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I’m a journalist, award-winning editor, and content strategist based in New York City. I cover health, lifestyle, news, entertainment, and parenting. I’m currently an editor at Parents.com.

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Is Organic Food Better for Your Family? Here's What Experts Say

Is Organic Food Better for Your Family? Here's What Experts Say

If shopping organic is a priority for your family, this is what you need to know.

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Matthew McConaughey's Tips for Raising Teens Are Spot-On

Matthew McConaughey's Tips for Raising Teens Are Spot-On

'Dazed and Confused' actor Matthew McConaughey releases his children's book 'Just Because' and shares life le…

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Is It OK to Pull Kids Out of School for Travel? What Experts Want Parents to Know

Is It OK to Pull Kids Out of School for Travel? What Experts Want Parents to Know

New research from luxury travel company Zicasso shows parents are embarking on off-season travel. Is it a goo…

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Why Are Schools Still Weighing Kids? Experts Say It's Doing More Harm Than Good

Why Are Schools Still Weighing Kids? Experts Say It's Doing More Harm Than Good

Schools across the country continue to have BMI screenings and similar practices. Experts share what parents …

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Jenna and Barbara Bush Share Favorite Lessons Learned From Their Own Parents

Jenna and Barbara Bush Share Favorite Lessons Learned From Their Own Parents

The former first daughters, who have a new children's book, I Loved You First, open about up their family lif…

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New Study Highlights What Needs To Change About Postpartum Pelvic Care

New Study Highlights What Needs To Change About Postpartum Pelvic Care

Pelvic floor dysfunction is common in pregnancy and childbirth. But a new study shows that awareness is lacki…

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The AAP Expanded Its RSV Immunization Recommendations for Kids—Is Your Child Included? Original

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Credit: GettyImages/FatCamera Summer isn’t officially over, but with kids back at school, or getting ready to return, as well as cold and flu season nearing the corner, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is getting families prepared for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). On September 2, 2026, the AAP published in Pediatrics its latest recommendations for RSV immunizations, maintaining its previous stance while adding several expansions.
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11 Dolly Parton Quotes We Love About Kids and Family That Capture Her Incredible Legacy Original

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By Anna Halkidis Verified
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Credit: GettyImages/David Becker As the world continues to remember Dolly Parton, we, at Parents, are doing the same, notably for her undeniable impact on families. The country music legend and philanthropist, whose career spanned decades, had spoken candidly about not having biological children of her own, believing that it was meant to be so that she could help others on a greater level. “I couldn’t have children, I tried to for years. I’ve never been pregnant in my life.
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Meta Just Agreed to Major New Protections for Kids on Instagram and Facebook—What Parents Should Know Original

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By Anna Halkidis Verified
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Credit: GettyImages/JTKPHOTOz A major new legal settlement and recent court rulings in California and New Mexico are holding companies responsible for how their platforms affect kids, which may lead to stronger protections. Experts say online risks are real, so staying involved and talking openly with your child helps them feel safe and supported. Simple steps like setting limits, using parental controls, and keeping devices out of bedrooms can help protect your child every day.
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