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Elon Musk’s 12 kids and counting — What to know about the Tesla billionaire’s big brood

Business
Jessica Roberts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that he welcomed his third child with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis earlier this year — making ...

I can’t believe what my husband expects me to do in front of our son.

Health
Rachel Carter

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do ...

Do I Need Professional Treatments to Get Rid of Head Lice?

Health
Rachel Carter

Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos Getty Images When I discovered that my family had lice — and I mean full-on lice, bugs crawling ...

Do I Need Professional Treatments to Get Rid of Head Lice?

Health
Rachel Carter

Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos Getty Images When I discovered that my family had lice — and I mean full-on lice, bugs crawling ...

My son and his friends think this major historical tragedy is a “joke.” I’m mortified.

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

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Baby Birth Weight May Indicate Your Dementia Risk, Scientists Say

Health
Rachel Carter

The weight of a newborn baby may be linked to the mother’s risk of dementia later in life, a study suggests. Researchers ...

My kids are in for a real shock the next time they see their grandparent.

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

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My wife becomes an anxious monster preparing for vacation. Why can’t she just chill out?

Health
Rachel Carter

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, ...

My stepdaughter just made an unexpected request, and now I’m wracked with guilt.

Health
Rachel Carter

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and ...

Introducing peanuts early reduces kids’ allergy risk: study

Health
Rachel Carter

They cracked the case. Kids exposed to peanut products during infancy, as early as 4 months old, are less likely to be ...