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Parenting

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

Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

Baby, News, Viral & Trending

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

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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

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.

Celebrity News

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy

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

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. 11, 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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Toddler Shopping Guides

The stroller wagon that’s perfect for every family outing is also the Prime Day deal you can’t miss

It's a game changer–editor and mama-approved.

Updated Oct. 11, 2022

Toddler Shopping Guides

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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The best Amazon Prime Day beauty deals for mamas

From my favorite affordable sunscreens to luxe splurges, these are the beauty deals you can't miss out on!

Updated Jul. 11, 2023

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty

Baby Shopping Guide

The best Amazon Prime Day baby deals 2025

From big ticket items like strollers and car seats to the little incidentals like bottles and swaddles, we've got you!

Updated Jul. 08, 2025

Baby Shopping Guide

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Back To School

25+ best back-to-school items & outfits we’re buying on Amazon Prime Day

So many school supplies on sale!

Updated Jul. 12, 2022

Back To School, Products & Gear

Viral & Trending

Tiktok influencer claps back after negative comments about her marriage and body

Alicia McCarvell's video is an important reminder that we are worth so much more than just our physical bodies.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending

Travel

New York’s new law sets the example on how to support breastfeeding moms at the airport

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a life-changing law for mamas.

Updated Jul. 12, 2022

Travel, News

Covid

Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant

The newest Omicron subvariant is adept at evading vaccine antibodies—but vaccines are still protective.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Covid, Health & Wellness

Travel

Turn the volume up with the best road trip songs that won’t make you wish for earplugs

Catchy tunes and the open road ahead.

Updated Jul. 12, 2022

Travel

Getting Pregnant

Ovulation tests can improve your chances of conceiving, study shows

The tests pinpoint your fertility window better than other fertility awareness methods, but more research is needed.

Updated May. 01, 2023

Getting Pregnant, Fertility Prep More, Infertility

Grandparents & Extended Families

To the mama who has a strained relationship with her mother-in-law: You’re not alone

It is a different kind of grief to carry.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Motherly Stories

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News

Pregnant Texas mom fights HOV fine by saying unborn child is second passenger

“This has my blood boiling. How could this be fair?"

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

News

Our Partners

Talking about adversity doesn’t have to be hard

Use a fun example as a springboard into this conversation.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

Our Partners

Motherly Stories

On wondering if I’m a good mother to all of my boys

"Finding the balance between being a good mother for my rare disease warrior and my other two boys can be very difficult and overwhelming."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok of a gorilla meeting his keeper’s baby for the first time is the antidote to your doomscrolling

The way the gorilla looks at the baby…

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

What President Biden’s executive order for abortion rights really means

An executive order is one way Biden is exercising his presidential power to address the issue of abortion rights.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022

Viral & Trending, News

Children's Health

After Roe, a pediatrician shares how the health of America’s teens are at risk

Unplanned pregnancies are universally upending for teens, but the protections Roe v. Wade afforded guaranteed they didn't have to be life-defining or even life-ending.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Children's Health, Teen Health