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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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Debby Ryan pregnancy

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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Viral TikTok: A mom looking at what is inside her daughter's pink purse

Mom checks 7-year-old daughter’s purse—and is stunned by what she finds inside

A toy ray gun and a neon green rocket—clearly essential tools for any potential alien emergency—were tucked neatly inside.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
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Philly offers pregnant people $1,000 a month—here’s why it matters

The Philly Joy Bank program has the potential to change lives in my community.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
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Joss Stone is shocked to find out she’s pregnant—weeks after adopting a baby boy

“Nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!!"

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
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New mom’s camera accidentally captures husband’s reaction to her postpartum body

“Don’t focus on that! You look beautiful.”

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
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Breastfeeding is hard―but these 3 products are changing the game

Support, convenience, and comfort every step of the way.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
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From midnight feeds to first smiles: How time transforms in the fourth trimester

The clock doesn’t tick the same way it used to. It’s no longer measured in hours or days, but in milestones and moments.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Working dad

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too  

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

Updated Dec. 30, 2024
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Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

Updated Dec. 30, 2024
Marriage after kids: A couple holding hands

The honest truth about how my marriage has changed since having kids

If you asked me how my marriage has changed since having kids, I’d say we have learned how to communicate with each other more effectively.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Motherhood: A mother looking down at her sleeping baby

The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)

I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
Matrescence: Two side-by-side images of a mother holding her newborn

The surprising identity shift of motherhood no one talks about

"Instead of the physical and emotional changes you go through in puberty, matrescence is about the physical and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child."

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: An image of a mom explaining the leisure gap between moms and dads

Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Childbearing years: A mother cradling her newborn

Am I really done having babies?

It’s hard to watch your baby hitting new milestones without wondering if this is your last baby and the last milestone.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
Mom yelling at her kid

Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
Viral TikTok: Exhausted mom caught on baby cam putting her newborn to bed while the baby is already asleep in the crib

Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
mothers' mental health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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