AI bots putting kids at risk: What parents need to know now
If it feels like every time you catch up with one digital trend, another one pops up, you’re not imagining it. Parenting today means navigating a world where apps, games,…
New poll shows kids want more freedom and less screen time
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, childhood probably meant riding your bike around the neighborhood, exploring nearby parks, or wandering to the corner store on your own.…
Why a mom calls her kids her built-in best friends
Brooke Raybould—a homeschooling mom of five with a successful business and a large following—recently shared a TikTok that quickly went viral. In it, she explains that she doesn’t prioritize friendships.…
Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help? – Motherly
This article is sponsored by OmniActive. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas. A recent Motherly social survey revealed that 82% of moms are worried about…
Mom uses AI to cut 97% of her mental load and spend more time with her kids
Most moms don’t need a smartwatch to track their stress levels—the mental load of parenting does that all on its own. It’s the never-ending checklist in your head: Who’s got…
Butter recall alert: Hidden milk allergen puts kids at risk
When you’re parenting a child with food allergies, label-reading becomes second nature. One missed ingredient, especially one as common as milk, can turn a regular meal into an emergency. That’s…
Smartphone use before age 13 harms kids’ mental health
According to a large-scale study published in Global Advances in Health and Medicine, receiving a smartphone before the age of 13 is associated with significantly poorer mind health outcomes in…
5 Back-to-School Safety Tips for Kids with Severe Allergies
This article is sponsored by neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray). Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas. The first day of a new school year seems so…
PBS Kids may disappear—here’s why that matters for your family
Earlier this morning, the Senate approved sweeping cuts to public media funding, threatening PBS Kids and with it, one of the few screen-time options built entirely around how children learn…
The Oasis Kids Are All Right: Meet the Next Gen of Gallaghers
“I have memories of being super young at shows and falling asleep with ear defenders on,” says Anaïs Gallagher, recalling what many would regard as the ultimate rock ’n’ roll…