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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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Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Morning sickness research

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
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
mom teaches tween about social media

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

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

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
tru fru freeze dried recall

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
mom shower hack

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Toddler

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
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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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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
TikTok OBGYN holding a uterus model

OBGYN shows why ‘bouncing back’ right after baby is physically impossible in viral TikTok

This Portland-based OBGYN shows (literally) why bounce-back culture is ridiculous.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
pregnant woman eating salad pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies

Study shows 90% of pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies

“People think that nutrient deficiency only affects people in underdeveloped countries—but it is also affecting the majority of women living in high-income nations.”

Updated Mar. 08, 2024
mother and teen daughter driving in car music to shift mindset

Kids stuck in a funk? Try this 2-minute solution to shift their mindset

Here’s how music can help shift kids’ moods–at any age.

Updated Dec. 14, 2023
sad woman looking at phone - watching a war through social media

Watching a war through social media reels

Where is the line between trauma exploitation and bearing witness to history?

Updated Dec. 14, 2023
child climbing structure at park phrases to use instead of be careful

Family therapist uses these phrases instead of ‘be careful’ during risky play

Our knee-jerk response is to yell ‘be careful!’ to our children—but there are more empowering phrases we can use.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
happy family finding their parenting style

Parenting styles are a myth

Here’s how you create your own personal parenting style that works for your family, your lifestyle and your values.

Updated Dec. 15, 2023
woman sitting with a cup of coffee on a couch

It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety

Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
mom comforting sad young daughter how to reduce tantrums

Yes, you can train your toddler to have fewer tantrums—all through play

Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.

Updated Jun. 02, 2025
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