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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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9 hands-free pumping bras to make those marathon sessions a little easier

Even if you're just scrolling, it's much better to have two hands.

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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Watch this mom use ‘chicken cutlets’ to get baby to take a bottle in viral TikTok

Want to know how to get your breastfed baby to take a bottle? Watch this TikTok and prepare to LOL!

Updated Oct. 26, 2022
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Children are now being hospitalized for COVID in record numbers

The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States hit a record high of just over 1,900 on Saturday.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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16 must-read books to look out for in 2021

These 2021 book releases have your to-read list covered for the rest of the year, mama!

Updated Aug. 16, 2021
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17 books by BIPOC authors you need to read now

Diversify your library and support authors of color at the same time.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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Motherly’s Hospital Ready Bag is the go-time companion you’ve been waiting for

And filled with oh-so-luxe goodies from some of our favorite brands!

Updated Aug. 16, 2021
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Healthy Florida mom dies from COVID-19 just days after giving birth

"She never got sick, and we assumed like many people that this would just go away just as quickly as it came," her uncle said.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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Mom goes viral for calling out school’s ‘masks optional’ policy while upholding sexist dress code

"Since you made the mask policy optional, I intend to opt my daughter out of the dress code. Please make note."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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60 water-inspired baby names for your little future swimmer

And ocean and river—names that reflect Mother Nature's greatest gifts.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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9 postpartum undies that make the fourth trimester a little easier

From bleeding and leaks to caring for a c-section incision, these undies have your back–er, well, you know.

Updated May. 02, 2022
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Watch Ashton Kutcher + Mila Kunis hilariously prove they DO bathe their kids, actually

Kutcher and Kunis show they're good sports after breaking the internet last week over how often they bathe their kids.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Kim Kardashian says body-shaming during her pregnancies ‘killed’ her self-esteem

"I can't believe that this was acceptable and that this was okay," she said on Kristen Bell's podcast.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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Mom begs people to take COVID seriously as her 9-year-old fights for her life

"Look at my child!" she wrote on Facebook. "THIS is why people are afraid. THIS is why people beg for you to wear a mask."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Simone Biles says she’s ‘very much pro-choice’ AND supports the foster system

The Olympics superstar is also a foster child herself, and says she believes in a person's right to choose when it comes to abortion.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

Updated Oct. 21, 2021
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‘Male’ and ‘female’ labels should be left off birth certificates, says AMA in new recommendation ️‍

The AMA says that assigning sex at birth "perpetuates the view that it is immutable and fails to recognize the medical spectrum of gender identity."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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