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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. 25, 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
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
Amazon recalls

Thousands of baby and kids’ items sold on Amazon recalled—here’s what parents need to know

Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a wave of recalls affecting thousands of baby and kids’ products.

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
Tween's drama

Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

Drama is often something deeper: an overwhelmed nervous system that needs support, not punishment.

Updated Sep. 25, 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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I can’t stop wearing these weirdly perfect $35 Gap jeans

Sometimes the best pieces aren't the ones you agonize over—they're the ones that make getting dressed feel effortless and every day a little more fun.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
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88-year-old mom finally graduates after being denied her diploma while pregnant

“I hadn’t realized that I had this big hole in my life, and that’s what it was—a diploma.”

Updated Jun. 13, 2025
Teenage girl skincare routines

Why experts are warning parents about tween skincare routines—and what to watch for

These routines often include multiple “active” ingredients—like exfoliating acids, retinoids, and fragrances—that can irritate or even permanently sensitize young skin.

Updated Jun. 11, 2025
Viral tiktok free childbirth

America might finally make childbirth free—and moms could be the biggest winners

The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act (S.1834) was announced on May 21, 2025.

Updated Jun. 11, 2025
Colorado paid leave - Parents in the NICU

Colorado just raised the bar on paid leave for NICU parents—and every state should be paying attention

The bill acknowledges what science has long confirmed: babies do better when parents can be present in the NICU.

Updated Jun. 11, 2025
zoe stroller The Journey

I was skeptical of another “game-changing” stroller until I tried the Zoe Journey

Compared to other high end strollers, Zoe's kind of a steal.

Updated Jun. 10, 2025
Baby on a flight

​​This dad made his baby “apologize” to every passenger after an 8-hour flight

Dressed in all pink and grinning like she didn’t just maybe scream for half the flight, Ava faces the line of passengers deplaning from their London to Atlanta journey.

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
egg recall inked to salmonella outbreak

1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak

The recall affects brown cage-free and certified organic eggs distributed by August Egg Company, based in Hilmar, CA.

Updated Jun. 12, 2025
12 year old ramir parker saves his famly from house fire

12-year-old saves toddler brothers and grandma from house fire—firefighters call him a hero

Fire crews wouldn’t arrive for several more minutes, but Ramir didn’t wait. He knew exactly what needed to be done.

Updated Jun. 11, 2025
Grandma baby shower

Are grandma baby showers a sweet new tradition—or just too much?

“…when the grandmother’s shower rivals the shower for the actual parents, that’s where it crosses a line.”

Updated Jun. 06, 2025
Viral TikTok mom with stroller

Mom of older kids refuses to be ‘stroller shamed’ at theme parks

“Since when is vacation a competition to see how bada– you can be?”

Updated Jun. 06, 2025
NICU baby

When the baby is in the NICU, who’s caring for the mom? A new model is changing that

The Postpartum Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PeliCaN) model brings doulas and nurse-midwives directly into the NICU, helping mothers access the care they urgently need without leaving their baby’s side.

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle shared the most relatable labor moment—and yes, it involves dancing

"…when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work—there was only one thing left to do! 😂"

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Viral TikTok type c mom

Type C moms are taking over TikTok—and they’re finally feeling seen

It’s raw. It’s funny. It’s painfully accurate. And it’s giving thousands of moms a moment of deeply-needed validation.

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Ms Rachel

“I’ve been doing full episodes for her”—Ms. Rachel on bonding with her baby post-surrogacy

“I’ve been doing full episodes for her, just as myself!”

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Scottie Scheffler

Golf champ Scottie Scheffler gets handed his baby—and a blowout warning on live TV

“He has poop all over his back, so be prepared.”

Updated Jun. 05, 2025
Mensa welcomes youngest member - 2 year old boy

2-year-old makes Mensa history—but his mom’s message is what’s really resonating

Joseph’s story is a reminder that being “ahead” cognitively doesn’t mean a child needs less nurturing—it often means they need more. 

Updated Jun. 04, 2025
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