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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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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. 09, 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
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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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My baby became less interested in breastfeeding and I struggled at first

But it doesn't have to be "all or nothing," mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Prenatal depression is the most under-diagnosed pregnancy complication in the U.S.

More than 400,000 babies are born to depressed mothers every year.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Pink perfectly explains the pain of miscarriage: ‘You feel like your body is broken’

Pink says she's "had several miscarriages", the first at age 17.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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I took CBD and it made me a more present, less anxious mom

In some ways, I'm an unlikely person to be jumping on the CBD bandwagon. I don't even drink alcohol anymore. But (like a lot of moms) I do deal with anxiety and have a lot of difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Updated Jul. 05, 2022
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Danielle on falling in love with her son after postpartum depression

I never imagined there would be a way out. If there’s one thing I’d like any struggling mother to hear, it’s that there IS a way out. You won’t be in the darkness forever, and you are not alone.

Updated Oct. 13, 2022
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I cried for 2 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding my toddler

This is what helped me take care of myself as I navigated the weaning experience.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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There’s joy in motherhood—even when there is no ‘balance’

Balance is not a destination, it's a practice. A practice of recognizing our choices.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why Montessori teachers don’t use time-outs

Is it punishment or consequences that get children to behave? Not necessarily.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kim Kardashian threw a CBD baby shower for baby #4

The shower-goers made their own CBD-infused bath salts, took part in meditations and sound baths and tried various forms of CBD. Guests included Paris Hilton, Chrissy Teigen and of course, Kim's fam.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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Sometimes I really miss my life before kids

You're not a bad mom for thinking, I miss just being me. And you'd be surprised how many of us have thought that exact same thing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This powerful video from Google shows women experiencing infertility they’re not alone

"Being a mom is hard work. Becoming one is, too."

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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Most parents feel like they’re failing during first year of parenthood

Way too many parents are internalizing blame they don't deserve.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This image depicting human milk ducts went viral—but for the wrong reasons

Though it's anatomically incorrect, it still sparks a discussion of empowerment.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
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