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Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs.

The duality of emotions that comes with every stage of motherhood can be tough. Sometimes, it helps to simply breathe in and out.

Hip-hop superstar Post Malone shares stories of fatherhood, self-doubt and why he named his latest album after his real name.

Fathers may want to take on more domestic and child care responsibilities, but gender norms and a lack of social support may discourage them from doing so, a new international study finds.

This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features reports on a same-sex custody battle, how a local organization is advocating for refugee rights, and the history of hip-hop in Tulsa.

Some states allow children to be removed from their parents if they fail to pay the cost of foster care. But that can be hundreds of dollars a month, and it's often the poorest families who must pay.

This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features reports on leaders working to close gaps in anti-racist education, the history of Asian American and Pacific Islander migrants to Oklahoma, and an organization focusing on improving the lives of north Tulsa students.

Students who are exposed to COVID-19 no longer need to quarantine or get repeatedly tested to stay in class. But masks are still recommended for nearly half the country.

Snapchat's Family Center lets parents see whom their teen is contacting, but not their messages. Parents can also confidentially report accounts that concern them, without their child's knowledge.

For Father's Day, NPR spoke to three, gay single fathers who made the choice to become parents via surrogacy.