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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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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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French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
AI bots

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
Costco

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

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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The best books of 2022

Dust off that bookshelf and get ready to order this past year's most-loved books!

Updated Dec. 20, 2022
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Apparently ‘Encanto’ artists had to fight for Luisa to have her signature muscles

Disney also underestimated the demand for Luisa merch—they predicted little girls would want Isabela or Mirabel instead.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
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10 lunch ideas for kids that save money

Put those leftovers to work!

Updated Aug. 20, 2025
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My epidural worked *too* well—here’s what I wish I knew

I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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What to say (and what not to say) to a family facing cancer

Two moms, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their experiences, and tell us which comments would have been better left unsaid.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
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I was not in love with my baby right away

I needed time to get to know him.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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The White House will give out 400 million free N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks available for free at thousands of locations across the US.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn

But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.

Updated Jul. 12, 2023
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Amy Schumer says she ‘finally’ feels good months after endometriosis surgery

Last year, Schumer underwent major surgery as a result of endometriosis complications.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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The parents’ guide to creating a will

If your family doesn't have this important legal document in place yet, check out our guide.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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You don’t know what love is before you have kids

I never knew that I could love someone so much before having kids.

Updated May. 12, 2023
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