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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
Baby lounger recall

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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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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Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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Think your kids say “Mom” a lot? This mom counted every single one—and went viral

A jaw-dropping 234 times—and that was just between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025
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One dad opened up about the fatherhood mental load—and the internet had a lot to say

“There’s also an expectation among men that we handle our own stuff and we handle our own problems.”

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025
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Parenting in a heatwave: how to keep your kids safe during this week’s record-breaking temps

Let this heatwave serve as a cue: stop, look, and lock—every single time.

Updated Jun. 23, 2025
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Facing a high-risk pregnancy? Here’s what three experts want every mom to know

By Jane Purser, DNP FNP-C; Becca Hamilton, LPC, PMH-C; and Dr. Margaret Archer, PT, DPT

Updated Jun. 24, 2025
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Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025
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Little Remedies honey cough syrup recalled nationwide: What parents need to know

The recalled syrup, a go-to for many parents looking for natural relief for their child’s cough.

Updated Jun. 25, 2025
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How parents can prevent child drownings in 2025—What the evidence says

According to the CDC, in 2024, drowning remains the leading cause of death from unintentional injury among children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025
Cheyenne Parker

WNBA player hid her pregnancy to protect her job—now her story is exposing the pressure working moms still face

“I have a right to reproduce as a woman,” she says. “Just like men have a right to start families, so do we.”

Updated Jun. 20, 2025
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Only 1 in 5 parents give teens space on vacation—experts say it could hold them back

64% of parents said they’re confident their teens would follow rules if given more freedom. The bigger fear? Safety.

Updated Jun. 20, 2025
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Your kids will roast you (and honestly, they’re not wrong)

"A blue wig with a red outfit? It's not a good combo."

Updated Jun. 20, 2025
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This mom centered her wedding on her autistic daughter—and the result is changing how families think about milestones

Instead of shaping her wedding around tradition, Jodie shaped it around Sofia. She imagined a day where her daughter would feel calm, included, and loved.

Updated Jun. 19, 2025
5 year old cancer survivor

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Updated Jun. 18, 2025
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Divorced parents made one surprising choice—and their kids never had to pack a bag again

“In divorce, we decided to keep the kids in the house and have the parents switch back and forth,” Susan says.

Updated Jun. 18, 2025
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This mom’s ruler trick at a party just taught a social lesson everyone needs

In the clip, Kenny coaches her daughter through a pretend play scenario: how to introduce friends who don’t know each other yet.

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
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Megan Fox’s daughter’s name reflects poetry, power, and healing

“Saga Blade” isn’t just edgy—it’s emblematic of a growing shift in how parents name their children today.

Updated Jun. 18, 2025
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“Nobody warned me about this”: The postpartum truths moms wish they knew sooner

“Debilitating mastitis that put me in the hospital… [and] my c-section incision opened.”

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
Bugaboo giraffe high chair

Bugaboo recalls 18,000 high chairs after injury reports—how to keep your baby safe

The company has received 22 reports of the legs detaching, including 13 reports of minor injuries.

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
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