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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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To the mama raising a ‘wild child’ like Prince Louis

I know what it’s like to constantly wonder whether you’re doing right by your child, whether you’re giving them the space to be who they are while also teaching them to respect the world around them. 

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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When depression makes you feel like an awful parent

"Depression looks different from person to person, just like parenting styles differ from parent to parent."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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Kate, I have been you

And for those judging, trust me, it’s not bad parenting. These kids come with a spark, all of their own.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins

A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?

"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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Graduating seniors give their old kindergarten teacher the surprise of a lifetime in viral TikTok

We all have that one teacher that stays with us for years—this is just the sweetest!

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids

Here's how to help them get through the stuffy season with as few sniffles as possible.

Updated Jun. 07, 2022
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5 things we want our child to always know about our home

Because these are the walls that shaped him. And they will continue to shape him as he travels through the years.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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If you love ‘fiver parties’, you’ll really love this alternative to a no-gift birthday party

We’ve been doing giving parties in our family for several years now and they are downright magical.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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This is who I hope my children become despite our complicated world

Despite a world so torn, I believe we can raise children who are strong, resilient, successful and happy.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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Dr. Harvey Karp’s secrets to sleep training a toddler

6 expert-approved methods to help your child—and you—get a good night’s sleep.

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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10 back-to-school bash ideas to get them excited for a new school year

Extend summer fun with these ideas that will get everyone ready for the first day of school.

Updated Jul. 29, 2022
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Stay-at-home moms are not OK

In this year's State of Motherhood survey, SAHMs reported higher levels of burnout than their working counterparts.

Updated Jun. 10, 2022
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A ‘lazy parent summer’ is the only way I want to summer

Lazy parent summer means cutting myself—and my family—some slack.

Updated May. 08, 2024
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New study shows an alarming increase in melatonin overdoses in children

A new study shows a rise in poisonings in children due to too much melatonin.

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
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