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“I would much rather you go to the emergency room to receive formula then even try to change the recipe of your formula,” says pediatrician Dr. Rebekah Diamond. She joined LX News to debunk misleading baby formula “hacks” that have spread on social media and explain why breastfeeding cannot solve the current formula shortage.

Before baby formula was mass produced about 100 years ago, many babies suffered from malnutrition if their mothers were unable to breastfeed them, says Carla Cevasco, professor of American Studies at Rutgers University. Today, many moms rely on formula to ensure their baby’s health — and may not be able to breastfeed, or their baby may have different nutritional needs...

A recall, inflation, panic buying and a weak supply chain all exacerbated the shortage of baby formula.

If you’re running out of powdered baby formula, there are other varieties of formula you can feed your baby, says pediatrician Dr. Anthony Porto. NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker spoke with him and University of Miami business dean John Quelch to understand the shortage and help parents through it.

There was already a supply chain issue impacting baby formula, and then a recall impacted the supply even further. But it’s a bad idea to dilute formula to make it last longer, says Dr. Michael Anderson. He’s a pediatric critical care physician at Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C.

If you’re finding that even the things you used to enjoy feel like a chore, you may be suffering from burnout. And for mothers who have coped with a pandemic on top of the usual parenting stress over the past two years, the struggle is real. Here’s what you can do — and what your partner and kids can do...

“Children need to learn from a very early age that money is not a scary concept,” said Debra Kaplan, a licensed therapist, author and speaker.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of “overparenting,” but one expert explains why this should be avoided and how to spot the tell-tale signs.

Many young people are “eco anxious,” worried about how climate change will shape their futures, said author and former environmental lawyer Heather White. Everyone has a role to play in securing a better climate future for their kids, and White’s book is aimed at helping parents find theirs, she says on LX News.

Many young people are “eco anxious,” worried about how climate change will shape their futures, said author and former environmental lawyer Heather White. Everyone has a role to play in securing a better climate future for their kids, and White’s book is aimed at helping parents find theirs, she says on LX News.

Most of the third round of stimulus checks has been sent. But if you never received a payment or your circumstances have changed, you may be eligible for money.

Whether or not couples keep joint accounts could make or break a relationship, according to research. Here’s why.

Expecting a baby? It’s important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.

“We’re in the middle of what appears to be a completely unprecedented mental health crisis predating COVID among America’s teens,” says Ed Howard of the Children’s Advocacy Institute. Howard explains how platforms like Instagram and TikTok are designed to keep you scrolling for as long as possible, plus a new California bill that would hold the apps’ developers accountable if...

Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.

Policies for affordable child care and parental leave might get more traction if moms’ contributions to society were better recognized, says author Anna Malaika Tubbs. LX News host (and expectant mom!) Jobeth Devera talks to Tubbs, author of “The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation.”

Experts and parents recommend speaking simply with younger kids who ask questions but avoiding detailed discussions of scary topics.

Tips for how parents can encourage their kids to pursue hobbies, without pressuring them to seek achievement.

Research finds free tax return filing programs may be the answer to ensuring those who are eligible receive the government money due them.

About 43% of couples who are married, in a civil partnership or living together only have joint accounts, according to a new survey.