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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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This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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To the mama trying to feed her baby the best way she knows how

Take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to help your stressed-out child feel calm again

Teach your kids to choose their own ending.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Relax, your body knows *exactly* what to do during birth

So calm your brain and watch what your body can do.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This viral video shows dad during baby’s first shots feeling what we ALL do

“I felt his pain but at the same time, it was all about love,” Lee told ABC News. “I know he felt the love because his daddy was there.”

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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Kristen Bell’s breast-pump mishap is one all working moms can relate to

When you've gotta pump, you've gotta pump.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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A letter to my wild child

At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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4 Things I Learned from Motherhood That I Wish I Knew Before.

You don't have to give up everything to focus on your baby.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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What I want to tell my pregnant self about being a mom

You will learn as you go and that’s okay. Baby thinks you’re an expert, even when you make mistakes.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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I suddenly found myself missing 4 am feedings

Take time to treasure the still, silent moments that your baby falls asleep in your arms.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Millennial mamas: Let’s be the generation that ends mom shaming

It’s not easy being a mama. Especially in a social media saturated society. But we need to be a team. We need to support each other.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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How my second-born child gets the best of me

Just as my heart doubled in size to make room for you the night you were born, I am making room in life for exactly who you are.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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What every parent needs to know about human emotional development

1. We often use the word emotion and feeling interchangeably, but they refer to different things.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Something very strange happens to *time* when you become a mom for the first time

Whatever happened, wherever she eventually went, this was it. We were it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The chaos of motherhood is a part of the magic

Sometimes it’s not clear that something doesn’t matter until you get a little space from it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The simple way to create a Montessori play space at home

Even small changes in a room can have a noticeable impact on children’s behavior.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Trying to get pregnant? Red wine might be the key, says study

An anti-inflammatory in red wine could help you get pregnant with as little as one glass a week.

Updated Dec. 17, 2021
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Delayed cord clamping can save babies’ lives, study finds

Waiting just 60 seconds could make a huge difference.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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City Baby Registry Picks

15 things that will make parenting in the city easier.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Dear baby, I want you to know the world

“Open your heart to the opinions and viewpoints of others—treasure them.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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