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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

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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. 25, 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

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. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Pregnancy

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna’s family just got bigger—and it’s the news she’s always wanted

Rihanna’s dream of having a daughter has come true — the singer and A$AP Rocky just introduced baby Rocki

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.

News

After setbacks and a vasectomy reversal, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk welcome their fourth baby

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

News, Baby, Celebrity News

Celebrity News

Luke Combs’ sons had the sweetest role in announcing baby no. 3

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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

Parenting

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

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

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

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Child

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Child, Parenting

Safety

Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know

A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Parenting

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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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State signs historic bill to protect children from silent threat

This legislation is a major win for parents and kids alike.

Updated Dec. 28, 2023

Life, Children's Health

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Labor & Delivery

More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why

According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Labor & Delivery, Women's Health

Adoption

Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Adoption

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Motherly Stories

5 ways I became a better labor & delivery nurse by being a NICU mama

You may not be physically close to your baby but I will do everything in my power for you to feel close to them.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Motherly Stories

Mom talks about son's stuffed giraffe on tiktok

Viral & Trending

Boy reunites with beloved stuffie after accidentally leaving it in Paris—grab a tissue

The internet was used for good that day.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

TikTok grandma explaining natural mouse repellent solution

Life

Grandma shares easy, nontoxic method to keep mice out of your home

Babs’ tip is particularly valuable for those living in cold climates who experience an onslaught of critters in their garages or cabinets during the winter.

Updated Dec. 28, 2023

Life, Home

Celebrity News

Kate Winslet says she was told to settle for the ‘fat girl roles’ early in her career

She was even called by the name "Blubber" at one point.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Celebrity News

Black Woman With CTG Belt Giving Birth Black Maternal Mortality

Women's Health

Black moms are dying in childbirth. Why aren’t we talking about the reasons behind this crisis?

This burden should not fall on expectant mothers.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Women's Health, Black Lives Matter

Celebrity News

Yes, Serena Williams’ 4-month-old baby has a workout routine

"We all work out in this family."

Updated Dec. 29, 2023

Celebrity News

Viral tweet about the 'family sick bowl'

Viral & Trending

The internet is divided over the concept of a ‘family sick bowl’

Does YOUR family have a designated bowl for such matters?

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Grandma’s reaction to her granddaughter’s name is absolutely uncalled for

"I simply cannot imagine being a family member who’s being INFORMED of a newborn’s name, and thinking you should have input."

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending, Baby Names

Olympic athlete talks about cellulite on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Cellulite, shmellulite—an Olympic athlete has a message for all of us with a few bumps on our legs

Cellulite is normal and doesn’t reflect fitness levels. Full stop.

Updated Dec. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending

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Fourth Trimester

What I learned analyzing data from my first year postpartum

Everyone’s postpartum experience is different, but one thing is clear: it’s hard work.

Updated Oct. 09, 2024

Fourth Trimester, Postpartum

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Celebrity News

Katherine Heigl is teaching her daughters not to be people-pleasers, and it’s everything

The working mom is sharing priceless wisdom.

Updated Dec. 28, 2023

Celebrity News

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Motherly Stories

My dog saved me while I was postpartum—but I had to let him go

I carried him through his hardest final chapter, just like he carried me through my hardest chapters so many times before.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023

Motherly Stories

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Boost your family’s health in 2024 with these essential wellness products

Whether you're growing your family or working on your personal glow-up.

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Ariel Tyson gives birth on toilet on TikTok

Viral & Trending

Mom gives birth on the toilet in viral TikTok—and that’s not the only surprise

"Caught my 9lb baby over the toilet."

Updated Dec. 22, 2023

Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

Woman goes viral for admitting she doesn’t close her blinds at night

"Why do you think people are looking through your blinds? When is the last time you looked in someone’s house? I’m telling you, people are not looking into your house."

Updated Dec. 21, 2023

Viral & Trending