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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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 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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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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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
AI bots

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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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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The unexpected grief triggers I encountered after my pregnancy loss

Although I knew losing a baby would be emotional, I don’t think I realized just how many triggers I would encounter in the months that followed my pregnancy loss.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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What parenting with a severe mental illness looks like

I have had mental health problems all my life, but I did not grasp the severity of them until after I had started a family.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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To the mama experiencing pregnancy loss—give yourself space to grieve

Don’t treat recovery as a weigh station on the way to happiness, but instead as a critical component to dealing with what you’ve just been through.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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‘The White Lotus’ season 2: Harper is the most relatable character in this sinister fantasy

While Daphne is certainly mysterious with all her secrets, I’m definitely drawn more to Harper. 

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
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Lake Bell jokes that she’s ‘straight up a better parent’ on weed

"I am straight up a better parent when I'm just two Canns in. I'm like on their level."

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
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Girlology’s Dr. Melisa Holmes on talking to your kids about puberty

“Puberty is just another one of those growth things.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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It took until week 27 for my bleeding during pregnancy to resolve, but my son is perfect

Although pregnancy spotting shouldn't be ignored, it isn’t always a major cause for concern, experts note.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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What is an ovarian cyst?

Hailey Bieber shares she has an ovarian cyst ‘the size of an apple.' Here's what to know about symptoms and complications.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
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Katie Couric gifts a year’s supply of free formula to 111 new moms with breast cancer

More than 3.8 million women in the US are dealing with breast cancer.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
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Girls drop out of sports at 2x the rate of boys—but here’s what Nike is doing to help

Nike has tools to help parents get their kids excited about playing and sports—from an early age and on.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
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13 birth month trees and their special meanings

Find your little one's Celtic birth tree.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
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My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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