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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
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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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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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New parents want to be a ‘coloring book family’ in restaurants

"You’re not a bad parent, but it’s bad parenting."

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
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Kylie Kelce reveals past miscarriage, slams pregnancy speculation: ‘Let’s do better’

“I do not take getting pregnant or trying to get pregnant lightly,” she says.

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
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Breastfed baby tries a bottle for the first time, and it did NOT go well 

“I’ll stick to the main source of supply,” mama joked.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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Southwest flight attendant saves the day with a crying baby midair

"On flight 2890 yesterday this angel saved me on my baby's first plane ride."

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
Baby saved by Count the Kicks app

Mom says ‘Count the Kicks’ app saved her baby’s life during her third trimester

Count the Kicks is an app that monitors a baby’s activity in the womb.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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I took my kids out of school for 3 months to travel—and we’re doing it again

The kids learned more in that time than they ever would have in a history class in school because they got to see things up close, in person.

Updated Jul. 19, 2024
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Yes, even busy parents and professionals can schedule a weekly ‘me night’—here’s how

Consider this your permission slip and how-to guide for reclaiming some of your precious time and energy for yourself. You’ll be a better mom and spouse for it.

Updated Jul. 19, 2024
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My childhood dream came true at the pool—as a 37-year-old mother of two

After years of aging, being a foodie and birthing two children, my whole body jiggles, but I own it. It has shown me sacred strength, earning my unparalleled respect.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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Mom warns about hypothermia after son experiences terrifying ‘cold shock’ at the beach

“Just because they can handle it doesn't mean they can handle it,” she wrote.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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In the 2 years since launching, the 988 crisis hotline has taken 10 million calls

"That's 10 million people who, often on the worst day of their life, had a resource to reach out to."

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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Anna Faris opens up about coparenting her tween son with ex-husband Chris Pratt

"He told me that he has an armpit hair, so it's happening."

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Only 1/4 of teens feel their social and emotional needs are being met, according to new study

The new study highlights a sizable perception gap between teens’ needs and their parents’ beliefs.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Grandma with ALS shares the sweet way she’ll always be able to read to her grandkids

“I know it’s not the same as having a little one in your lap, but I can guarantee my arms will still be around them.”

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Potty training post-mortem: What went wrong, how we recovered and what we learned

Things started off well, then fell apart. We couldn’t believe how hard the process was.

Updated Jul. 21, 2024
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How to talk to kids about politics in an election year

If it feels hard to broach the subject, don’t worry—but don’t avoid it. Talking to kids about politics in an age-appropriate way can strengthen their understanding—and your relationship.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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Women who live in rural areas have limited options when it comes to labor and delivery

Rural hospitals across the U.S. are shutting down their labor and delivery wards.

Updated Jul. 16, 2024
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