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White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
is my toddler normal

Is your toddler’s behavior normal or cause for concern? Here’s how to tell

Devon Kuntzman, parenting expert and author of Transforming Toddlerhood helps us parse it out.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
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This 9-year-old picked up a marker—and left millions speechless

Yes, Dylan’s TikTok is amazing. But the bigger message is even better: Kids don’t need to do things “the right way” to do them beautifully.

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
easy sheet pan dinners

8 family-friendly sheet pan dinners that require little more than arranging food

Sometimes the best meals are the ones that happen while you're busy doing everything else.

Updated Sep. 23, 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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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

Shaun Alexander reveals baby no. 14 is on the way—inside life with his 13 kids

From NFL stardom to fathering a bustling household, Shaun Alexander’s journey shows what family connection looks like at scale.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Luke Combs shares a heartwarming family moment as he and Nicole announce baby no. 3 with their sons in tow

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
tru fru freeze dried recall

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 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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9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
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What your mother’s pregnancies can teach you about your own

Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
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This Is How You Should Use Your Cell Phone During Pregnancy

5 tips to protect your baby from potentially harmful radio waves.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
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Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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7 ways to love your body while you’re pregnant

#5—Throw away the scales. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important overall. Eat well and obsess less.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
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Good news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental health

You may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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I’m getting a divorce—why am I thriving compared to the other moms I know?

I am proud to say that I think we are building a better divorce than many people’s marriages—through open communication, putting our kids first and a high degree of mutual respect.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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11 maternity pajamas to keep you comfy through every stage of pregnancy

Because comfortable sleep has never been more important (or harder to come by!)

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Kamala Harris Landmark childcare legislation

VP Kamala Harris announces landmark legislation that will lower childcare costs for 100,000 families

The move will help ease childcare costs for low-income families, among others.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
Young Pregnant Woman — Needed Prenatal Vitamins

Looking for the best prenatal vitamin? 7 reasons why your search ends here

Needed vitamins give your body the ingredients to thrive, not just skim the surface for the bare minimum.

Updated Mar. 13, 2024
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Jon Stewart sharing the grief of losing his dog Dipper will make you ugly-cry

“He was ready. He was tired. But I wasn’t.”

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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14 first-trimester snacks you can actually stomach, according to a nutritionist

Eating while dealing with morning sickness is not for the faint-hearted.

Updated Mar. 02, 2022
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8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Bradley Cooper admits it took him several months to ‘really love’ daughter Lea

It seems the love came on “all of a sudden,” just not right away after she was born.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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I had two miscarriages in six months

A mama tells us how her miscarriages almost broke her… until she got pregnant again.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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