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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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, News, Teen, Teen Activities

News

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

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

Viral & Trending

Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Celebrity News

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Breastfeeding, Parenting

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News

Mom of four shares the school drop-off truth every parent needs to hear

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Meghan Martin says parents should stress less about early milestones and focus on connection.

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

News

A viral TikTok highlights the importance of teaching children “distress tolerance”

Updated Sep. 09, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Breastfeeding, Parenting

Parenting

New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1

The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting

Safety

Most toddler towers failed safety tests—here’s what parents need to know

New safety tests from Consumer Reports reveal a serious concern: most toddler towers on the market failed when it came to stability and entrapment risks.

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting, Toddler

Parenting

Mom gets a hilarious lesson in life imitation from her daughter

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Baby Learn & Play

How one classic childhood game actually benefits young babies’ brains

New research says a little game of I Spy has big benefits for babies’ brains. ?

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Baby Learn & Play, Baby, Parenting

Baby

Stick Baby In The Closet

A crafty mama shows step-by-step how to turn a walk-in closet into a nursery.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Baby, Parenting

Back To School

Prepping for the Kindergarten Transition

The mama behind Lucky Penny blog gets ready for her first day of school.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

Life

Should New Parents Go To Couples’ Counseling?

An LCSW gives tips on the stresses new parents face and how counseling can help.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Life

Decluttering burst: Let go of 100 things in less than an hour

60 minutes is all you need.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life

Parenting

29 ways for kids to play, discover and have fun offline

11. Flower necklaces—remember how fun those are?! ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

To encourage + motivate, try these 3 better ways to praise kids

When praise labels a child (e.g., “I am smart”), it’s easy to focus on looking good instead of learning.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Parenting

11 ways to respond to your child’s tears with empathy

8. I can hear you are crying, but I don’t know what you need. Will you help me understand?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Life

Why ‘connected parenting’ is the secret to happy families

Responding to irrational requests with positivity isn’t always easy. Here’s how to replenish your own well.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

Life

Parenting

Positive parenting: 19 phrases that turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’

Saying “yes, and…” shows your child respect.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Life

The complicated art of getting my husband to complete the task

I know we’re both not perfect. I have some things to work on, but here’s one of yours.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Life, Relationships

Career & Money

What to say to reduce the next generation’s working-mom guilt

New research shows the way we talk about our roles in front of our daughters seriously affects their views.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Career & Money, Life, Work & Motherhood

Parental Leave

The real-life benefits of paternity leave—proven by Amazon

The success of Amazon’s policies demonstrate paternity leave is a win-win for families + businesses.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parental Leave, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

How becoming a boy mom transformed the way I see men

The thing about becoming a parent is that it truly transforms how you see the world.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Life

Child

Screen Time Alternatives

Fun and creative ways to entertain the family that don't require a charger.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

Parenting

Screen time makes me feel guilty—and helps keep me sane

An extra episode here and there isn’t going to break us.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting

Baby Shopping Guide

Eco friendly baby: Go green with our top toy picks

Go green or go home.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

In the battle between sleep vs. pacifier, I choose sleep

The truth is, he needs the sleep and so do I. So why wage a paci war?

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting

Home Shopping Guides

Time for a shopping spree: IKEA’s 9 most popular baby & kid items

Best yet: These items require little to no assembly!

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Home Shopping Guides, Baby, Baby Shopping Guide, Home, Life, Parenting

Back To School

Back-to-school signs—to print, snap + post!

Use our printable signs to document the new school year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

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