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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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I would never trade my life, but sometimes I’m jealous of moms who don’t have babies anymore

They weren't physical things I coveted. Oh no. What I coveted most were ease and freedom.

Updated Jul. 11, 2018
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To the mother who feels lonely right now—it won’t be like this forever

Moms, take your armor off. There are troops to help us in this beautiful, complicated thing called motherhood

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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Being a mom doesn’t hold you back—Kylie Jenner on track to be America’s youngest billionaire

Not only is Jenner set to soon be a billionaire, and not only is she the youngest person on Forbes' list of the 60 richest self-made women in America, but she's doing it as a mom. That, she says, gives her even more drive.

Updated Jul. 11, 2018
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Ivanka Trump champions paid family leave policy—and calls for bipartisan support

Because it's an issue people on both sides of the aisle should be thinking about.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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Cardi B’s baby is here and she picked a name as unique as she is

Congrats to Cardi, her little girl has arrived!

Updated Jul. 11, 2018
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Motherhood is: Having no days off

You should know that every day no longer belongs to you. It belongs to your baby.

Updated Jul. 10, 2018
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Stitch Fix launches genius—and affordable!—boxes for kids

A rotating closet for kids with very little work for parents.

Updated Jul. 10, 2018
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10 reasons the U.S. should support breastfeeding policy

Supporting breastfeeding moms doesn't mean NOT supporting formula feeders.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Mamas around the world rejoice: All 12 Thai boys + coach are out of the cave

It was a harrowing ordeal, but the boys are now able to see (but not yet touch) their families.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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5 easy side-hustles mamas can use to make extra money

They might not be able to replace your full-time salary, but a few hundred dollars a month can help you cover the cost of groceries and diapers.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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Cooking with toddlers isn’t easy, but it teaches them independence and teamwork

It's only natural that I want to share this passion with my own little girl.

Updated Jul. 09, 2018
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Starbucks is ditching plastic straws for a very good reason

Goodbye environmentally harmful straws, hello adult sippy cups.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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Khloe Kardashian on the difficult decision to stop breastfeeding: ‘I tried every trick in the book’

Like her sister Kim, Khloe has embraced formula feeding because that's what works for her.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Build-A-Bear is having its first annual ‘Pay-Your-Age’ Day

Now you know what you're doing this Thursday, July 12.

Updated Jul. 09, 2018
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True life: Toddlers and ‘personal space’ don’t mix

To her, what's mine is hers and what's hers is hers. Where I am she is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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We’re not anti-breastfeeding, says the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the NYT report

HHS national spokesperson Caitlin Oakley tells Motherly, "Recent reporting attempts to portray the U.S. position at the recent World Health Assembly as 'anti-breastfeeding' are patently false."

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Report: Health officials shocked by U.S. opposition of breastfeeding resolution

The New York Times report details U.S. resistance to a breastfeeding resolution for the World Health Organization.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Why is Chrissy Teigen breastfeeding a doll? Child development, says research

By feeding the doll, she's feeding Luna's development.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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