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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
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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 strange science behind phantom baby kicks

They are more common than you might think.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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COVID-19 is making it harder for parents to find dental care for kids

1 in 3 parents say COVID-19 has made it more difficult to book appointments for their kids, according to a new study.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘I’m done’: Mom’s viral post nails the struggle of every remote learning family

"We've thanked everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store employees but we haven't thanked the kids enough for bearing the burden of what we've put on their shoulders this year."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Frances on getting help after experiencing anxiety, depression and dark thoughts

I couldn't keep up with the speed of my thoughts, but when they started to take a dark turn, I knew I needed to seek help.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Motherly’s Shop Editor curated a flash sale—and here’s what you need to buy

It only lasts two days, so don't wait!

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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I tried the Instagram famous gallon water bottle—here’s what I learned

I'm actually impressed with how my body has responded.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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The plus-size nursing bra that’s making mamas feel seen

Milkful exemplifies the mission of not just giving moms great functionality in a bra, but also a feeling—that femininity and style don't have to be forgotten.

Updated Feb. 12, 2021
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This one is for all the mothers

I see you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The pandemic forced 1 of us to stay home with our kid—we chose my husband

The role changes have made for a big transition.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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I’m a fat mom. This is how I talk to my daughters about fatness.

As the mother of two girls, it's important to me that my partner and I don't contribute to harmful fat-phobia within our own home.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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More parents are reluctant to give the cancer-fighting HPV vaccine to their kids

Researchers believe parents just aren't aware of the benefits of the vaccine.

Updated Mar. 09, 2023
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Kristen Wiig admits she worries that her babies will forget her while she’s at work

"It's really hard because I'm always convinced they're going to forget who I am if I'm gone for a day."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Bumble’s CEO made history this week—and she did it with her baby on her hip

Whitney Wolfe Herd is the youngest CEO to take a company public. She's also a mom who held her son while ringing that historic Nasdaq opening bell.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Your first grader could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September

Dr. Fauci predicts we could have an authorized vaccine for kids as young as first graders by the fall.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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