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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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Adriana Lima swiftly shut down rude comments about her postpartum appearance

“Thanks for your concern,” the supermodel said in response to the digs about her appearance.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
Grandma hosts teen breakfast club

These teen boys support a grandma who lost her grandson in the sweetest way

Grandma Peggy has 20 to 30 teens show up for breakfast every week.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
girl in bed taking pills with glass of water melatonin use is rising in kids

Melatonin use soaring in kids and teens, researchers find

Nearly 1 in 5 kids now take melatonin for sleep, while experts call for more research on safety.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
mom and son laughing- neurodiverse child

My neurodivergent child has turned me into a neurodivergent parent 

There’s nothing more intimate and personal than the relationship you have with your child.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
Whitney Port on podcast

‘The Hills’ star Whitney Port opens up about her surrogate’s two miscarriages

Whitney and her husband have been open about their struggles to conceive, including multiple miscarriages.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Girl playing with water beads

Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads

These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Kim Kardashian and kids all pose together

Kim Kardashian reveals she sees a child psychologist for advice on raising her kids

Kim Kardashian opened up about being a single mom and feeling "challenged" by parenting her four kids.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Triplet mom talks about NICU bills on TikTok

Mom of triplets reveals her $2 million NICU bill in viral TikTok

"That doesn't include any of my prenatal care, any of my high-risk specialty visits, nothing. That is strictly for our hospital stays."

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Anne Hathaway says she was told her career would ‘fall off a cliff’ after 35—um, WHAT?

"When I started out as a child, I was warned that my career would fall off a cliff at the age of 35, which is something I know a lot of women face."

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
teen girl in crop top and shorts daughters' clothing choices

Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
Family thanksgiving prep

Here’s how to prep your kids for those awkward family holiday dinner conversations

Family drama, politics, and conversations that come out at the dinner table that are probably better dealt with at any other time of the year.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
Mom decorating for Christmas

TikTok Mom shares she’s breaking up with ‘aesthetic Christmas’ in favor of color

No more sad beige—colorful Christmas is back and it’s magical.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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Jill Biden will lead first-ever Initiative on Women’s Health Research

"Research on women’s health has been underfunded for decades,” Dr. Biden said. “Many conditions that mostly or only affect women, or affect women differently, have received little to no attention."

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
Midwife performing ultrasound

More U.S. mothers are seeking midwife care over traditional OBGYNs for their babies’ births

We have to be able to trust our providers if we are going to be able to give birth the way we want to.

Updated Nov. 14, 2023
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