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When it comes to orthodontia, the line between necessity and aesthetics has always been fuzzy. But experts say this medieval-seeming device is being way over-prescribed.

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TUCK-IN & TALK

The Joy Of The Bedtime Spill

Kids’ Entertainment

Your First Look At Dino Dex, The Newest Show In The Dino Franchise

Bandit's Middle Name Is A Minisode Easter Egg & An IRL Homage

Gabby’s Dollhouse Has A New YouTube Companion Series With Celebrity Guests

Sirius XM Launches Disney Jr Radio

For JoAnna Garcia Swisher, The Car Is A Confessional

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Pookie Makes Pregnancy Look Absolutely Fire

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Paris Hilton Enters Her “Mom Era”

Hilaria Baldwin In Real Life

Flamin’ Hot Eva

Ricki Lake Has Unfinished Business

Meghan Trainor's TMI Life

How Allyson Felix, America’s Most Decorated Runner & Mom, Stays On Track

It's A Beautiful Day In Jenny Slate’s Neighborhood

Hilary Duff Never Meant To Make It Look Easy

Raven’s Chosen Family

Kevin Hart Isn't The Funniest Person His Kids Know

Jessica Alba Has Always Had A Vision

It's Getting Real For Mandy Moore

Tess Holliday Is Having A Slumber Party — And We’re All Invited

Pregnancy & Baby

Parenting

Who Would Send Their Newborn To A Chiropractor?

Baby back-cracking is all over social media now. And pediatricians are concerned.

by Katie McPherson
Expert Advice

What To Expect This RSV Season

Pregnancy

A Supreme Court Justice Invented Trimesters As We Know Them

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It’s Time To Talk About Miscarriage & The Workplace

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Everyone Said Freezing My Eggs Would Make Me Relaxed But Actually I Can't Stop Crying

Fertility, pregnancy, birth — they’re medical, yes, but they’re also something more.

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Is Reading My Kid's Texts A Violation Of Her Privacy?

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Should We Tell Our Kid About Their Autism Diagnosis?

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How Do I Survive With Kids Home For Winter Break — You Know, Mentally?

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Is There A Way To Divorce My Husband Without Messing Up Our Kid?

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Does My Kid Really Have ADHD Or Is This Just What We’re All Like Now?

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Sometimes I Worry I’m More Invested In The Approval Of Other Parents Than My Own Kid

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Help! I Can’t Get My Kids Out The Door In The Morning Without Losing It

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Weeknight Family Dinner Is Hell Lately — Is It Really That Important?

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Help! What Is A Cool & Normal End-Of-Year Gift For Teachers?

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