gets recalled — and why it's important to act even if your product seems fine.
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Is the Tooth Fairy doing too much? How parents can push back on the pressure to shower kids with cash, gifts.
Some parents are giving their kids $50 and extravagant gifts from the Tooth Fairy. How do you manage expectations with your own child?
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Why some grandparents disagree with their kids' parenting styles — and what they should do about it
"There are no rules": There's a generational divide over parenting styles. Should grandparents butt in?