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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

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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
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
Costco

Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costco—complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the slice—all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop. 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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What children’s gender reveal reactions teach us about big feelings

It's important for parents to recognize that these reactions are not necessarily negative but are part of the child's way of processing the upcoming changes.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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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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Loving an autistic child in an intense, sensory world

My son feels the world like a boy without skin to protect him.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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How one mom’s health struggle led to a non-toxic revolution

Branch Basic's co-founder Allison Evans on detoxifying our homes one cleaning product at a time.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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This mom’s secret to easing separation anxiety is just as heartwarming as it is effective

What a sweet method to help your kid (and yourself) feel better about school drop off.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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Teacher goes viral with ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ song—watch the video here

Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or not, you're gonna want to watch Dwayne Reed's video.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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4 ways to avoid summer camp scaries with a vision board

Before your kids head off to camp this summer, make a vision board with them to get them excited and anticipate positive feelings about their camp experience.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
Mom's viral video about school day hours

Mom’s hilarious skit nails how school day hours were probably chosen

"Don't they have, like a great aunt or a grandparent or something?"

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
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Ryan Reynolds reveals baby #4 is a boy during meeting with a father who lost his son

He met with a father who previously lost his son, a huge Deadpool fan, sharing in his memory.

Updated Jul. 30, 2024
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I was a ‘walking zombie’ with undiagnosed PPD—but like so many other women, I never received help

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health recently gave the US a D+ for maternal mental healthcare.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
Dad goes viral for remodeling daughters' closet

Dad goes viral for his amazing DIY closet renovation for his daughters

"POV: You're a dad and this is how you built your daughters' dream closet."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
Mom Uncharted viral video about child 'fan clubs'

Child safety advocate talks about ‘fan club’ accounts for kids

"Give the family their privacy," Sarah ends her video. "They clearly want it."

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year

From sandwiches to sliders to snacks, Dave’s Killer Bread® makes school lunch prep creative—and easy.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024
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IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
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It’s time to end the stigma around using an egg donor

It doesn’t matter how someone becomes a mother.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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Hilary Duff squashes rumors about baby #4 being ‘unplanned’

Never ask if a baby ‘was a mistake’ to anyone.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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