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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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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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Here’s how to shop for groceries safely + without stress right now

Delivery spots are hard to snag right now. Here's how to shop safely if you have to go to the store.

Updated Apr. 24, 2020
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Lost your cool with your child? Here are 5 easy steps to reconnect

Parenting during a pandemic means we're going to lose our cool sometimes—it's what happens afterward that really counts.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Mama, you told me…

That it would be a joy to watch them grow up. But Mama, you never told me how quickly the time would pass; how the hours, the days, the weeks and the months would slip through my fingers so fast. That I would suddenly find myself looking at a child instead of a baby; a baby instead of a newborn; and beg time to be a little bit kinder and wait for me to catch up.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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Deal alert: Amazon is giving away 9 free books today 🙌

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Updated Apr. 24, 2020
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Ikea shared its delicious meatball recipe (and it’s so easy!)

Bon appétit or smaklig måltid, as they say in Sweden!

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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How to raise an optimistic child in a pessimistic world

While the news is hard right now, you've got all the tools you need to make the world a better place.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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I still need you, Mom

Even as I mother my own children, I need to be mothered.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I am done living in crisis mode

I would obsess over news reports and death rates and the endless cycle of bad news. I decided—I can't live this way.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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My baby, you make me a better person

And thank you for forgiving me when I'm not.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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20 engaging homeschool ideas for preschoolers & kindergartners

Plus tips for how to build them into a week-long curriculum that keeps little learners busy and engaged.

Updated Jul. 29, 2022
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When you ask me what the pandemic was like, here’s what I’ll say

Today, I am writing to you to talk about the part when we decided to change the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Female leaders are winning the COVID-19 wars

Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response might eliminate COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Updated Apr. 23, 2020
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Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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