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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

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Toddler

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

Toddler, Toddler Health, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News

Food

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

Food

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting

Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

younger sister explaining her imaginary friend to brother

Viral & Trending

This 7-year-old’s drawing of her ‘best friend’ stunned her brother—what parents should know about imaginary friends

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Toddler Learn & Play

News

How a simple gesture went viral for creating a major co-parenting win

A Fourth of July TikTok shows a heartwarming co-parenting moment, proving that calm, kind, and united adults help kids feel secure and cherished.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

The no. 1 way a former nanny gets toddlers to listen

Parents are trying a “gossip voice” script from a 10-year nanny—and experts explain why playful, buddy-style talk can flip toddler resistance into cooperation.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Motherly

News

Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

This mom’s twins don’t share a birthday—and the internet can’t get enough of her story

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

News

Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

Parenting

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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Thanksgiving

20 Thanksgiving jokes for a gourd time

Gobble 'til you wobble.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Thanksgiving

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Blended Families

Step-parent advice: 10 ways to strengthen your relationship with your step-children

Living as a blended family can be beautiful, but it can also be a difficult journey.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024

Blended Families, Parenting

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Nourish

10 adorable lunchbox notes for kids

Shake up their back to school routine with a little note reminding them of your love.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

Nourish, Entertaining

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Travel

Hit the road with these 20 screen-free activities for your next road trip

We’ve got you covered with this list of fun road trip activities for kids (and adults) of all ages.

Updated May. 15, 2025

Travel

Chicago toddler Francesco Bruno smiles in the hospital

Viral & Trending

Chicago toddler finally goes home after spending 3 years in the hospital

"He's two years and 10 months, and he's been in a hospital since he's been born."

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending

woman going for a walk with headphones wearing a sports bra though recent report found high levels of bpa in sports bras

Women's Health

High levels of BPA found in sports bras, according to new report

Maybe don’t hang out in your workout wear, experts warn.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Women's Health, Fertility Prep More

woman meal prepping- postpartum freezer meals

Food

10 delicious postpartum freezer meals that will make life so much easier

These make-ahead meals are a blessing for new parents.

Updated Jul. 10, 2023

Food, Meal Planning & Shopping

Baby Shopping Guide

Ashley Graham’s Pottery Barn Kids nursery aesthetic is ‘functional’ and ‘calm’—and yours can be, too

"My personal style is very calm, chill, lots of neutrals."

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Baby Shopping Guide, Home Decor, Home Shopping Guides

Pregnant firefighter rescues woman in crash

Viral & Trending

Pregnant firefighter saves woman trapped in crashed car—then immediately gives birth

Pregnant firefighter Megan Warfield saved a woman's life after a crash that caused her to go into labor.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Viral & Trending

pregnant womans belly with a breakfast bowl in front of it - best foods for pregnancy

Nutrition

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023

Nutrition, Pregnancy

mom reading a book with kids surrounding her - essay on mom brain is real

Motherly Stories

It’s OK to be ‘that’ mom

The mom that actually lets her kid decorate their pumpkin project for school with glitter and glue instead of “Pinterest-ing” a cute Disney character and doing it for them.

Updated Oct. 25, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

Mental Health

It’s time to retire the term ‘baby blues’

It's a form of postpartum depression.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

Mental Health, Postpartum

Season 12

Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann on IVF and the power of showing up

“As our experiences change, ‘normal’ evolves. Therefore, so do we.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Season 12

Celebrity News

Kaley Cuoco shows off adorable baby bump 1 day after announcing her first pregnancy

The 'Big Bang Theory' star and boyfriend Tom Pelphrey announced on Instagram that they're expecting.

Updated Oct. 21, 2022

Celebrity News

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What To Read

It’s never too early to teach kids about consent—these books can help

It's never too early to teach your child about consent and boundaries.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

What To Read

mom learning breastfeeding tips to breastfeed successfully

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

7 tips to prepare you and your baby for breastfeeding success

4. Find your community

Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Third Trimester

Viral TikTok about dads' behavior during family photos

Viral & Trending

Photographer calls out dads’ behavior for family photos in viral TikTok

"It absolutely drives me insane that these men are complaining, because as a mom and a wife and a photographer, I know that this mom booked the shoot because her husband never takes photos of her and never takes photos of her and her kids."

Updated Oct. 21, 2022

Viral & Trending, Relationships