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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

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

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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. 25, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy, News

Viral video of daughter caught sneaking cat into ballet class

Viral & Trending

Twin sneaks family cat into ballet class—and her explanation is priceless

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, News

Parenting

Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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.

Safety

Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Safety, Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

Rihanna’s family just got bigger—and it’s the news she’s always wanted

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Parenting

Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

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

Safety, Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting

Safety

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

Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety

Parenting

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

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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Marriage & Partnerships

To my husband: Thank you for showing me a love that our child will remember

Because we are raising our child to be one more kind and compassionate person that the world has to offer. And through the way that we love each other, we are reassuring him that love is a powerhouse.

Updated May. 05, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships, Motherly Stories

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Baby Sleep Tips

Wondering if your baby will ever sleep on a regular schedule? They will—and here’s how you can help

This sets up a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Updated May. 26, 2022

Baby Sleep Tips

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Fourth Trimester

At my 6-week postpartum checkup, I lied to my doctor about my postpartum depression

As a physician myself, I knew that our healthcare system doesn’t adequately support mothers after childbirth. Here’s what helped me instead.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023

Fourth Trimester, Mental Health

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Viral & Trending

The ‘Coastal Grandmother’ trend is the new aspirational vibe—here’s how to get it

Here's everything you need to know about the Nancy Meyers-inspired social media aesthetic trend.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

Viral & Trending, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

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Motherly Stories

Mothers’ Day grief: What this day means when you’ve lost your own mom

To all the mamas who have lost their mamas.

Updated May. 07, 2025

Motherly Stories, Mother's Day

Toddler Shopping Guides

5 portable high chairs that are perfect for travel and small spaces

They're a great option for small spaces too!

Updated Feb. 14, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Baby Shopping Guide

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Motherly Stories

PSA: No, you cannot touch my baby without my permission

Babies—as adorable as they are—are not public property.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

lonely: mom holding baby while sitting on bed

Motherly Stories

Motherhood feels lonelier than ever

Motherhood is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We need to keep showing up for each other—and ourselves.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Motherly Stories, Parenting

clutter: mom sitting on floor with baby surrounded by toys

Motherly Stories

Getting rid of my kids’ clutter makes me a better mom

Clutter has a way of setting off my mom rage in a way that few things do.

Updated May. 03, 2022

Motherly Stories, Home

Adoption

Reframing Mother’s Day: How an open adoption changed my views on motherhood

I know I am the most fortunate person in the fact that I gained a daughter and a co-mother, and they are both amazing people that I love.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024

Adoption, Motherly Stories

mother's day after miscarriage: woman sitting at home with two dogs

Miscarriage & Loss

What I want you to know about Mother’s Day after miscarriage

Miscarriage, until it happens to you, is an experience nearly impossible to describe. And after? After, it's the only thing we can think about.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024

Miscarriage & Loss, Mother's Day

Screenshot of viral TikTok about Mother’s Day boundaries from @sophiraft

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shares ‘unpopular’ Mother’s Day opinion: Moms shouldn’t feel obligated to visit Grandma

This mom's "unpopular" opinion on Mother's Day may not be that unpopular after all.

Updated May. 08, 2025

Viral & Trending, Mother's Day

US childcare crisis: two women playing with baby

Career & Money

The U.S. childcare crisis led me to change my career and lean into the village around me

I didn’t want to feel depleted day after day. I didn’t like offering that version of myself to my son or to my husband—and I didn’t like that version of myself for me either.

Updated May. 03, 2022

Career & Money, Motherly Stories