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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

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

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

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

Celebrity News

Saoirse Ronan takes first stroll as a mom—and fans are celebrating

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

Baby

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

From adorable comparisons to playful nicknames, Noah’s hair has captured the internet’s imagination—and it seems his “big hair, don’t care” attitude is just getting started.

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

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.

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News

Mom of four shares the school drop-off truth every parent needs to hear

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

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

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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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Safety

What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer

A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

Safety, Children's Health

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Self Care

Are you a momaholic? Here are 8 signs you need more time for you

Being a mother is amazing but if it's your whole life, it could lead to some serious mom burnout.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Self Care, Life

Life

New emojis will represent all pregnant people

The new Pregnant Man and Pregnant Person emojis "recognize that pregnancy is possible for some transgender men and non-binary people."

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

The Rock riding a Chuck E. Cheese ‘Jungle Cruise’ boat is everything

"We're gonna need a bigger boat."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Health & Wellness

Should you have another baby shower if you’ve already had a baby (or two… or three)?

In short: yes! Every new baby deserves to be celebrated in some way.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Life

Gigi Hadid is saving the sweetest keepsake for her daughter

Memories are perhaps our greatest treasure.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

Life, News

Life

Emily Ratajkowski has a message for mom-shamers

"I don't care if you hate me or hate celebrity (or just hate women) but it's incredibly scary to become a parent and no one deserves to be told by strangers that they're a s****y mother."

Updated Dec. 01, 2022

Life, News

Baby

What they don’t tell you about the newborn phase

"You hear about the rough late nights and early mornings, but you don't hear about how much you'll crave that intoxicating newborn scent after it's gone."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Beauty & Style

Wet liners: This summer’s sleekest eye trend

Wet liner can give even simple eye looks a serious pop.

Updated Jul. 19, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life

Shop

After 4 kids, this is still the best baby gear item I’ve ever purchased

I wouldn't be swooning over the BABYBJORN bouncer after eight years and four kids if it didn't work.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Shop, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Parenting

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Relationships

24 questions to ask your partner instead of, ‘How was your day?’

"If you could do any part of today over again, what would it be?"

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Relationships, Life

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Parenting

The surprising factor that makes car seats less safe

If it's not specifically approved by your car seat's manufacturer for use with your seat, you shouldn't use it.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Parenting, Baby

Safety

This mama’s honest post about her son almost drowning is going viral

Such an important reminder.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Safety, Child, Child Learn & Play, Life, News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Meghan and Harry are supporting families experiencing homelessness and we’re here for it

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working "to ensure parents of every makeup and all walks of life have the support they need."

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Getting Pregnant

Katrina Scott walks Sports Illustrated runway in the middle of IVF cycle

"This has been a dream for 15+ years… but this moment is perfectly timed."

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

Joanna Gaines shares simple but GENIUS family screen time rule

It's always the simplest ideas that work the best, isn't it?

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

Christine from ‘Selling Sunset’ says she and her baby almost died during birth

"The surgeons didn't even have time to count their tools before stitching me up as I was flatlining."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Names

55+ happy baby names for your little bundle of joy

These cute baby names will always bring a smile to your face.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

How much solid food should babies eat in their first year? A surprising new study sheds light on guidelines

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, tested whether the amount of food suggested by each of those sources leads to babies with a healthy body mass index.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Parenting