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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
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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
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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
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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

Health & Wellness

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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Pregnancy

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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
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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
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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. 26, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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News

Matthew McConaughey asks his teen one unusual question—what she shares might surprise you too

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
News, Celebrity News, Viral & Trending
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Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety
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Viral & Trending

Parents are praising this viral reel of a dad teaching his daughter that curiosity is kindness

Child development experts say moments like these matter for more than just manners. They’re foundational for raising empathetic kids

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting

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.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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.”

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.
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Parenting

This screen-time reset hack is transforming routines in families everywhere

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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
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News

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

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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Car Seat Safety

Hundreds of thousands of car seats pulled: What parents need to know now

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting, Safety
dad explains what his disabled daughter experienced at the playground
Viral & Trending

Parents are praising this viral reel of a dad teaching his daughter that curiosity is kindness

Child development experts say moments like these matter for more than just manners. They’re foundational for raising empathetic kids

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Parenting
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Parenting

This screen-time reset hack is transforming routines in families everywhere

Child development experts emphasize that routines and clear boundaries reduce decision fatigue for kids

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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News

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

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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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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News

Recall expanded for another Similac formula due to a new Cronobacter contamination complaint

Four products have now been recalled: Here's what you need to know.

Updated Mar. 01, 2022
News, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life
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Parenting

How to talk to your kids about body-image and positive self-talk

Loving yourself starts at a young age.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Parenting
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Season 10

Dr. Shefali on learning to heal and mother yourself

Dr. Shefali Tsabary is a renowned clinical psychologist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Season 10, Fertility Prep More, Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

Updated Feb. 18, 2022
Health & Wellness, Child, Child Learn & Play, Children's Health, Life, Mental Health, Parenting
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Toddler Nutrition

The scientific reason why your toddler only loves mac and cheese

(…or hotdogs or yogurt or chicken nuggets.)

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Toddler Nutrition, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Parenting, Toddler
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Viral & Trending

Husband hilariously parodies how his wife thinks guests react in viral TikTok

The ACCURACY.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
Sex and brain function: Couple drinking coffee at cafe and looking at each other
Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Sex can improve your memory and create new brain cells

You read that right: Having sex can make you smarter.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022
Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life, Relationships, Women's Health
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Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson says quarantining at home with her kids has ‘broken’ her

She showed up in her bathrobe and no makeup, wearing a satin eye mask that reads, "Shhhh."

Updated Feb. 16, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
Plastic free: Girl carrying lunch tray at school
Health & Wellness

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

Updated Feb. 11, 2023
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Food, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health
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Life

These songs are GUARANTEED to help your baby sleep, according to other parents

There's a reason lullabies have withstood the test of time.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
Life, News
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Celebrity News

Naomi Campbell poses with daughter for the first time and the photo is STUNNING

Naomi Campbell's cover photo is absolutely STUNNING.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Career & Money

9 smart (but hidden) ways to save money as a parent

Being a parent is expensive, but have you tried these money-saving tips?

Updated Jan. 27, 2023
Career & Money, Life
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Career & Money

What parents need to know about filing taxes in 2022

Many parents received relief last year that will impact their 2021 filing.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Career & Money, Life, Taxes
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Baby Shopping Guide

I’m a diaper bag non-believer. Here’s what I use instead

This $28 Skip Hop diaper changing pad has totally replaced my need for a diaper bag

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Baby Shopping Guide, Baby, Parenting
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Beauty & Style

8 massage candles that are sure to up the ante between the sheets

The same old recipe can get a bit boring after awhile. One of my new favorite ways to spice things up? Massage candles.

Updated Dec. 21, 2023
Beauty & Style, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Self Care
Viral TikTok of woman TTC
Viral & Trending

This viral TikTok nails the rollercoaster of emotions you feel when trying to conceive

This TikTok perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster of trying to get pregnant.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
c-section: mother holds infant in hospital operating room after c-section
Health & Wellness

Study finds some C-section babies may not need routine antibiotics

The findings can help prevent giving some infants unnecessary antibiotics at birth.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
Health & Wellness, Birth, It's Science, Life, Pregnancy
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Easter

19 of the sweetest Easter baskets that hold their treats in style

From custom Easter baskets they'll use for years to come to clever Easter basket alternatives that can be used long after the bunny hops away, we've rounded up some of the sweetest ways to hold their treats

Updated Mar. 12, 2025
Easter
Rams' Van Jefferson and family at Super Bowl
Viral & Trending

Wife of LA Rams’ wide receiver goes into labor mid-Super Bowl

Van Jefferson and his wife, Samaria, welcomed their second baby together on on Super Bowl Sunday!

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
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Motherhood Understood

Maggie on advocating for herself and her baby after opting for a vacuum birth

"I am thankful for our due diligence to do research, get second opinions and fight for the very best care, but I often wonder what would have happened had we listened to that first doctor."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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