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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

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

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

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

News

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

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

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

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

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. 10, 2025

Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting

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

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.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Celebrity News

Serena Williams says she wouldn’t have to retire to have more kids ‘if I were a guy’

“Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair."

Updated Aug. 11, 2022

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

What I wish I knew about being a mom of two

That inner mom voice isn’t whispering anymore; it’s talking loud and clear now.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Motherly Stories

What it really means to “win” in youth sports

“We aren’t raising baseball players. We’re raising men.”

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

Motherly Stories, Child Learn & Play

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Motherly Stories

To my friends who grew distant after I became a mom, I wish you could see that I’m still me

I know that I have a kid now, but I am so much more than just a mom.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Community & Friendship

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows why we HAVE to be more thoughtful in dealing with kids’ emotions

This video perfectly demonstrates why we can't demand emotional maturity from our little ones.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025

Viral & Trending

Illustration of milk letdown reflex tiktok

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

This amazing viral video of the breast milk letdown reflex is a must-watch

Just watch out for the phantom letdown twinges.

Updated Aug. 17, 2023

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Viral & Trending

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Child Learn & Play

We shouldn’t feel the need to apologize for kids acting like kids

I’m going to let my kid be a kid. I’m going to let him make messes—perhaps even encourage them. I’m going to let him make noise—and sometimes join in.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Child Learn & Play, Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

Things not to say to moms of a big family

Questions not to ask to your busy mom friend with many kids.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Podcast

This is Motherhood: Fashion designer and content creator Mikaela Pabon on helping moms find their personal style

“I always tell people to start with what they gravitate towards.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Podcast, Style

Young boy using Snapchat on a smartphone

Viral & Trending

New Snapchat safety tool lets parents see who their kids are talking to

The new safety features "allow parents to see who's in their teen's universe."

Updated Sep. 01, 2022

Viral & Trending

Woody Harrelson at Canne Film Festival with Twitter overlay

Viral & Trending

Woody Harrelson has the BEST response to viral photo of baby who looks just like him

Ok but he wrote an ENTIRE poem for this adorable baby, and it's amazing.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Viral & Trending

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Women's Health

6 signs it’s time to talk to your doctor about your period symptoms

Experts share the red flags to look for when it comes to your menstrual cycle.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Motherly Stories

I had a baby before my friends—and I wasn’t prepared for everything I was going to miss out on

I didn't want to leave my baby's side, but I also was yearning for some me-time with my friends.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Motherly Stories

I’m celebrating breastfeeding awareness month—and it’s not to shame formula moms

I am celebrating because this is the best decision that I could have made for myself and my child—but I honor and respect the decisions that other mamas have made for themselves and their children.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

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Motherly Stories

Husbands, this is why we need you to take more pictures of us

We need you to take more pictures that are unasked for, that allows us to see what being a mother looks like through someone else's eyes.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Motherly Stories, Relationships

Britney Spears with her sons and Kevin Federline inset

Celebrity News

Britney Spears ex-husband dragged their sons into public family drama—and it’s not OK

"It saddens me to hear that my ex-husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children. As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone."

Updated Aug. 09, 2022

Celebrity News