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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

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

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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

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

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

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Parenting

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

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

Parenting

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, 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!

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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.

Parenting

Parenting apps can plan the party and write the note—but they can’t give what matters most

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News

Parenting

Parents are ditching screens and reviving these 80s habits—and the results are surprising

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

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

Parenting

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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

Parenting, News

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

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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Aveeno Baby’s new Eczema Equality campaign is the resource BIPOC parents need

Although Black babies are 1.7 times more likely to suffer from eczema, it's difficult to find resources that feature anything other than white skin. Until now.

Updated Oct. 08, 2021

News, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Viral & Trending

Holidays

17 easy Thanksgiving recipes for a memorable holiday meal

Motherly's editorial team shares some of our easy, sure-to-please Thanksgiving recipes.

Updated Nov. 17, 2021

Holidays, Food, Home, Home & Gear, Life, Shop

Food

These are the best Trader Joe’s snacks for kids — tested and approved by actual kids

Overwhelmed by all the choices? Start here!

Updated Jan. 31, 2024

Food, Child, Child Nutrition, Journey, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Parenting, Teen, Teen Nutrition, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition

Life

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021

Life, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Mental Health, The Holidays

Viral & Trending

The internet’s favorite ‘strangers’ reunite for 6th Thanksgiving after accidental text in 2016

The relationship between Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton is the best Thanksgiving story ever.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News

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What To Read

19 Christmas books we can’t wait to read with our kids this season

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading aloud for all to hear!

Updated Nov. 16, 2022

What To Read, Christmas

Viral & Trending

‘Sesame Street’ makes history with first-ever Asian-American cast member

Ji-Young is a 7-year-old Korean American girl who will debut on the show on Thanksgiving Day.

Updated May. 04, 2022

Viral & Trending, Life, News, What To Watch

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Toddler Shopping Guides

23 Montessori inspired toys that will grow with your child

Your littles will come back to these toys again and again.

Updated Aug. 09, 2023

Toddler Shopping Guides, Journey

Celebrity News

Adele says her son thinks Taylor Swift is more famous than his mom

“He’s starting to get it a little bit, but not really,” she said of her son understanding how famous his mom is.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Motherhood Understood

Desarae on anxiety, anger and depression hitting her 6 weeks postpartum

"I believed I had prepared myself for the postpartum period. I had spoken to many girlfriends who had gone through it and I felt ready for the overwhelming emotions, hormones and exhaustion that came with postpartum."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood

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Holiday Gift Guides

30+ top-notch gifts for every kind of grandparent

Of course they'd appreciate anything, but they'll REALLY love these.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, The Holidays

Holiday Gift Guides

The 40 best Christmas gifts for the dad in your life

Men can be tricky to shop for, but these holiday gifts are a surefire hit.

Updated Oct. 28, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Christmas

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The Holidays

50+ holiday jokes that’ll have your kids (and you!) laughing

What did the Gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!

Updated Nov. 27, 2023

The Holidays, Child Learn & Play

Food

8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Food, Entertaining, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Life, Nutrition, The Holidays

Celebrity News

Tan France says he was dad-shamed online for using formula

The new dad says he received 17,000 messages on Instagram about his choice to use formula.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

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Celebrity News

Jessica Alba’s parenting advice on unhelpful mom friends, kids and technology, and milestone angst

Jessica Alba talks to Motherly about how she parents her three kids, the Honest company's latest initiative, and her favorite new mom essentials.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively with daughters

Celebrity News

Blake Lively makes sure her daughters see that she’s a working mom

"I want to be as present of a mother as humanly possible and I want them to feel my presence, but I also think the best way to be the best mother is to show them that you can have a life and have a passion and have an identity outside of just being a mother."

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News