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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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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.

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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.”

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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.

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

Viral & Trending

This 9-year-old picked up a marker—and left millions speechless

Updated Sep. 24, 2025

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

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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.

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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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Confused about mask guidelines for unvaccinated kids? These tweets will make you feel seen

The lack of federal guidance for vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids has a lot of moms and dads talking on Twitter.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life

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Here’s everything we know about COVID-19 and kids

We'll continue to keep this updated as new guidelines emerge.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Health & Wellness, Life

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My family is bonding over ‘Survivor’ + I’m not mad at it

Though we've formed alliances, differed on favorite cast members and squirmed as bugs were eaten, the first season of 'Survivor' has uniformly captured the attention of my family this summer.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Entertainment, Life

We need to hear from this 8-year-old who has now experienced two shootings

In the viral video following Saturday night's shooting outside a Washington Nationals baseball game, Faris Nunn heartbreakingly says she was 'prepared' because she's 'always expecting something to happen'.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

95 Libra zodiac names for babies born in September and October

Babies born under the Libra sign are sociable, cooperative and fair-minded.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024

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This tweet about the societal pressure on women is going viral because it’s SO true

Let's agree to stop judging ourselves against unfair standards.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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AAP: All students should wear masks in schools—whether vaccinated or not

The AAP says the best way to ensure in-person learning all year is by having kids wear masks.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Birth Stories

When I tell you about my difficult birth, here’s what I need you to do

Please don’t say, “At least the baby’s healthy.”

Updated Nov. 07, 2022

Birth Stories, Motherly Stories

I had two breastfeeding journeys in my lifetime—neither was a bit like the other

Nothing's ever made me feel so lost, yet so proud. There is truly nothing in the world like it.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Baby

What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer

A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024

Safety, Children's Health

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Self Care

Are you a momaholic? Here are 8 signs you need more time for you

Being a mother is amazing but if it's your whole life, it could lead to some serious mom burnout.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Self Care, Life

New emojis will represent all pregnant people

The new Pregnant Man and Pregnant Person emojis "recognize that pregnancy is possible for some transgender men and non-binary people."

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

The Rock riding a Chuck E. Cheese ‘Jungle Cruise’ boat is everything

"We're gonna need a bigger boat."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Should you have another baby shower if you’ve already had a baby (or two… or three)?

In short: yes! Every new baby deserves to be celebrated in some way.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Life

Gigi Hadid is saving the sweetest keepsake for her daughter

Memories are perhaps our greatest treasure.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

Life, News