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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. 26, 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
Parenting apps

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
1980s 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
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
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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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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
Woman talks about not closing blinds

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
two women at holiday party kind words for a friend experiencing infertility

Broken hearts at holiday parties

While all along I was trying to find the right words, maybe all we needed was a kind way to speak.

Updated Dec. 26, 2023
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Embracing a career downshift in your late thirties

In reality, true success is being able to find balance and prioritize what truly matters to you.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
boy on wrong flight

6-year-old boy placed on the wrong flight ends up in Orlando

"The flight attendant—after mom handed him with paperwork—did she let him go by himself?"

Updated Dec. 26, 2023
Mom waxes daughter's unibrow on TikTok

Mom waxes her young daughter’s unibrow and sparks major debate in viral TikTok

She says she'd rather people think she was a 'bad mom' than let her daughter have a unibrow.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023
remi bader and ozempic

TikTok influencer gets real about her struggles with popular weight loss drug Ozempic

She said she "gained double the weight back" after stopping the medication.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023
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Snakes, elevators and a life-threatening illness—letting go of fear for the sake of my son

As my son writes his own chapters, he should be free of my scars.

Updated Dec. 13, 2023
mother putting her daughter to bed

25 positive phrases to say to your kids at bedtime

“You have such a kind heart.”

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
woman doing laundry with washing machine

Expert warns of possible consequences of viral laundry hack

Critical thinking is very important when it comes to doing your research on internet hacks.

Updated Dec. 24, 2023
child hands doing Christmas craft holiday activities for kids

4 easy activities to do with your kids over the holiday break

Beat boredom and keep little hands busy.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
woman laying on bed surrogacy journey

Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Dr Becky on Instagram - Don't force a thank you

Dr. Becky expertly explains why you shouldn’t force kids to say ‘thank you’ after receiving gifts

Her viral video demonstrates a more effective way to teach children about gratitude.

Updated Dec. 22, 2023
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Study reveals why you should think twice about microwaving holiday leftovers in your plastic containers

It might be tempting to use your stash of reusable plastic containers collected from takeout restaurants. 

Updated Dec. 22, 2023
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