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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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6 moms reveal why they left the workforce in the last year

For many working mothers, the Great Resignation hasn’t ended.

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
mom who wrote an infertility poem is thinking about her infertility struggles

On infertility

To the momma that is struggling: You are not alone. I've been there.

Updated Apr. 26, 2023
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10 of the best store-bought snacks for kids

Healthy snack options for every day.

Updated May. 02, 2023
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Considering sleep training? Bookmark these stories

Answers to all of your sleep training questions.

Updated May. 03, 2023
Barbie with Down Syndrome

Barbie introduces the first-ever doll with Down Syndrome

The doll is part of the Barbie Fashionistas lineup to allow even more children to find a Barbie doll that represents them.

Updated Apr. 26, 2023
TikTok mom on baby names

Mom advises parents to choose baby names their kids won’t ‘outgrow’

She says she named her own kids based on names they won't "outgrow."

Updated Apr. 25, 2023
a former teacher who is a mom laughing with her daughter

I just left teaching: Here are 5 things that will stick with me forever

After a decade of teaching, I’ve realized: once a teacher, always a teacher.

Updated Apr. 24, 2023
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Mom’s viral video is a scary reminder of how inappropriate YouTube Kids can be

One mom recently went viral for showing how easily a scary or potentially unsafe video can worm its way into the YouTube Kids algorithm—and potentially past your own security settings.

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
woman's hand picking up a box of tampons from a store shelf

New data reveals the troubling reason tampons have gotten so much more expensive

“The price of a regular box of Tampax has gone up from $9 to $11.”

Updated Apr. 20, 2023
mother smiles after c-section - hypnobirthing for c-section

How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section

People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
mother smiling with son celebrating his birthday party without goodie bags

A case for retiring the birthday party goodie bag

I love to throw birthday parties but continue to wonder, are goodie bags really worth it for moms already stretched so thin?

Updated Apr. 27, 2023
mother comforting daughter at home on bed - how to talk to teens about suicide

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
child wants to be a vegetarian holding a broccoli

My 5-year-old asked to go plant-based: This is what we learned

If your child would like to make a similar choice, here are tips and takeaways from our experience as we supported our daughter in her meat-free journey.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
mom kissing daughter spreading awareness on how to help families with autism

My son has autism: Here are 5 things you can do to help families like ours thrive

I believe that people are inherently good, and any missteps when dealing with autism come from people with good intentions just not sure what to do or say.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024
mom teaching her child sustainable habits by using Stasher bags

I made these simple sustainable tweaks to my family’s lifestyle—and we’re happier for it

Here’s how simple changes in your daily routine can create a big impact for your children and the world they live in.

Updated Apr. 26, 2023
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