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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Motherhood has made me stop seeing my hormones as the enemy—and recognize them as the miracle they are

Recognizing the way my body’s biology works has made me feel like a superhero.

Updated Aug. 10, 2022
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I learned how to share control with my kids in an unlikely way: a shopping app

We didn't have a framework of when to say yes for buying toys, or even how to make these decisions. Until now.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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‘Wren Eleanor’ TikTok controversy inspires moms everywhere to remove kids from social media

A toddler TikTok account with 17 million followers is attracting scrutiny from moms everywhere.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022
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3 ways to upgrade boring family activities to get kids moving

Learn how to gamify activities for your kids and get them excited about moving!

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Being a mom hasn’t hurt my career—it helped

From being consistent to praising publicly, criticizing privately, here are the parenting and leadership rules that I (try to) live by.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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What age should a kid get a phone? It may be later than you think

The debate over when to give kids smartphones is on.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023
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How to foster deeper connections with your baby

"Distractions are everywhere, and we often forget to ground ourselves before connecting with our baby so we can be fully present"

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Let your kids make the mess

Because messes can be cleaned.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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New study shows just how financially devastating unpaid maternity leave is for US families

A survey of 1,001 employed women found that 74% wouldn’t have any cash savings left after eight weeks of unpaid maternity leave .

Updated Aug. 08, 2022
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Moms to Instagram: We want our friends and family back

"The news that Instagram (and, to a lesser extent, Facebook) is shifting away from a friends and family model to a content creator model had a lot of moms wondering, where in the world is my social network?"

Updated Jul. 28, 2022
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5 ways to manage the Sunday Scaries as a mom

1. Check your thoughts, and then challenge them

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Viral TikTok reminds us that our family isn’t entitled to a relationship with our kids

This mom raises a great point about family relationships regarding your baby.

Updated Jul. 27, 2022
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Kristen Bell says her daughters finally sleep in their own beds—and we are cheering for her 👏

"You can congratulate me—we did it, they now sleep in their room on beds right next to each other and they cuddle with each other instead of us."

Updated Jul. 27, 2022
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I’m an antisocial mom raising a social kid

I hadn’t thought about how my homebody tendencies were keeping my son from building relationships and creating memories outside of our home, with other people. 

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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As a mom, sometimes the lasts mean more than the firsts

And I realize that many of these moments will be "lasts" very soon, so I cherish them as if they are. 

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
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A 5-year-old scared Alabama residents with this iconic horror film costume

Looks like Halloween came early for the unsuspecting residents of this Alabama town!

Updated Aug. 09, 2022
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