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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

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Toddler

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

Toddler, Toddler Health, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News

Food

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

Food

Pregnancy

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

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Pregnancy

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

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Parenting

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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

Parenting

Parenting apps can plan the party and write the note—but they can’t give what matters most

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

Parents are ditching screens and reviving these 80s habits—and the results are surprising

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral video of daughter caught sneaking cat into ballet class

Viral & Trending

Twin sneaks family cat into ballet class—and her explanation is priceless

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, News

Parenting

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

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Parenting apps can plan the party and write the note—but they can’t give what matters most

41% of parents say they’re often so stressed they can’t function.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

Parents are ditching screens and reviving these 80s habits—and the results are surprising

Families are weaving those timeless practices into modern life—with a litt le more intention, safety, and heart.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Ultrasound nails: celebrate your little one with this cute trend

This is not the trend we saw coming but darn if it isn't cute!

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Viral & Trending, Beauty

Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom talks mom rage on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Mom perfectly nails the issues at the core of ‘mom rage’ in viral TikTok

"I made a video on mom rage because I have noticed a trend from women who are struggling in motherhood: they look inside themselves and feel they are not enough."

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

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Motherly Stories

What we need changes: Why I keep a stack of jeans in the back of my closet

I can fantasize about living different lives where I wear the jeans

Updated Jan. 11, 2024

Motherly Stories, Life

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Marriage & Partnerships

28 powerful questions to ask your partner to bring you closer

"How can I be a better partner to you?"

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Marriage & Partnerships, Self Care

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Viral TikTok from ‘The Lunch Lady’ shows all the hard work and care happening in the cafeteria

They’re the true unsung heroes of school

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Viral & Trending, Nutrition

Viral & Trending

Mom is stunned her child’s teacher won’t allow chapstick in the classroom

One comment said, "This teacher is on a power trip. We had one like this last year. You’re not wrong mama!"

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Motherly Stories

The forgotten shaving lesson

I blame my mother, but I cover the blame in excuses.

Updated Jan. 11, 2024

Motherly Stories

woman hugging toddler girl - preparing a toddler for a new sibling

Motherly Stories

The ups and downs of helping a toddler prepare for the arrival of a new sibling

I felt helpless to fix the mess my family had become.

Updated Jun. 02, 2025

Motherly Stories, Parenting

News

A Pennsylvania teen is fighting for her life in a coma due to an untreated UTI

"She's a perfectly healthy 18-year-old who on Sunday was fighting for her life."

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

News

mother and son sitting on kitchen floor talking non-physical compliments

Parenting

The power of words: Why non-physical compliments mean so much more to children (and adults)

Next time you want to praise your kid, try one of these 25 non-physical compliments.

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

Mom asks if she’s wrong for giving her newborn the same name as her friend’s stillborn baby

"Eventually my friend started crying and revealed that Adelaide was the name she’d chosen for her stillborn baby."

Updated Jan. 11, 2024

Viral & Trending, Baby Names

Fitness

The 5 postpartum fitness apps we tell our best friends about

So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

Fitness, Postpartum

Parenting

Gentle parenting isn’t actually a new concept

An expert dispels the myths around the latest trendy parenting style.

Updated Jan. 10, 2024

Parenting

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Motherly Stories

When I had kids, I stopped being a people-pleaser

I set firm boundaries to protect my family and my mental health.

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Motherly Stories

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Travis Barker gets grilled about whether he’s a ‘strict parent’ by daughter Alabama

“No one should take themselves so seriously.” Or should they?

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Viral & Trending

Julia Roberts walking the red carpet in 2022

Celebrity News

The internet is going WILD over this fun fact about Julia Roberts’ birth

This is the wildest, sweetest story ever.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023

Celebrity News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella reveals she has a malignant brain tumor

"You learn that you're probably not as strong as you thought you were when you have to really think about the real things, and I realized that I need support from everybody."

Updated Jan. 12, 2024

Celebrity News, Health & Wellness