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California just drew a line in the sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 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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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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TikTok video shows why a mother hasn’t moved her daughter’s shoes in three years — and the grief behind them

A mother’s daughter left her shoes in the same spot three years ago — and she hasn’t moved them since, finding comfort and connection in the midst of grief.

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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The simple restaurant rule this dad swears by—and the surprising skill it’s teaching his kids

This dad’s simple “restaurant rule” is going viral for teaching kids confidence, empathy, and social skills—one order at a time

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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Beyond ‘gentle’: How today’s parents are blending parenting styles—and breaking cycles

Modern parents aren’t following just one style anymore. From cycle-breaking to gentle parenting, they’re blending approaches

Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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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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Listening to music with your kids boosts your bond—especially with teenagers

Building your relationship is as easy as turning on the radio.

Updated May. 02, 2018
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Marriage is: Choosing each other again and again (and again)

When it's beautiful and inspiring, when it's hard and tiring, when it's fun and adventurous, when it's mundane and monotonous.

Updated May. 24, 2024
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5 easy ways to get active in supporting maternal mental health

1. Be gentle with yourself

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kylie tells Kim what motherhood has *really* been like

Plus, how the baby boom has brought the siblings closer together.

Updated May. 02, 2018
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6 Common Nursery Mistakes

Sage mom advice for what NOT to do in baby's room.

Updated May. 01, 2018
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Transitioning from a working mom to SAHM was much harder than I thought

I assumed that once I was a stay-at-home mom, I would become a laid back, relaxed lady of leisure, but I was so wrong.

Updated May. 01, 2018
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This free support group for new moms is a gift to parents everywhere

It's a great way to take that first step to getting help.

Updated May. 01, 2018
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True life: My car is my second home

I've gotten a lot done in my Chevy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I had preconceived ideas about my autistic child’s future—and I was wrong

After his diagnosis we wrote off so many possibilities in our minds and in our hearts and we didn't need to.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018
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This mom’s Target run proves why representation matters

My son Charlie, who has cerebral palsy, saw a boy who looked like him in a way that people rarely did.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018
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Doulas are amazing and New York State is recognizing that

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new pilot program that would expand Medicaid coverage for doulas.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018
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True life: I had postpartum depression and didn’t realize it

I started feeling stressed out every time he cried, which was often.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018
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Perfect parents don’t exist—so why do we keep expecting them to?

90% of moms feel judged with 48% of moms saying they feel negatively assessed by strangers in their communities.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018
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OMG Did You See The Rock’s Skin-to-Skin Picture?

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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6 Ways Coachella Is Now Momchella

2018 will go down as the year of the mama at Coachella. And rightfully so.

Updated Apr. 27, 2018
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Want a great marriage? Don’t compromise—try this instead

We need to find another way of being in a relationship that does not involve abandoning our needs.

Updated Jul. 19, 2023
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