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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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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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First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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Is it OK to go through your kid’s phone?

Doctors weigh in on this sensitive topic.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Hayden Panettiere says signing over custody of her daughter was ‘the most heartbreaking thing’

"Because of the way that it was done, it was very upsetting," she continues. "I mean, it was the worst signing those papers, the most heartbreaking thing I've ever, ever had to do in my life."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Two words that can radically improve a new mama’s life: Meal Train

While there are tons of things that you can gift to new parents, consider the gift of taking a load off of their shoulders.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to wean from SNOO in 3 steps

Plus, the pediatrician, author and SNOO founder's best tips for making crib-sleep easier.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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Meghan Trainor says nurses implied her antidepressants may have caused her son’s NICU stay

"They kept asking me if I was on antidepressants during the pregnancy, and I was, but on the lowest dose possible, and all my doctors said it was safe and wouldn't affect him."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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This is Motherhood: #WeAllGrow Latina founder Ana Flores on creating community and parenting by example

“I am going to be her best model, so I need to be very conscious and aware of that every single time.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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25 enchanting girl names that start with ‘T’

Find the baby name that feels right for your precious little treasure.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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4 podcasts I listen to as a Black mom

They are the anchor that keeps me connected to myself—and gives me reassurance that I am not alone on this journey of parent and motherhood.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
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‘My life is a freaking circus’

If we’re so distracted by the loud noises and flashing lights in our own minds, we won’t have enough headspace to even realize that we’re suffering or struggling.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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My introverted child doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’

Why do we think children have to be social to be happy?

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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‘Girls Who Code’ books now banned in schools thanks to conservative moms organization

"This is about controlling women and it starts with controlling our girls."

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Does life feel like a juggling act? These 8 bottle-feeding products can help

Because babies aren’t known to be the most patient.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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9 baby crib-in-closet ideas to inspire your small-space nursery

Transform your closet with just a few simple changes.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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84% of pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC says

And the majority occur within the first year postpartum.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
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Our family does ‘trips instead of gifts’ for the holidays—and it has been life-changing

Trips don't have to be fancy vacations; they can also include outings that are closer to home.

Updated Nov. 29, 2023
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Khloe Kardashian says she was ‘depressed and sad every single day’ until her son was born

"It's almost like I get to close that chapter and be done with this trauma and put it behind me."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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The dark truth about what really happens to your online returns

Your online returns might not be headed where you think they are.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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