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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
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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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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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Hoda Kotb explains why she never taught her daughters what it means to be ‘on a diet’

Kotb said her 7-year-old didn’t know the word “diet” because she’s “never said it” around her.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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These podcasts will wow your kids all summer (and you’ll love them, too)

Our new favorite summer activity? Podcast co-listening.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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Nicola Coughlan’s brilliant response to being called ‘brave’ for nude scenes is a lesson for us all

One can feel represented on-screen without pressuring our favorite actors.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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From postpartum depression to opioid addiction—and how I found my way back

I was so good at hiding my addiction that nobody knew. But I needed help.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Being a SAHM during the summer can be so hard—so I came up with a plan

Plan, prepare—but also be flexible. I think that's my new summer mantra.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Mom’s brilliant breakdown of how to teach your kid to clean their room is SO helpful

"Sometimes we forget that we have to teach kids how to do things because they do not come naturally."

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Here’s how a pelvic floor PT preps for labor & childbirth

Looking for birth prep advice? Your internet searches stop here.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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How to teach kids about cancer—from a Certified Child Life Specialist

There’s nothing normal about talking to kids about cancer, but unfortunately, it’s rather common. In fact, talking about it can provide them with a sense of relief that they don’t have to make sense of things on their own.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Have you seen photos of the viral, 20-foot-tall IUD in Washington, DC? Here’s what it means

It was there to help raise awareness and support passage of the Right to Contraception Act ahead of its vote in the Senate.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Epidurals during labor significantly decrease birth complications, according to new study

Epidurals can provide more than comfort and pain management when it comes to labor and delivery.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Jimmy Kimmel shares emotional update about son’s 3rd open heart surgery

"We went into this experience with a lot of optimism and nearly as much fear and came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid."

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Should these parents have relied on a 16-year-old to babysit overnight?

The internet has feelings about this couple treating their teen babysitter like a night nurse.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Taylor Swift comes to Lady Gaga’s defense after ‘invasive’ pregnancy speculation

“Gaga doesn’t owe anyone an explanation & neither does any woman,” Swift wrote.

Updated Jun. 06, 2024
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Mom goes viral for creating ‘How To Be A Person’ summer camp—because it’s genius

This mom created her own “summer camp” for her kids to teach them essential life skills.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
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