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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 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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Meet the essential gut bacteria every baby needs—but most babies are missing

B. infantis was prevalent in infant gut microbiomes more than a century ago, but 90% of infants born today don’t have it. What happened?

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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You have to watch these adult daughters cry-laughing over their parents’ wedding video

“Now, they have to deal with anxious, disabled kids, oh my god!"

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
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5 smart steps for parenting neurodivergent kids

Rather than seeing challenging kids as problems to fix, what if we could uncover what makes them tick? In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Calm the Chaos’, author Dayna Abraham shares a helpful framework.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
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The best phones for kids to keep them safely connected

Parental controls are just one of many features on these phones for kids.

Updated Jul. 02, 2024
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Families are paying record prices for back-to-school supplies this year

With so many places lacking sales, here are ways to save.

Updated Aug. 14, 2023
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TikToker shares secret oven cleaning hack for removing stubborn cooked-on food and grease

Keeping appliances clean can help extend their life in your home.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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Can we please stop calling it ‘mom brain’?

Reframing how we think about the brain fog that can come with motherhood.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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There’s no such thing as holding your baby ‘too much’

You are not wrong if you want to parent in a way that is different from others.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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7 ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your child’s daily routine

Here are a few ways to instill lifelong habits that prioritize the well-being of the planet.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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This toddler escaped his crib and took himself to McDonald’s while his mom slept

“He was not in the house. He was not in the basement. He was not in the front yard or the backyard."

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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Considering an HBAC? Here’s what experts want you to know

A home birth after cesarean (HBAC) can be a powerful way to reclaim your birth experience under the right circumstances.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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Mom refuses to accept her new van is, in fact, a van in hilarious viral TikTok

“She’s finally a van Mom and doesn’t know how to feel."

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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6 of our favorite toddler-friendly snack containers for at home or on-the-go

These easy-to-clean, easy-to-tote options are ready for all the puffs and goldfish you can throw at them.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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Keep it simple, mama: Why Stonyfield Organic YoBaby® Yogurt is an ideal first food for your little one

A nourishing, gentle food for your baby that's ready in 30 seconds? Yes, please.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Jennifer Wallace on breaking the chains of toxic achievement culture

“I thought my job was to run myself into the ground for my kids."

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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How to help your child become a healthy achiever—while avoiding ‘toxic achievement culture’

In an exclusive Q&A, reporter and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace explains.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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‘Non-strict dad’ goes viral for being the perfect example on how to parent teens

People are praising this dad for his laid-back, non-strict approach to his teen daughter.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023
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Here’s how to spot and respond to your baby’s hunger cues 

It turns out babies are excellent communicators, and they have several ways of telling us when they are hungry.

Updated May. 22, 2024
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