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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

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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When George Floyd called out for his mama, mothers everywhere answered

Because deep down in the depths of our beings, all we ever want to be able to do to is come when our babies call us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Meghan Markle speaks to the next generation: ‘When the foundation is broken, so are we’

Markle recalls living through 1992 in LA as a biracial child.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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TIME makes a powerful statement on Black motherhood with its newest cover

"In her expression, I see the Black mothers who are unseen, and rendered helpless in this fury against their babies," Kaphar writes in a piece accompanying his painting.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Recap: Motherly’s IG live on racism & motherhood in America

Two mothers discussed their feelings, lessons on what they learned (and unlearned) about race in America and how racial injustice can no longer prevail for our next generation.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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12 products from Black-owned Etsy shops we’re obsessed with

From handmade rings to fabric face masks, we need one of each!

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I live in Minneapolis and this is what I told my 4-year-old

White people like me need to talk about race, justice and what's right. Even when we are worried we'll get it wrong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These are the peaceful protest pictures you need to see

There's been a lot of focus in the media on the property destruction happening during some protests, but they don't tell the full story.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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Baby, sometimes the officer is the bad guy

Seeing my son dressed as a police officer triggered so many emotions.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These celebrity moms are donating bail funds to protesters

Kudos to these famous mamas for being unafraid to take a stand with both their words and their wallets.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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#BlackoutTuesday: What it means + how parents can take part

It goes beyond posting a black box today.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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55 incredible Black-owned businesses to support right now

You have power when you consciously decide where to put your dollars.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
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5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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Carissa on postpartum anxiety and finding love for her son

"Postpartum depression and anxiety hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t pull myself out from under it. I felt horrible for feeling the way I did because society tells new moms that motherhood shouldn’t be this way."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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This mama’s honest post about her Black husband being treated like a threat is going viral

"My hard working, kind hearted, silly husband was guilty because of his skin and there was absolutely nothing he could do about it."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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This dad’s viral Facebook post sheds light on what it feels like to be a black man in the US

"In the four years living in my house, I have never taken a walk around my neighborhood alone (and probably never will)."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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