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Tylenol when pregnant

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
Viral 9 year old perfectly writing brand logos

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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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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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. 25, 2025
Tylenol when pregnant

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
what baby kicks tell you

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

That first flutter—a gentle tap like butterfly wings—may be your baby’s earliest way of bonding with you.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall

Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

About 20,000 Hoovy cooling gel pads for car seats and strollers were recalled after a child suffered burns.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Amazon recalls

Thousands of baby and kids’ items sold on Amazon recalled—here’s what parents need to know

Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a wave of recalls affecting thousands of baby and kids’ products.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
Tween's drama

Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

Drama is often something deeper: an overwhelmed nervous system that needs support, not punishment.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
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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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“Looking good for postpartum” isn’t the compliment we think it is—Kylie Kelce has a better idea

"I think we should be more concerned about the overall well-being of women postpartum. I don't think that we need to bounce back.”

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
Birthday - a woman and children sitting on a blue couch

A birthday they’ll never forget: Mom gives birth to all 4 kids on the same day

"They actually were saying that [Kailowa] was going to be born on that day," Nauzhae recalled. 

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
a baby looking at a drawer for nicotine pouches

This common household item poisoned thousands of toddlers—and the risk is still rising

Most cases involved toddlers under 2 years old, and more than 98% occurred in the home.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
a group of babyletto chairs on a purple background

Popular nursery chair recalled for overheating hazard—here’s what parents need to know

So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Brent-Rooker

MLB player feeds his baby during the Home Run Derby—then shuts down the critic who questioned it

Rooker’s small act of caregiving briefly stole the show—and sparked a larger conversation about parenting.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt sitting on a wooden surface

Pete Davidson announces baby news in the most Pete way—and yes, there are photos

“The pair couldn’t be more excited,” TMZ reports.

Updated Jul. 18, 2025
pbs defunding vote

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Losing PBS Kids means losing a trusted educational foundation for millions of families.

Updated Jul. 21, 2025
A collage of a baby - Nickname

Toddler picks up mom’s nickname for dad… and won’t stop using it

So they hear & understand everything except the “put that down” sentence. 🤔

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
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Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025
Chris Pratt

Katherine Schwarzenegger hired a stepparenting coach—here’s what every blended family can learn

“Stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren’t a parent, you’re not a nanny, you’re not an assistant.”

Updated Jul. 18, 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
a woman speaking into a microphone

Menopause care is finally getting a national spotlight—and lawmakers are stepping up

“Here I am, a woman in my mid-40s, telling my doctor that my brain isn’t working properly, and once again, I was dismissed as ‘fine.’”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
a baby on a baby monitor - Viral Tiktok

Mom checks the baby monitor—and sees something she’ll never forget

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
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Florida just made parking easier for pregnant moms—could your state be next?

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

Updated Jul. 25, 2025
a group of people in a dance studio

Ballet moms are done hiding their postpartum bodies—and they’re changing the rules of the stage

“We’re told we should do it ‘for the love of the art form,’ but we still have bills to pay and families to raise.”

Updated Jul. 16, 2025
A grandpa playing with kids

A neighbor, a hose, and a group of kids—this summer scene is melting hearts across the internet

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Uterine transplant

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Updated Jul. 15, 2025
Mom talking about Postpartum USA vs Mexico

New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
Facebook reel shows grandparents love

When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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