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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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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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WanaBana puree pouch recall—’may contain elevated levels of lead’

“If you have WanaBana brand apple cinnamon puree products in your home, do not eat them or feed them to your children."

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Rihanna red carpet December 2023

Rihanna is loving that boy mom life: ‘I thought I was a girl mom, but I’m a boy mom’

She’s shining “bright like a diamond” as a mom of two boys.

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari opens up about cutting out her dad from her life

"When you start now messing with my kids, I'm not doing it."

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
Disney plus viral tiktok

Family is horrified to realize they accidentally spent $10K on Disney+ gift cards

"We leave in six days and the parks are selling out of tickets because it's Christmas. My mom is distraught."

Updated Dec. 20, 2023
mom giving baby stomach massage infant massage mental health benefits for mom

Baby massage can support mothers’ mental health, study finds

Infant massage lowered postpartum depression symptoms and helped with bonding.

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
family holding hands around dinner table breaking cultural traditions

Facing opposing family values this holiday season

I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them. 

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
Quaker Oats on store shelves

Check your pantry, because Quaker Oats just issued a massive recall on dozens of products

So far, there are no reports of illness due to the contaminated products.

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt responds to critics who say she’s ‘unrecognizable’

"Aging in Hollywood is really hard,” she said. “You can't do anything right."

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
Shawn Johnson East new baby with family

Shawn Johnson reveals the sex and name of the family’s brand new addition

The retired Olympic gymnast made the announcement on Instagram

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
family shopping at Christmas market teach kids about personal finance

What holiday shopping can teach kids about personal finance

From setting a budget to giving back, here are three ways to incorporate money lessons into your holiday prep.

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
Katie Couric finding out she's going to be a grandma

Katie Couric shares the moment she found out she’s gonna be a grandma—and it’s great

Katie Couric's daughters used a Taylor Swift concert to tell her the big news.

Updated Dec. 18, 2023
Mom explaining holiday boundaries in Instagram

Every mom needs to hear this completely reasonable list of holiday boundaries for newborns

"We're not playing hot potato with a newborn or an infant.8i0-]\"

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
Holiday spirit week

This mom nails everything wrong with school ‘spirit week’ during the holidays

What do you mean you need a three-piece suit by tomorrow morning and it’s 8 p.m.?

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
pregnant mom holding belly

To the moms who gave my kids their hand-me-downs—thank you

I swear, I just brought up the 18-month clothes, but now I need to get the 24-month size clothes out.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
mom holding baby and scooping formula into a bottle

Dear formula mom—I see you

Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
Mom flying with baby on airplane

Mom says she was ‘humiliated’ by a flight attendant because of her daughter’s dirty diaper

After the flight, the mom says the flight attendant told her she was placed on the 'no-fly list.'

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
Woman working from home in front of computer having virtual meeting

Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

“It’s one interesting piece of the puzzle, but not the whole story.”

Updated Dec. 17, 2023
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