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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
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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
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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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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Yasmin on spending months fighting to find help for postpartum depression

"'I’m sorry, it sounds like you may just have the baby blues,' were the words that came out of the nurse’s mouth at my OB’s office when I called every day for a week begging for help at one-week postpartum."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Why I decided to unschool my children

This unstructured time at home with your kids might change the way you think about learning and school forever.

Updated Jul. 13, 2020
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50+ fun workout songs to motivate you, mama

Get your heart rate to rise.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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I’m teaching my babies sign language with these books

Child's Play's 'Sign About' series quickly became our go-to.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
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Naya Rivera’s last action was to save her 4-year-old son, says sheriff

The 33-year-old mother's body was found at Lake Piru Monday morning.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021
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Bill Nye’s viral video shows kids (and adults) how face masks work

This viral TikTok teaches kids how to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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CDC report warned against fully reopening schools—here’s why

There are "noticeable gaps" in many K-12 reopening plans—gaps that put communities at risk for coronavirus.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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5 celebrity mamas who embrace ‘lazy parenting’  🙌

Give yourself permission to take a break, mama.

Updated Jul. 10, 2020
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Here’s how to plan a backyard vacation your entire family will love

If you've had to cancel your family trip, adventure to your backyard.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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4 must-do steps after your child gets a diagnosis

Having a child with extra needs isn't easy, but these manageable strategies can help

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Science confirms that ‘mom brain’ is real

How a woman's brain changes after having a baby.

Updated Jul. 10, 2020
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This is my secret weapon for dealing with mom rage

Sometimes we scream because we don't feel heard. Sometimes we scream because the stress inside feels like it has to come out. Sometimes we scream because the physical demands of motherhood are so heavy that we have to moan and find a way to give voice to the struggle.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why we moved our entire family in the middle of the pandemic

We quickly realized that the life we had held onto so tightly, the one we thought we wanted and needed was not compatible with our new lives as parents of three under 3.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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This mama’s love for her postpartum body is all we need today

"Yes, this is a postpartum body. And yes, this is a postpartum body that also looks like a pregnant body."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I became a mom at 38 and have no regrets

Being an older mom can be incredibly freeing.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Disney World is reopening this weekend

California isn't ready, but the Florida Disney park is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 Black activists to follow on Instagram right now, mama

These women are inspiring people to fight against racism.

Updated Jul. 09, 2020
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