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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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Debby Ryan pregnancy

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
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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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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
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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
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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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Kelly Osbourne says she was ‘hungry for 9 months’ when pregnant with gestational diabetes

"I didn't get to have the pregnancy where you eat whatever you want. It sucked."

Updated May. 06, 2024
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Gross—but satisfying—TikTok shows how nasal irrigation helps congested babies and toddlers

It may be controversial and look a little scary, but it's perfectly safe.

Updated May. 06, 2024
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Overwhelmed by your prenatal vitamin options? These are the ones you need

Needed takes a radically-better approach to satisfy the demands of pregnancy and postpartum with abundance―not bare minimums.

Updated May. 06, 2024
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To my partner: One day, we’ll miss all of this

But right now we have all this. All this beauty. All this wonder. All this joy. Right at our fingertips.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
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Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Gen Z moms are less likely to support gun control and paid leave this election year, our survey shows

Moms under 30 are 3 times less likely than older moms to support key federal policies, Motherly’s 2024 State of Motherhood survey found. But I’m not surprised.

Updated May. 20, 2024
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Americans can finally watch the banned ‘Bluey’ episode on YouTube

Disney+ refused to stream this 'Bluey' episode where a male dog pretends to give birth.

Updated May. 03, 2024
Weighted sleep sacks

Mass retailers have pulled weighted infant sleepwear from shelves due to safety concerns

Pediatric health experts and lawmakers alike are concerned about the safety of weighted infant sleepwear.

Updated May. 03, 2024
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People have strong opinions about this grandma’s Mother’s Day rant

She doesn’t want older moms, grandmas, and MILs to be forgotten.

Updated May. 03, 2024
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Hyperemesis gravidarum specialist argues for greater investment in women’s health

Dr. Marlena Fejzo’s discovery of the gene that causes extreme morning sickness spurred the launch of a new clinic specializing in its treatment.

Updated May. 03, 2024
Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes gets refreshingly candid about being an ‘older mom’

"In my 20s, I shouldn't have even been around a child."

Updated May. 02, 2024
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Breaking bigger: The messy business of expanding your heart

In watching my firstborn love on my newborn, the swell of joy broke my heart ever-so-slightly bigger, again.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Playing ‘Memory Keeper’ for your kids is a bittersweet job

I never predicted the pressure I’d feel to catalog every important moment of my child’s life

Updated May. 03, 2024
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Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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