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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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Mom and daughter dance at wedding

This viral mother/daughter wedding dance has everyone vowing to ‘be this mom’

"I became this mom cause it’s what I didn’t have growing up"

Updated Dec. 13, 2023
Little girl wearing princess costume

Mom asks the internet if she’s wrong for letting her daughter wear a costume to a costume party

"If the birthday girl was upset, I would have changed my daughter. But that's not what happened, and both were really excited."

Updated Dec. 13, 2023
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Teen skin is different than adult skin

A dermatologist lays down the law: It's time to stop buying tweens and teens luxury skincare designed for adults.

Updated Dec. 13, 2023
Shawn Johnson East with her husband

Shawn Johnson East is done with being pregnant — but adoption isn’t off the table

She’s pushed her body to its limit in gymnastics and her pregnancies, and knows when to stop.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
back to work after maternity leave- woman working at desk looking at papers

From postpartum pajamas to corporate pants: A guide to sanity

I have found a balance that works for me and may work for you too.

Updated Dec. 13, 2023
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Does cycle-syncing actually work? Here’s what the research shows

There’s not much evidence that changing your eating and exercise habits based on your cycle helps—but that doesn’t mean it can’t.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
Mom using baby wipes

Consumer Reports says these baby wipes have harmful ingredients—but not everyone agrees

Here are the best and worst baby wipes, according to Consumer Reports.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
Couple with 4 babies under 4 months old

Couple who adopted—then got pregnant with triplets—now have 4 babies under 4 months old

"We have both always dreamed of having a big family and infertility made us realize that it isn’t about HOW we become parents that matters to us — it is about parenthood itself."

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
Kelly Ripa red carpet 2023

Kelly Ripa was body-shamed when she returned to work 2 weeks after giving birth

Kelly Ripa's stylist on 'All My Children' asked her why she wasn't 'smaller' 9 days after giving birth in 1997

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
Little girl doing homework

This mom of a first-grader is ALL of us trying to figure out our kids’ homework

“At first I thought I was losing my mind. I was like, ‘What am I missing here?’”

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
Thoughtful woman battling with lupus looking out of window at home lupus mom

3 lessons I’ve learned as a lupus warrior—and a lupus mom

I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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Moms don’t need a nap—we need time with good friends

Our shared experiences from years past are what will always keep us together, regardless of what the future holds.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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A few words for this working mother

Whether it's praise or judgment, why do a few words from someone make me rethink my value as a working mom?

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
Woman staring off into distance

‘Hot Mess Mom’ messaging could be convincing an entire generation to ‘dread motherhood’

Cohen takes on the narrative that we shouldn’t have kids in such a tough world, and that everything will be hard and awful.

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
Hot Mess Mom Express

Local moms start ‘Hot Mess Express’ to help fellow moms in need—and it’s amazing

“Who would be willing to go with me?” one mom began…

Updated Dec. 11, 2023
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