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Parenting

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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

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

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

Viral & Trending

Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

Brooklyn preschool roster has parents doing a double take—are old-school names making a comeback?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

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

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Parenting

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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

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

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Labor & Delivery

More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why

According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Labor & Delivery, Women's Health

Adoption

Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Adoption

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Motherly Stories

5 ways I became a better labor & delivery nurse by being a NICU mama

You may not be physically close to your baby but I will do everything in my power for you to feel close to them.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Motherly Stories

Mom talks about son's stuffed giraffe on tiktok

Viral & Trending

Boy reunites with beloved stuffie after accidentally leaving it in Paris—grab a tissue

The internet was used for good that day.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

TikTok grandma explaining natural mouse repellent solution

Life

Grandma shares easy, nontoxic method to keep mice out of your home

Babs’ tip is particularly valuable for those living in cold climates who experience an onslaught of critters in their garages or cabinets during the winter.

Updated Dec. 28, 2023

Life, Home

Celebrity News

Kate Winslet says she was told to settle for the ‘fat girl roles’ early in her career

She was even called by the name "Blubber" at one point.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Celebrity News

Black Woman With CTG Belt Giving Birth Black Maternal Mortality

Women's Health

Black moms are dying in childbirth. Why aren’t we talking about the reasons behind this crisis?

This burden should not fall on expectant mothers.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Women's Health, Black Lives Matter

Celebrity News

Yes, Serena Williams’ 4-month-old baby has a workout routine

"We all work out in this family."

Updated Dec. 29, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral tweet about the 'family sick bowl'

Viral & Trending

The internet is divided over the concept of a ‘family sick bowl’

Does YOUR family have a designated bowl for such matters?

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Grandma’s reaction to her granddaughter’s name is absolutely uncalled for

"I simply cannot imagine being a family member who’s being INFORMED of a newborn’s name, and thinking you should have input."

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending, Baby Names

Olympic athlete talks about cellulite on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Cellulite, shmellulite—an Olympic athlete has a message for all of us with a few bumps on our legs

Cellulite is normal and doesn’t reflect fitness levels. Full stop.

Updated Dec. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Fourth Trimester

What I learned analyzing data from my first year postpartum

Everyone’s postpartum experience is different, but one thing is clear: it’s hard work.

Updated Oct. 09, 2024

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum

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Celebrity News

Katherine Heigl is teaching her daughters not to be people-pleasers, and it’s everything

The working mom is sharing priceless wisdom.

Updated Dec. 28, 2023

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

My dog saved me while I was postpartum—but I had to let him go

I carried him through his hardest final chapter, just like he carried me through my hardest chapters so many times before.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Boost your family’s health in 2024 with these essential wellness products

Whether you're growing your family or working on your personal glow-up.

Updated Jan. 11, 2024

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Ariel Tyson gives birth on toilet on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Mom gives birth on the toilet in viral TikTok—and that’s not the only surprise

"Caught my 9lb baby over the toilet."

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Woman goes viral for admitting she doesn’t close her blinds at night

"Why do you think people are looking through your blinds? When is the last time you looked in someone’s house? I’m telling you, people are not looking into your house."

Updated Dec. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending