Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case arising from South Carolina’s attempt to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. But the question the justices grappled with was a relatively narrow one, focused on whether individuals may sue the state to obtain medical services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion. In 2018, Gov. Henry … Read more

Lauren Graham accidentally reveals the father of ‘Parenthood’ co-star Mae Whitman’s baby

Lauren Graham accidentally reveals the father of ‘Parenthood’ co-star Mae Whitman’s baby

A Braverman blunder. Lauren Graham let it slip who the father of her “Parenthood” co-star Mae Whitman’s baby is on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast Monday. Graham, 57, and Shepard, 50, were discussing the actress’s “special” relationship with Whitman, 36, who played her daughter on all six seasons of the NBC series. Lauren Graham on … Read more

‘This Is Us’ alum Justin Hartley dishes on new season of ‘Tracker,’ his watch collection and parenthood

‘This Is Us’ alum Justin Hartley dishes on new season of ‘Tracker,’ his watch collection and parenthood

There’s just something magical about a guy who knows how to keep cool in an emergency. In CBS’ ratings-dominating show “Tracker,” the weekly stakes involve one of life’s most alarming scenarios: when a loved one goes missing. Star Justin Hartley became the king of prime time playing a guy who finds those people — often, … Read more

How do expecting parents prepare for parenthood?

How do expecting parents prepare for parenthood?

The average parent will spend more than three weeks of time preparing the nursery for their child before they’re born. That’s according to a new survey of 1,500 parents with kids under the age of 10 and 500 first-time expecting parents. Results revealed that 28% started decorating their nursery during the second trimester, though 17% … Read more

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

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

Two out of three moms and dads feel lonely and isolated by the demands of parenthood, according to new research. A similar number (62 percent) say they are burned out by their responsibilities as a parent.  More than a third of moms and dads (38 percent) feel they have no-one to support them in their … Read more

Scottie Scheffler, pregnant wife Meredith are ‘definitely underprepared’ for parenthood

Scottie Scheffler, pregnant wife Meredith are ‘definitely underprepared’ for parenthood

Scottie Scheffler is embracing a new role at Augusta National this week: dad-to-be. When speaking to reporters Thursday after shooting a six-under 66 during the opening round of the 2024 Masters, the world’s current No. 1 golfer offered a candid response about impending parenthood as his wife, Meredith, is due to give birth to the … Read more

Here’s how much pet owners spend during the first months of pet parenthood

Here’s how much pet owners spend during the first months of pet parenthood

New pet parents should be prepared to spend more than $500 in upfront costs when bringing home a new four-legged family member – and that’s just the start of the cost of pet parenthood.  A new survey of 2,000 pet owners revealed that respondents spent an average of $553 on things like adoption fees and … Read more

Planned Parenthood blasts Blonde as “anti-abortion propaganda”

Planned Parenthood blasts Blonde as “anti-abortion propaganda”

Planned Parenthood has joined the chorus of voices with nothing much positive to say about Netflix’s new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde, giving an interview today that blasts the film as “anti-abortion propaganda.” This is per THR, which reached out to the reproductive rights organization for comment on Andrew Dominik’s new film, which stars Ana De … Read more