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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

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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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
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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Does cycle-syncing actually work? Here’s what the research shows

There’s not much evidence that changing your eating and exercise habits based on your cycle helps—but that doesn’t mean it can’t.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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Consumer Reports says these baby wipes have harmful ingredients—but not everyone agrees

Here are the best and worst baby wipes, according to Consumer Reports.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
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Couple who adopted—then got pregnant with triplets—now have 4 babies under 4 months old

"We have both always dreamed of having a big family and infertility made us realize that it isn’t about HOW we become parents that matters to us — it is about parenthood itself."

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
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Kelly Ripa was body-shamed when she returned to work 2 weeks after giving birth

Kelly Ripa's stylist on 'All My Children' asked her why she wasn't 'smaller' 9 days after giving birth in 1997

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
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This mom of a first-grader is ALL of us trying to figure out our kids’ homework

“At first I thought I was losing my mind. I was like, ‘What am I missing here?’”

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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3 lessons I’ve learned as a lupus warrior—and a lupus mom

I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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Moms don’t need a nap—we need time with good friends

Our shared experiences from years past are what will always keep us together, regardless of what the future holds.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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A few words for this working mother

Whether it's praise or judgment, why do a few words from someone make me rethink my value as a working mom?

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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‘Hot Mess Mom’ messaging could be convincing an entire generation to ‘dread motherhood’

Cohen takes on the narrative that we shouldn’t have kids in such a tough world, and that everything will be hard and awful.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
Hot Mess Mom Express

Local moms start ‘Hot Mess Express’ to help fellow moms in need—and it’s amazing

“Who would be willing to go with me?” one mom began…

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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32% of families struggle to afford school lunches, report finds

If you’re feeling the pinch, you’re not alone.

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
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These are the things girls aren’t taught but should know anyway, according to Reddit

This Reddit thread is eye-opening and so important for parents and caregivers of young girls to read.

Updated Dec. 08, 2023
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Navigating pregnancy as a survivor: The intersection of trauma and birth

Even though this profound moment, the first moment I saw my baby, was meant to be a celebration, I still couldn't attend.

Updated Dec. 06, 2023
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