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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

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

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

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

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

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

Baby

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

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

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News

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

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Meghan Martin says parents should stress less about early milestones and focus on connection.

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

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!

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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.

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

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, 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

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

Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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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Life

Mom says she wore a crop top all day after daughter asked if she ‘hated her body’

This mom is sharing a valuable message about parenting and body acceptance on TikTok.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Joanna Gaines emotionally addresses accusations of racism and homophobia

The Fixer Upper stars have faced criticism for a lack of inclusivity on their show and within their church.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

The Princess Diana statue honors her most meaningful role—’mother’

The 60th birthday statue was unveiled today by Prince William and Prince Harry.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Prince Harry admits life with two kids is ‘a bit of a juggle’—because YEP

We love a relatable royal dad!

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Birth Stories

9-year-old girl delivers her baby sister at home in incredible birth story

"It was fun. She looked really pretty," Aakayla said.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023

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Entertainment

Jennifer Weiner wants women to be taken seriously: ‘Women are just as complex + nuanced + interesting as men’

In an exclusive interview with Motherly, Weiner discusses her latest novel, writing female characters and the Me Too movement.

Updated Jul. 01, 2021

Entertainment, Life

Celebrity News

‘Loki’ star reveals how she’s able to breastfeed on set

This photo of Sophia Di Martino's costume is everything.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Names

July Baby Names: 20 Favorites

For the sunny, independent baby.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024

Baby Names, Pregnancy

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

11 cute & comfy maternity shorts to look (and feel!) cool this summer

From maternity bike shorts to casually chic twill, here are the maternity shorts we've got our eyes on.

Updated Jun. 24, 2024

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Life

Fast-acting mom saves her child from getting hit by Tour-de-France crash

Mom. Of. The. Year.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

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Viral & Trending

Breastfeeding athletes can now bring babies to the Olympics after moms speak out

Initially, COVID restrictions wouldn't allow nursing athletes to bring their babies to the games.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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Life

This heptathlete competed in Olympic trials at 5 months pregnant

The mom-to-be competed in SEVEN grueling track + field events 18 weeks into her pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

Watch these babies see the world for the first time post-pandemic

#Pandemicbaby is my favorite thing on TikTok right now.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Life

Safety

How to identify a riptide at the beach this summer

A Facebook post on riptide precautions has been going viral, and for good reason.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024

Safety, Parenting

Parenting

How to keep up a Montessori routine while traveling

Ready to take a vacation but not to break your baby's Montessori routine? Read these tips from a Montessori expert.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022

Parenting

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Food

15 fun + easy summer recipes for kids

Looking for a boredom-busting summer activity? Check out these easy recipes for kids.

Updated Jun. 30, 2021

Food, Life

Parenting

This mama just gets it: “Motherhood is freaking hard”

"There aren't any trophies in motherhood. We're all just doing the best we can, with what we have."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Adult

Daycare closures forced 600,000 moms to leave their jobs during the pandemic

Without reliable childcare, hundreds of thousands of women were forced to choose between their careers and their children.

Updated Oct. 17, 2021

Adult, Child, Covid, Life, News

Safety

The overlooked safety issue parents need to know about

The House of Representatives just voted to pass legislation to make furniture safer for our kids.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Safety, Life, News, Parenting

Our Partners

A new parent’s ultimate guide to social media

Is it safe to post pictures of baby? What's okay to share and what's TMI?

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Our Partners, Baby, Baby Health, Life, Parenting

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