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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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Debby Ryan pregnancy

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
Rural america maternal care

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
a pregnant woman eating a salad to reduce stress during 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
consumer reports

Most toddler towers failed safety tests—here’s what parents need to know

New safety tests from Consumer Reports reveal a serious concern: most toddler towers on the market failed when it came to stability and entrapment risks.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
Vaccines

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
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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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Scottie Scheffler

Golf champ Scottie Scheffler gets handed his baby—and a blowout warning on live TV

“He has poop all over his back, so be prepared.”

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Mensa welcomes youngest member - 2 year old boy

2-year-old makes Mensa history—but his mom’s message is what’s really resonating

Joseph’s story is a reminder that being “ahead” cognitively doesn’t mean a child needs less nurturing—it often means they need more. 

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
CPSC faucet recall

CPSC recalls Amazon faucets over lead exposure risk to babies, kids, and pregnant women

These faucets were sold online via Amazon, often without clear branding or safety certifications.

Updated Jun. 03, 2025
Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce interrupts podcast to answer his toddler’s urgent potty request

There’s no glamor here—just a father being called to duty in one of the least glamorous, most routine parenting jobs: wiping a toddler’s bottom.

Updated Jun. 03, 2025
Lilo and Stitch

She’s not a mom—but Nani from Lilo & Stitch shows what real motherhood looks like

But in the heart of Lilo & Stitch lives one of Disney’s most powerful portrayals of motherhood—and she’s not even a mom.

Updated Jun. 02, 2025
Viral TikTok

“Is that standard?”: What one viral TikTok haircut revealed about parenting in 2025

“How much is everybody else paying for kids’ haircuts? Just out of curiosity.”

Updated May. 30, 2025
Viral tiktok toddler on train

Viral TikTok shows toddler melting hearts with train greetings

“He even asks how are they doing, I’d be standing next to him like his bodyguard.”

Updated May. 30, 2025
Beyonce gender reveal concert

Beyoncé surprises pregnant fan with sweet gender reveal on stage

Inside the envelope? A single word: “COWBOY.”

Updated May. 30, 2025
Kansas city mom graduates wth kids

Mom graduates alongside her kids, showing it’s never too late to pursue dreams

“We were all taking finals at the same time.”

Updated May. 29, 2025
Car seat safety - A mother putting her child into a car seat

What parents should know about the new car seat regulations effective June 30

Here’s what this update means for you—whether you already have a car seat or are planning to buy one soon.

Updated May. 29, 2025
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Washington just passed one of the strongest lactation protection laws in the U.S.

On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5217, a landmark bill…

Updated May. 29, 2025
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Toddler gives viral crumpet order—and mom’s calm response wins the internet

The video opens with Smith, who’s currently expecting her second baby, standing in her kitchen trying to decode Harvey’s oddly specific crumpet order.

Updated May. 29, 2025
Megan Fox

Megan Fox opens up about being 38 and newly pregnant—challenging the ‘expiration date’ myth of motherhood

“Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. We do not have an expiration date.”

Updated May. 29, 2025
Cassie Ventura with husband Alex Fine

Cassie Ventura gives birth to baby boy weeks after testifying: “Her life is now surrounded by love”

In February, the couple announced the pregnancy with a tender black-and-white photo shoot.

Updated May. 29, 2025
Maternal mental health

Just 1 in 4 moms say they’re doing well mentally—new study reveals a growing crisis

A comprehensive study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has unveiled a significant decline in maternal mental health across the United States.

Updated May. 28, 2025
Reddit - A woman with two kids

“I did this with my first baby—but never again”: 10 real lessons from second-time parents

A recent viral thread on Reddit asked parents to share what they did with their first kid that they would never do with their second.

Updated May. 28, 2025
viral video of mom explaining the number one mistake people make when visiting a mom who just gave birth

The one mistake people keep making when visiting moms who just gave birth

“By offering to take my child, you’re putting me in ‘fight or flight’ mode,” Cox told Today.

Updated May. 28, 2025
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