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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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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. 09, 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
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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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My personal priorities have shifted since becoming a parent in unexpected ways

Becoming a parent inevitably means every aspect of life will change. However, while certain shifts may be predictable, others may feel a bit more unexpected.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Summer safety tips: 5 things parents should consider this summer

All of this extra free time in the summer means that parents often have to be even more vigilant when it comes to child safety and protection.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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A love letter to the mom friends I always text—but rarely see

"I don't know how I'd endure motherhood without the hopeful, sarcastic, I-get-you, in-the-trenches of mom life texts."

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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I’m trying so hard to ‘gentle parent’—but it’s not easy

Because most days, I am not even gentle with myself.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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My life as a military mom means I’ve spent months away from my babies

I have realized that I could be given the world (literally) for free as a "perk" of my job, and none of that would matter because it would mean leaving my children behind.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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Disney theme parks change the term ‘fairy godmother’ to be more gender-inclusive

Disney is changing up the definition of "Fairy Godmother" to be more inclusive.

Updated Aug. 05, 2022
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Fighting on vacation: 5 reasons we do it even though we just want to have fun—and how to stop the cycle

You planned this for months. Why you can't help fighting on a trip anyway.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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10 baby sleep sacks that keep little ones safe and cozy

Some of the coziest styles that get high marks from our sleep expert and mamas alike!

Updated Dec. 04, 2023
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5 ways to optimize your health before pregnancy, according to an OBGYN

A step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for fertility success.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it…treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori 

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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To the husbands who step up as equal parents, thank you

Given this backdrop of such unequal parenting for so many women, it’s easy to overlook the men in our midst who are actually doing the work and stepping up as equal partners. And I am lucky enough to be married to one of them. 

Updated Feb. 17, 2023
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6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace

We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.

Updated Jul. 21, 2022
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