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Parenting

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
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities
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News

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
News, Viral & Trending
Sesame Street
Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch
Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year
Viral & Trending

Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Viral & Trending, News

Health & Wellness

Doctor saves kid from choking
Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
Vaccines
Children's Health

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
Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting
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Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025
Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News
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Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025
Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

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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Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy
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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Baby Names
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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy
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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
Pregnancy, News

News

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Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025
Baby, News, Viral & Trending
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News

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
News, Breastfeeding, Parenting
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News

Mom of four shares the school drop-off truth every parent needs to hear

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Meghan Martin says parents should stress less about early milestones and focus on connection.

Updated Sep. 10, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Celebrity News

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

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy
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News

A viral TikTok highlights the importance of teaching children “distress tolerance”

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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News

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
News, Breastfeeding, Parenting
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Parenting

New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1

The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.

Updated Sep. 11, 2025
Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting
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Safety

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
Safety, Parenting, Toddler
Mom
Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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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Calming your concerns: how on-time vaccinations protect your child

Dr. Kisha Davis is a family physician, public health leader, and mom of three who knows firsthand what it’s like to sit on both sides of the exam room.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
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Viral & Trending

What parents are really learning from the viral cookie challenge

Oliver gasps when he realizes his mom has no cookie under her napkin. Without hesitation, he offers her one of his own.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Toddler
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Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

Ms. Rachel welcomes baby girl via surrogate: “I’m meant to be your mama”

“We welcomed sweet baby Susannah into the world! 💕 We are so in love,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Baby, Celebrity News, News, Parenting
Invisible labor
Podcast

How to lighten the mental load: Parenting coach Sam Kelly on ending invisible labor and raising capable kids

Invisible labor. The mental load. Whatever you call it, many moms know the feeling of being the engine behind the family

Updated Apr. 08, 2025
Podcast, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, The Motherly Podcast
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Food

10 easy Easter recipes to make with kids—and sweet dessert ideas too

Warning: these might be too cute to eat.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
Food, Entertaining
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Baby

Why experts say you should stop bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Beachgem10 shared why kitchen sink baths aren't as harmless as they seem.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Baby, Parenting, Safety
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Safety

Convertible high chair sold on Amazon recalled over infant sleep safety hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 2,750 HONEYJOY Convertible and Foldable High Chairs.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Safety, Baby, Parenting, Sleep Safety
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Parenting

“We’ve lived five lives and eaten four snacks”—mom questions why kids’ play spaces open so late

One mom's viral TikTok is speaking the unspoken truth of early-rising parents everywhere, and we're slow-clapping through our coffee-induced jitters.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Viral & Trending
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Easter

Easter activities for kids: 20 fun and creative ways to celebrate together

Indoor and outdoor fun for all ages.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
Easter, Child Learn & Play
boy mom
Parenting

This little boy told his mom what he’ll say to his future wife—and it’s leaving parents in tears

Creator Vanessa McNeal shared a video of a conversation between a mother and her young son that, frankly, deserves its own Oscar for emotional gut-punch.

Updated Apr. 05, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Relationships

Mom of four shares why household chores almost ended her marriage

The video opens with a gut-punch: “I had an amazing husband… but I was incredibly frustrated and burnt out from our marriage and from motherhood.”

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
Relationships, Career & Money, Parenting, Work & Motherhood
Sibling love
Parenting

Mom walks away for a moment—what her son does for his autistic sister is pure love

Sam shared a quietly powerful clip: a secretly filmed moment between her young son, Wolf, and her autistic daughter, Nina.

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
Parenting, Relationships
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Birth

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
Birth, Birth Stories, Fitness, Health & Wellness, News, Viral & Trending
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News

Teacher pranks her class for April Fools—but one student steals the show

Before stepping out, she casually leaves a student named Princess “in charge.”

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
News, Child, Child Learn & Play, Viral & Trending
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News

Can this new Instagram tool really protect our kids from online bullying?

Instagram is rolling out a new School Partnership Program aimed at helping middle and high schools report teen safety concerns—especially bullying.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
News, Parenting
Proxy voting bill
News

Why it’s time to let new moms vote by proxy 

Proxy voting is a practical solution to an outdated problem.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
News, Parenting, Postpartum
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Parental Leave

Alabama’s paid parental leave law is a monumental step—now let’s make it for everyone

“In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state,” said Governor Ivey.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
Parental Leave, News, Postpartum
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Health & Wellness

Hungary gives full income tax exemptions to moms with two or more kids—what if the U.S. did the same?

Since 2020, Hungary has granted a full personal income tax exemption to mothers raising four or more children.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Women's Health
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Birth

A historic shift: More babies now born to women over 40 than to teens

According to a brand new report from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System, births among women in their 40s have more than tripled since 1990, while the teen birth rate has plummeted to a historic low.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
Birth, Birth Stories, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
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Baby Learn & Play

This mom’s monologues to her baby aren’t just going viral—they might actually rewire baby’s brain

No sing-song voice. Just a constant, hilarious stream of consciousness, delivered to an adorable baby girl with all the intensity of a therapy session.

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Baby Learn & Play, Baby, Baby Milestones, Parenting
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