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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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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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modern village

A baby in the corner, someone swiping Hinge, divorce jokes in the air—welcome to girls night in your 30s

A now-viral TikTok from creator @danilyndesign hit a nerve—and maybe even healed something—in the hearts of so many women just trying to find their way through adulthood.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
small moments

25 people reveal the tiny acts of love from childhood they’ll never forget—and now do for their kids

Across Reddit, users shared moving stories from their childhoods that reveal one powerful truth: it’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about showing up.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
easter egg hunt

12 dads show up for an Easter egg hunt—then realize they’re the eggs

Arizona mom Rachael Woolsey's TikTok has gone viral with over 5.7 million views, showing what might be the most entertaining twist on an Easter egg hunt we've ever seen: where the dads themselves become the hunted.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
brand by dad

No one made diapers for his daughter—so this dad launched his own brand

When Brady Crandall’s daughter was born with a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), he never expected he’d one day be founding a diaper company.

Updated Apr. 21, 2025
baby acne

Yes, baby acne is real—and more common than you think

Gentle reassurance, mama: You're not alone if your baby's skin isn't "perfect" right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
mental health walk

The ‘mental health walk’ that wasn’t: this mom’s viral tiktok is our collective parenting nightmare

Perese-Cullen's viral TikTok with 475K views that's making moms everywhere snort-laugh through their exhaustion.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
raising a kind daughter

Why i’m raising a kind daughter, not a nice one

There's a video making the rounds on TikTok right now about a mom who's teaching her daughter to be kind, not nice—and let me tell you, I'm here for it.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
best pull-on pants

10 pull-on pants that look like you tried (but feel like you didn’t)

The elastic waistband—once fashion's dirty little secret—is now the feature we're actually looking for.

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
black mothers

How the medical system hurts black mothers—and what community leaders are doing to fix it

April 11-17th is Black Maternal Health Week, and this year’s theme emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
A happy toddler

She waited seven days—and her reaction to dad’s return is everything

The video, titled “POV: Daddy’s come back from shift,” resonated with millions—and not just because it’s adorable.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
women's healthcare

How Kate Ryder is reinventing women’s healthcare—starting with moms

In this episode of The Motherly Podcast, the Maven Clinic founder and CEO shares how her own experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum care exposed the deep flaws in traditional healthcare for women—and why she’s made it her mission to fix them.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
Elderly neighbours hand out easter baskets

Retired neighbors surprise kids with Easter baskets—and what happens next will warm your heart

It's more than just a sweet gesture—it's a reminder of the kind of neighbors we all hope to have. Or better yet, the kind of neighbors we all can be.

Updated Apr. 17, 2025
baby talk

15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet

In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Target baby food recall

Target recalls baby food over lead concerns—here’s what parents should do

Over 25,000 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée—sold exclusively at Target—have been recalled due to concerns about elevated lead levels.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Baby's terminal diagnosis

Told their baby wouldn’t survive, these parents created a lifetime of memories in just 36 weeks

But instead of preparing to say goodbye, Elizabeth and Joshua decided to lean into love.

Updated Apr. 16, 2025
Harry Potter dad

Baby mistakes dad for Harry Potter—and the internet crowns him “Raniel Dadcliffe”

A TikTok from user lindadeck has gone absolutely viral with 6.4 million views, capturing the moment her one-year-old daughter spotted Harry Potter on TV and immediately made a magical connection.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
Olivia Munn postpartum

‘It was more difficult than going through cancer’: Olivia Munn opens up about the postpartum anxiety no one prepared her for

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
kids see themselves in dream jobs using ai

Kids see themselves in their dream jobs for the first time—thanks to one teacher’s genius use of AI

In a world where AI often gets a bad rap, one teacher in China just showed us the most heartwarming way it can be used—to inspire children to dream bigger.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
meghan trainor motherhood

Meghan Trainor opens up about motherhood, body acceptance, and mental health

The Grammy-winning artist is rewriting her own narrative about body acceptance while raising her sons —and she’s doing it on her own terms.

Updated Apr. 15, 2025
Baby with a lot of hair

Baby enters the world with one unforgettable feature—and now strangers stop his mom daily

"The second he came out my belly, the first thing they said is 'Oh my God, his hair!'" Perry recounts in her viral TikTok

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
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