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New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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

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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
AI bots

New report shows AI bots are putting kids at risk—what parents can do now

AI chatbots—programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Costco

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
New sibling

What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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Serena Williams’ postpartum bikini pic reminds us all about self-love

“I love getting to know a new version of my body.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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Taylor Swift is humbled by clubbing with her parents

"Accidentally going clubbing with your parents is something everyone should try at least once in their life."

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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Interior designer says displaying family photos can be “shrine-like”

"Family photos can become a problem when they become what I refer to as ‘the shrine.’"

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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Mom gives birth under I-95 bridge in Miami… in a Lyft SUV

“Happy birthday to the 'newest rider,'" Lyft shared.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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Deciphering the telenovela parenting dilemma: ¿Si o No?

Is there a way to pass down this bonding technique the right way?

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Plastics found in everyday products could be causing a rise in premature births, study says

The chemicals can impact the placenta amid pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Housework is never ending—but that doesn’t mean your work is

My daughter and I have so much to learn from the strong, hardworking women who came before us, but we also have things to unlearn.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Super Bowl ad showing the ‘Taylor Swift effect’ on dads and daughters will leave you in tears

Taylor’s appearance at her beau’s games sparked a new trend when it comes to dad-daughter bonding. Here’s how to keep the relationship strong after football season ends.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
Travis Kelce yelling at the Kansas City Chiefs coach

‘You guys saw that?’ Yes, Travis, my kids saw you freak out on your coach—not a great look

What they do see is a role model freaking all the way out when he doesn’t get what he wanted, in spite of what might have been best for the team.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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Millennials and Gen Xers had the time of their lives bopping to Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

“This is the song that your mom was dancing to when she met your dad.”

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
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The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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Milk, tears and mastitis paranoia: Hazy adventures in early breastfeeding

I think you must be what Rumi was writing about—“the universe in ecstatic motion.”

Updated Feb. 09, 2024
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