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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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These 2020 home decor trends will take your home to the next level

From grandmillennial style to an '80s revival.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021
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Deal alert: Irresistible holiday finery for wee ladies and gents is 30% off right now

These timeless classics from Little English are selling out fast!

Updated Dec. 09, 2020
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These were the products moms bought this year (that you definitely need in 2021)

Because there are better days ahead, promise.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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I’m raising average kids

But I pray every day that they will be extraordinary at love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Taylor Swift just gave $13,000 to 2 struggling moms

The pandemic hit these mothers hard, but Swift came to the rescue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Your family could stay in the iconic toy store FAO Schwarz

It is partnering with AirBnB this holiday season.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To the woman forced to become a SAHM because of the pandemic—I see you

I, too, am grieving a loss of self that I clawed and bled and fought to earn as a working mother in this society—an identity that seemingly disappeared overnight, largely without my consent.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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6 gifts that will spark your child’s curiosity about the world

A gift that sparks a child's curiosity is a gift that keeps on giving.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Mama who took bar exam while in labor finds out she passed: ‘I took part of the exam sitting on towels’

"The midwives and nurses were so invested in helping me not only become a mom but also a lawyer," said Hill.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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The coziest maternity sweaters that exist are on sale right now 🙌

Snatch one up before they're gone.

Updated Dec. 08, 2020
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I thought 2020 would be the year I got everything I wanted

Now I know it's the year I appreciate everything I have.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Gained weight during the pandemic? Yeah, we all have

This article is the warm, non-judgmental hug you need.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Our favorite viral good news stories of 2020

Here are a few of the good news headlines we loved in 2020.

Updated Dec. 08, 2020
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Her 53-year-old mom became her surrogate, then she got pregnant, too

Now this family has welcomed two baby girls less than two months apart.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Why Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard are honest with their kids about Santa

But it hasn't diminished the magic of Christmas in their home.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s our birthday! Motherly turns 5 today!

You've got this. And we've got you.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Jeanette on getting help for postpartum depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts

"My husband did the majority of the childcare and while it killed me to see the exhaustion and worry in his eyes, I just didn’t care enough to help."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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This is the ornament I didn’t know I needed this holiday season

There's nothing more precious and more fleeting than tiny footprints.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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We were quarantining with our son way before the pandemic

During the first year of his life, a simple cold could have become a serious problem for him. So we made our world small.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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