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New report shows AI bots are putting kids at riskโ€”what parents can do now

AI chatbotsโ€”programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal.ย 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Legoโ€”and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Recordโ€”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 itโ€™s like for you in 2025.

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Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birthโ€”and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, itโ€™s not just hard to find a place to give birth. Itโ€™s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
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Why stress during pregnancy affects your babyโ€™s gut health

โ€œThe upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.โ€

Updated Jul. 31, 2025
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French baby names are having a momentโ€”and Olivia Culpoโ€™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 mandatesโ€”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 riskโ€”what parents can do now

AI chatbotsโ€”programs that can sound like celebrities, mimic real friendships, and feel surprisingly personal.ย 

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
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Friends throw a surprise birthday at Costcoโ€”complete with hugs, pizza, and plenty of shopping carts

The clip shows hugs, laughter, and pizza by the sliceโ€”all in between shopping carts and a warehouse backdrop.ย 

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 Womenโ€™s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Dad goes viral for ‘breastfeeding’ while mama recovered from C-section

A nurse's great idea turned into an unforgettable moment for this new dad.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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Tammy Duckworth believes #familiesbelongtogetherโ€”and brought her baby to the protest, too

"I'm lucky to be the mom of 2 incredible little girls & I can't even begin to imagine being torn away from them or the pain and fear they would feel if they were ripped from my arms," says Duckworth.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Tia Mowry just announced her daughterโ€™s name and itโ€™s ๐Ÿ˜

It's so unique it's not even on the Social Security Administration's baby name chart.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Graco Uno2Duo Review

5 things you need to know about the brand's new convertible stroller.

Updated Dec. 05, 2021
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To all the single moms who feel the intensity of being the only parentโ€”I see you

My son and I remain a two-person squad, untouched by outside influence, interacting with each other on the most fundamental level.

Updated Jun. 28, 2018
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Serena Williams on pumping in the locker room

She opens up and shares some truths.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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My baby doesn’t sleep through the nightโ€“please stop asking me if he does

He will sleep through the night eventually and I have that to look forward to, but right now I will enjoy his midnight snuggles.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
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What the kid’s big age gap means for Chip and Jo’s new baby

When there's eight years between kids, the youngest can actually be more like the oldest.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Elizabeth Smart will soon be a mama to 3!

The author and advocate's little family is growing.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Tia Mowry’s honest post about her post-baby body is what every new mama needs to see ๐Ÿ‘

"Ladies, it's okay that our bodies are not PERFECT after our babies are born. Give yourself time. Go at your own pace. Don't allow people to put a time limit on YOUR body," shemwrote.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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One mama’s viral post highlights a surprisingly common slide hazard

Going down on an adult's lap increases a child's risk of leg fractures.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Dear Middle Child: We will find our new normal, I promise

Bear with me as I try to establish some sort of balance in raising all three of you without letting anyone down.

Updated Jun. 26, 2018
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Why I donโ€™t want to call my C-Section a ‘Belly Birth’

The latest chapter in the birthing wars.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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Throwing away our stroller, I realized: I don’t have babies anymore

It was my faithful friend since the day my first baby was born.

Updated Jun. 26, 2018
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Does your child have separation anxiety? How to know

Discover how to identify separation anxiety in your child and helpful tips for easing their worries.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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