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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Charlie Puth’s tender “Changes” video reveal shows he’s preparing for his biggest role yet—fatherhood

For Charlie, this reveal marks a personal milestone, and a glimpse into how love and family can shape creativity.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby news comes with a surprise no one saw coming

But beneath the buzz was something deeper: a reflection of how modern motherhood and ambition can coexist, and even fuel one another.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Stanford research reveals the powerful role of a mother’s voice in premature babies’ development

Every story, song, or word helps their brain connect language and emotion in ways that last well beyond infancy.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Updated Oct. 17, 2025
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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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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Family visits mom’s memorial bench—and is stunned by the gift waiting for them

Someone had used the yarn to knit a scarf, draping it across the bench, along with two bouquets of flowers.

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
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She went for a 5 a.m. run—what her dad did next has the internet in tears

"I have whatever the opposite of daddy issues are because my dad drives behind me during my 5 a.m. runs to make sure I’m safe."

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
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Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
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‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families

Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.

Updated Dec. 16, 2024
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Beyoncé’s proud mom moment: Tears flow as Blue Ivy steals the spotlight in The Lion King Prequel

To the world, she’s a cultural icon, a musical powerhouse, and one of the most influential women of our time. But at home, Beyoncé is simply “Mom.”

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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How an Iowa mom and her baby’s lives were saved by this free app

The Count the Kicks app, which began in Iowa in 2008, empowers moms to track their baby’s movements starting at 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Hilary Duff gets real about the holiday mental load moms face—and shares her go-to hack

Finding ways to manage the holiday load is essential for maintaining your sanity, and Duff has honed her strategies to get through the season.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
Viral TikTok: Three still images of a dad doing the morning routine with his child

Viral dad explains why he’s woken up early for 3 years with his kids while his wife sleeps in

“Nearly every morning for over 3 years, I’ve gotten up with our girls so Bre can get the sleep she deserves after she gave so much to grow our little family.”

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Nurse creates weighted heart pillows for grieving moms to take home after delivering angel babies

In a viral TikTok, @thelabornursern shared her process for creating the pillows. " Your patient just gained an angel baby 🪽 and you make sure she doesn't go home empty-handed."

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Lea Michele’s breast pump moment proves motherhood never takes a break—even on the red carpet

Even on the road to the Wicked premiere, Lea Michele shows us how motherhood never takes a backseat.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Mom checks on baby at 3 a.m.—and is stunned to see who’s on the changing table

The unexpected sight? Her dog, Lee, snoozing comfortably on Espy’s changing table.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Dad’s incredible DIY Polar Express train for daughter goes viral—see the magic

Mason Smith built her a custom 'Polar Express' train and shared the elaborate DIY project in a viral TikTok video.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Have we gotten too gentle in gentle parenting?

A new wave of pushback has stirred the parenting pot, asking: Are we being too gentle for our own good?

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Why every mom deserves a doula (and how Texas is stepping up to help)

Black women are over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
Mental load of Motherhood

The never-ending equation of being a mom in the 21st century

The video, set to a rapid-fire narration, rattles off a dizzying list of all the responsibilities moms are expected to juggle.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Pharrell Williams reveals why ‘guided struggle’ is the secret to raising resilient kids

Pharrell, the man whose music makes you want to get up and dance is also setting boundaries and teaching his kids life lessons.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
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Amanda Seyfried says taking time for herself feels ‘selfish’ as a mom of two—here’s why it’s actually essential

Amanda Seyfried recently opened up about the delicate balance of motherhood and self-care, sharing how making time for herself can sometimes feel “selfish.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Pampering postpartum moms shouldn’t be a luxury—how can we make it accessible for all?

At a time when families need more support than ever, American society leaves them particularly vulnerable.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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