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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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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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Kylie Kelce welcomes baby girl No. 4—‘Whoop, there she is!’

Kylie Kelce and her husband, retired Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, have officially welcomed their fourth child

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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Doctors weren’t sure he’d survive—now one of the world’s smallest babies is finally going home to Minnesota

Born at just 8 ounces, Bilal spent his first year defying the odds in the NICU—now, he’s going home to join his four siblings.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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Toddler hears his dad call him ‘best friend’—his emotional response has us in tears

The toddler, caught in the powerful moment, blinks back tears. So do we. And, apparently, so do millions of others.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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The messy, hilarious truth about new motherhood—told in painfully funny comics

Barnicoat shares the inspiration behind her book, the moments that shaped her storytelling, and the lessons she wishes she had known as a new mother.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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‘It’s not lying; it’s rebranding’: One mom’s clever pitch turned dinner into a win

 Nicole Ramirez’s viral post proves what moms have known forever: parenting is mostly marketing—and sometimes, a little rebranding goes a long way.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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This mom let her 7-year-old order Chick-fil-A alone—and the lesson hit home

Wells stride into a Chick-fil-A solo mission-style—no parent, no phone, and no GPS tracker clipped to his hoodie.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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Teacher pulls mom aside after school—what her son said left her speechless

TikTok creator Aurora McCausland (@auroramccausland), whose recent video has parents everywhere simultaneously cringing and cackling.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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Mom dreads leaving her baby for work each morning—what Grandpa does next is melting hearts

For Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik, 40, her father’s quiet act of love has made all the difference in that painful transition.

Updated Apr. 01, 2025
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‘They don’t have light in their eyes’: Chappell Roan’s motherhood comments struck a nerve

“All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” she said. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children at this age… anyone who has light in their eyes.”

Updated Apr. 02, 2025
Making Motherhood Easier: How Motif Medical Helps Moms Pump More Efficiently

Making Motherhood Easier: How Motif Medical Helps Moms Pump More Efficiently

Motherhood is full of choices, and when it comes to feeding your baby, having the right tools can make all the difference in feeling confident and supported.

Updated Jun. 18, 2025
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Kylie Kelce shuts down harmful claim that C-sections aren’t “real” births

“They just had massive abdominal surgery to get out the human life that they just built.”

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
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Yes, some kids need to hear ‘no’ more often—even if we’re gentle parents

As a millennial mom of five kids from toddler to teens, I’d describe myself as a mostly gentle parent.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
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The emotional part of maternity leave no one prepares you for

There’s one crucial part of maternity leave prep that often gets overlooked: your mindset. How you are thinking about your parental leave directly affects your feelings about it.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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Mom floats to the first floor in viral home tour—and that’s not even the wildest part

In the TikTok, Flom's wife gives a casual tour of their decidedly not casual home, starting with a foam pit in their master bedroom

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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We’re the first generation raising kids born with screens in their hands—what new research says about their mental health

Turns out, smartphone ownership might not be the doom spiral we’ve all been warned about—in fact, it might actually help our kids thrive.

Updated Mar. 26, 2025
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Pregnancy blood pressure trends may predict heart health years later, study finds

Small changes in blood pressure during pregnancy may predict long-term heart health risks.

Updated Mar. 26, 2025
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Adult kids board a plane—what their dad does next will make you tear up

A father intently tracking his adult son's flight on his computer screen.

Updated Mar. 25, 2025
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