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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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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
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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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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

Updated Sep. 10, 2025
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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. 10, 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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Labor drugs cause mom to hilariously misspell daughter’s name on birth certificate

"I was shaking so badly that my G must have looked like a B."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Princess Eugenie opens up about dealing with the societal pressure around losing baby weight

"I guess society dictates that you have to shake your baby weight and all that stuff."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Revolutionizing work for moms: An interview with Allison Robinson of The Mom Project

"It should not be this hard for you to have meaningful ways to earn income and take care of your children and prioritize your family."

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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I was ghosted by a fellow mom—here’s what I learned

My kids asked about their friends for months, leaving me sad and speechless.

Updated Nov. 22, 2023
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It’s flu and exhaustion season

The hours of the night stretched and warped, blurring into an endless loop of trying to soothe my child, all while battling the drowsiness threatening to pull me under.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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Hands-on teacher reveals the life skill they taught their kids during class

“You’re going to be the cool teacher who taught them life skills!”

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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Eye-opening viral video shows difference between effective and ineffective ways to handle bedtime

Dealing with difficult bedtimes on the regular? Get ready to take notes.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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Does the pregnancy glow really exist?

Science tells us that glowing during pregnancy isn’t just in your imagination.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
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Bliss visits—A story of miscarriage

And as abruptly as she has joined us, she is gone.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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