CDC ends universal hepatitis B birth-dose: What parents need to know
On December 5, 2025, the CDC’s vaccine advisers voted to overturn the universal recommendation that every newborn receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The decision came in an 8…
What money lessons kids absorb from parents
What money lessons do you want your kids to absorb? Picture a Saturday morning at the grocery store. Your child watches you compare prices, decide between name-brand and store-brand, and…
The best Black Friday deals for parents who refuse to buy junk no one needs
Remember when Black Friday was actually on Friday? Those days are long gone. Now it’s basically October through December, with brands stretching their sales longer than your kid’s bedtime negotiations.…
The 27 Best Gifts for Your Boyfriend’s Parents (Under $100)
This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you purchase through our links. Please read our full disclosure here. If you have a boyfriend…
Why teens hide period pain—and how parents can help
Your daughter might tell you she’s “fine.” She might lace up her cleats, jog onto the field, and smile through the pain. But behind that calm exterior, she—and millions of…
What parents should know about Education Department layoffs and kids with disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities rely on a system designed to protect their kids’ right to learn. But that system just lost hundreds of the people who help make that…
An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too) – Motherly
As a child of the 80s, I spent a whole lot of time worrying about the ozone layer and admonishing my mother for her aerosol hairspray. But the concern was…
Toddler rules go viral and spark debate among parents
When 23-year-old mum Tyree Cairns and her fiancé shared their “10 rules for our toddler” on TikTok, they probably weren’t expecting to start an internet-wide parenting debate. But that’s exactly…
Why some parents are taking a break from Bluey and what it means for kids’ screen habits
When Michelle Barrow, known as Mama Nous online, shared that her family had taken a three-week break from Bluey, she expected a few raised eyebrows. Instead, her video struck a…
The real generational wealth? Parents who regulate emotions
“Generational wealth” usually makes us think of bank accounts and property. But under a viral TikTok from @sister.sister.sister, with 1 million views, people named something quieter and harder to buy:…