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5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women.

My ex named his newborn after me — I don't think his wife realizes

"My ex had a baby…. just found out he’s named her the same name as me."

Mom's parenting hack to get baby to sit in airplane seat gets trolled — is it real?

This lesson really stuck. Minnesota mother Lisa Flom was ripped online after seemingly demonstrating how to get her toddler to sit still on an airplane with Velcro -- but all...

School hopes to reverse Gen Z's bad habits with 12-hour days: 'Complete tragedy of our youth'

Gen Z has a lot to learn. “They don’t want to turn up, they want to go home, they want to be by themselves, they want to be on their...

I'm a super strict mom — my rules are extreme but I'm preparing my kids for real life

"My daughter tied a knot on her rucksack that was really hard to untie, so I made her untie it standing outside in the rain so she wouldn't do it...

Did 'Bluey's mom smoke weed? Kids show creators address fan theories on Chilli's sordid past

By now you would’ve heard all about the theory that Chilli and Bandit are members of an underground crime ring thanks to their occupations - believe it or not. 

My husband said he wants to divorce because I breastfed my son: 'Now they've been in another man's mouth'

A husband has texted his wife that he wants to end their marriage - and it's for the most extraordinary reason.

I'm a psychologist — this is what it means if you mix up your kids' names

Is there any shame if you misname?

I'm a millennial boss — after firing half my staff, I finally found the key to success

"I always thought if I have a team, I want everyone to enjoy coming into work," explained Maddy Birdcage, 34.

The case for giving your kids mental health days from school

When it comes to physical health, most parents and carers have a good handle on when their young person is okay to go to school and when they are not.

Why two-thirds of parents feel lonely and isolated by demands of parenthood: study

The survey of American moms and dads, conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre, found 66 percent experience isolation and loneliness from the demands of parenthood.

How moms are using the color of their SUV to see if they're a 'hot mess express'

A trend is growing on social media, defining what kind of mom you are, depending on whether you drive a black or white SUV.

My husband won't watch our baby unless he's ‘mentally prepared’

“I think it’s a little crappy for him to refuse me to leave the house even though I’m in need of a little alone time too because I literally feel...

I live by the 9-minute theory for parenting: These are the times of day when kids need you the most

Kids today are growing up in a New York minute.

I'm a trophy wife who is always glam — I did my nails before giving birth

The new mom's dazzling debut wouldn't be complete without Carter's lavish push present — a nearly $2,500 Chanel diaper bag and a $51 bottle of 818 Tequila.

A majority of parents become their kids' personal chef: poll

Parents have found themselves with yet another job — being their child’s personal chef.

This is how much NYC stay-at-home moms would earn if they were paid for hard work: study

Do the dishes, do the mopping — stay-at-home moms are always hopping. But their Cinderella-like duties actually equate to sizable chunks of change, according to a new study. 

Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns as calls mount for stricter regulations

Toddler milk products have grown into a multibillion-dollar global business, despite warnings from health authorities that the benefits of this milk formula are unproven. The products are marketed with claims...

IVF ruined my life — I sold my home and spent $165K on 6 rounds of mishaps and miscarriages

"It feels like the death of a dream," said Katie Abdou, 37, who feels doctors gave her false hope. "IVF has ruined my life."