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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

Baby, News, Viral & Trending

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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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

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

Celebrity News

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy

News

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

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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. 11, 2025

Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting

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

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.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Marriage & Partnerships

This dad’s post on supporting moms has gone viral and we couldn’t agree with him more

Yes!

Updated Dec. 22, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Viral & Trending

Life

I struggle with being a mom with no family around

The younger me didn't realize that when I took a plane to leave my country in search of new experiences 19 years ago, I was giving up the chance to have my loved ones close by when I became a mother. And when I say close by, I mean as in no planes involved.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

Life

Parenting

4 pervasive myths about bilingual children—debunked

Myth 3: Bilingualism causes language confusion.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

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Life

These viral photos capture a military dad meeting his baby for the first time 😭

Grab the tissues, mama.

Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Life, News

Celebrity News

Pregnant Ashley Graham posted some powerful body confidence videos on Instagram

There's no editing of stretch marks or strategic posing here.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, News

Celebrity News

Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes’ daughter dies after epilepsy battle

Our hearts are with her parents.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Parenting

What a Montessori teacher wants parents to know about Montessori homeschool

3. Follow their curiosities, not yours.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Health & Wellness

A mother seeking help for her mental health loses custody of her children, instead—and it’s so wrong

Perfectly normal feelings resulted in a perfectly NOT normal response. We need to do better.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health

Motherhood Understood

Kate On Prenatal and Postpartum Anxiety, Anger, and Rage

"I had to find it within myself to get the help I needed, and I just wanted to help women never feel alone like I did."

Updated Oct. 10, 2022

Motherhood Understood

Our Partners

Why this is the only brand I’ll use on my baby’s sensitive skin

I'm all for ingredients that are 100% clean and completely non-toxic.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Our Partners, Baby, Parenting

Marriage & Partnerships

10 ways to prepare your relationship for baby, according to a family therapist

5. Have a sense of humor

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Getting Pregnant, Life, Pregnancy, Relationships

Postpartum Products

How to combat postpartum hair loss, mama (and products that really help!)

You're not imagining it. Being a mom does change your hair.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Postpartum Products, Beauty, Beauty & Style, Health & Wellness, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Celebrity News

Our favorite items from Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard’s baby line, Hello Bello

From diapers and baby wipes to shampoo and body wash to sunscreen and laundry detergent.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

Celebrity News, Life, News

Baby Names

These are the most popular gender-neutral baby names of the century

Did your kid's name make the list?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

Baby Names

Life

YouTube’s Blippi is going on the road, but the actor who plays him isn’t

Some parents are NOT pleased.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Baby Shopping Guide

What baby items are really worth splurging on?

As a parent of three kids under four, I've quickly learned when it is worth spending money on clothes, gear and all the other baby essentials and when it's worth saving.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Parenting