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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
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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
Sesame Street
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

Doctor saves kid from choking
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
Vaccines
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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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
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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

News

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News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

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
Debby Ryan pregnancy
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

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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

A viral TikTok highlights the importance of teaching children “distress tolerance”

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
Mom
Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Vaccines
Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

Parenting

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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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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. 10, 2025
Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting
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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
Mom
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.

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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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State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Children's Health

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Children's Health, Back To School, Child, Child Learn & Play, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting
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Parenting

Parenting during the coronavirus is a completely new level of burnout

I am being consumed, not only by pandemic fatigue, but also by decision fatigue with no end in sight.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Celebrity News

Elon Musk says his partner ‘has a much bigger role than me’ in parenting newborn—and that’s a problem

Elon Musk says babies are super cool but he doesn't do much with his own.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting
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Career & Money

Nearly 8 million Americans can’t work because they don’t have childcare

Lawmakers need to step up, starting with passing two pieces of legislation heading to the House this week.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Career & Money, Work & Motherhood
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Home Decor

21 incredible reading nook ideas for book lovers

Be inspired by the cutest, tiniest corners.

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
Home Decor, What To Read
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Entertainment

20 new music albums to inspire you during the pandemic

Including Taylor Swift's album that transports you to a fantasy world.

Updated Jul. 24, 2020
Entertainment, Life
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Shop

These surprising products help me sleep like a baby 😴

I don't know if you've heard but pandemic insomnia is real—and it's making some moms very tired. Me. I'm some moms.

Updated Feb. 17, 2022
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Life

Sometimes I miss normalcy so badly it hurts

One day, it will come back. But not yet.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
Life
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Mental Health

How mindfulness saved my motherhood from anxiety, PPD and OCD

My entry into motherhood was not the explosion of joy I anticipated.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Back To School

New CDC guidelines push for school reopenings this fall

But many school districts disagree.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Back To School
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Children's Health

Everything about this school year feels wrong

But the hard choices could lead to a new, better education system

Updated Jul. 24, 2020
Children's Health, Back To School, Child Learn & Play, Health & Wellness, Life
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Health & Wellness

Recall alert: 75 hand sanitizers contaminated with toxic chemical

These products are not ones you want on little hands.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, News, Parenting, Safety
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Halloween

10 Target Halloween decorations to spookify your house without scaring your wallet

Items start at just $5.

Updated Sep. 07, 2023
Halloween, Holidays, Home Shopping Guides
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Home Decor

21 inspiring patio ideas to spruce up your backyard

Say hello to #patiogoals.

Updated Jun. 06, 2022
Home Decor, Home Shopping Guides
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Baby

I’ll continue to carry you as you grow, my baby

I know you won't be little for much longer.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
Baby, Baby Milestones, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting
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Child

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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14 must-haves our editors are buying in The Motherly Shop sale 🙌

You won't want to miss these picks that rarely go on sale.

Updated May. 26, 2022
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Celebrity News

Cameron Diaz says being mama to baby Raddix has been heaven

"We're just so happy."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Parenting

81% of Gen Z + Millennials say affordable childcare is an important issue

This isn't a partisan issue. It's a generational issue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Parenting
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Podcast

Ai-jen Poo on making the invisible work of mothers and caregivers visible

Host Liz Tenety checks in with Ai-jen Poo, the co-founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, a non-profit with the goal to bring quality work, dignity and fairness to the growing number of caregivers in America. Together they discuss Ai-jen's work, her idea of care squads, and what we can all do, as mothers, to begin to correct a system that isn't working well for anyone.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
Podcast, Season 4
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