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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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I stopped folding laundry to prepare for my 3rd baby 

I devoted my energy toward strategically planning to do less.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
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Dad explains why perfect attendance awards shouldn’t exist in viral TikTok

"How are we rewarding students for something that's beyond their control?"

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Having a second baby healed me

I couldn’t have known it then, but the choice to grow our family was the ultimate act of optimism and reclamation.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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6 savings challenges: Lazy saving tips that every family should start right now

People tend to think of saving as a daunting and headache-inducing process, but it can be fun and rewarding with the right system in place that works for your family.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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10 hidden pregnancy signs you might not know about

Ah, pregnancy. A time of witnessing the true power and magnificence of your body—and just how weird it can be.

Updated Aug. 22, 2025
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Some hospitals aren’t letting women push during birth when they need to—and that’s not OK

"I've never felt a more painful experience in my life [than] being strapped down and forced to hold a baby in," says Elaina Loveland.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
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The unexpected perks of having a NICU baby (and a few realistic cons)

Lessons learned from a mom who’s been there—twice.

Updated Mar. 20, 2024
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How to talk to a teenager—and get them to talk to you

There's so much in the world that can be unpleasant to talk about, but it's almost always worse to leave things unsaid.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

Updated Mar. 15, 2023
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We tried the SKIMS maternity line—here’s what we thought

Thank you, Kim K, for thinking of all of us pregnant and postpartum people.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Mom goes viral after sharing her husband’s problem with the ‘5-5-5’ postpartum rule

Is this mom wrong for insisting on following the '555' rule after giving birth?

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Viral Down Syndrome Day ad challenges stereotypes: ‘Assume that I can so maybe I will’

It’s a powerful reminder that people with Down syndrome—and other disabilities—deserve far more than we give them.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Megan Fox says her kids haven’t been ‘raised with screens’

"They don't have iPads or anything like that"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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My son chose pink and purple shoes—and I let him buy them

There are many parenting moments which have caught me off guard. This was one of them.

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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Woman says patients dealing with pregnancy loss should have a separate waiting room at OB/GYN

"I don't find placing us next to each other to get blood work is the best approach that is kind and empathetic"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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High on motherhood: The rise of the ‘Cannamoms’

More moms are using cannabis as a tool to cope with the stresses of modern motherhood. Here’s what the cannabis-curious need to know.

Updated Mar. 22, 2024
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Mom’s rant about being an anxious mess at the playground is SO relatable

"Whether you're reading a book, or you're like, eating a snack. You're just very calm And I don't know how!"

Updated Mar. 21, 2024
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