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Tylenol when pregnant

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
is my toddler normal

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
Viral 9 year old perfectly writing brand logos

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
easy sheet pan dinners

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

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Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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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
Tylenol when pregnant

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
Kicks

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
pregnant woman experiencing sickness

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Amazon recalls

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
Tween's drama

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
mom teaches tween about social media

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

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

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
online radicalization

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
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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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Chicago adoption: An image of a woman with her son

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
Baby eating formula

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
Reddit story: An image of 60 lost toddler socks laid out on a table

Parent’s laundry fail goes viral after 60 toddler socks mysteriously disappear

I have five kids, one husband, two feet, and absolutely no idea how to conquer the misery that is family sock management.

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
TikTok: Two images of a mom speaking

Are kids’ packed sports schedules out of hand? A mom’s viral TikTok post sparks debate

As a mom of five with four kids in sports, I get it. Sports have brought my kids focus, discipline, and joy, but keeping up with their schedules is exhausting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
California wildfires: An image of trees burning

How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Motherhood: A mother playing with her baby

Feeling like you’re failing at motherhood? Read this

You should be proud. Proud of the way you mother. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
TikTok: A dad crying on his wedding day

This 3-year-old’s voice note left her dad in tears on his wedding day

“Hello Daddy, it’s me, Evie,” her little voice chirped in the now-viral TikTok video, which has racked up over 82 million views on TikTok in just five days.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
TikTok: A soon=-to-be mom explaining her unpopular baby-raising rules

This mom’s ‘unpopular’ postpartum rules have TikTok talking—here’s why

Isabelle’s list included rules like only using formula imported from Europe and not changing diapers for the first three weeks of her baby’s life.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Reddit AITA: An image of slice of cake

Reddit AITA: Is a wedding the right time for a gender reveal? One bride’s dilemma on family boundaries

Life’s biggest milestones don’t always happen on a neat timeline.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Babywearing

How to safely babywear in winter: A new mom’s guide to staying warm

How to do it and what to wear (besides baby, of course).

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Viral TikTok: A grandmother comforting a crying baby on a plane

Viral video of 3 grandmothers helping a crying baby reminds us of the magic of kindness

“This was on Gray’s first plane ride. She started screaming 30 mins into the flight. These women saw how overwhelmed I was. And held out their arms to offer help."

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Instagram: An image of a dad opening a gift from his daughter

She saved every text her dad sent—then turned them into something unforgettable

In a video shared on Leah’s Instagram, her dad is seen unwrapping the rectangular package at his home in Texas on Christmas morning.

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
Reddit AITA: A picture of a mom holding her baby

Reddit AITA: A mom told her friend not to bring her newborn to the party—was that the right call?

Moms deserve grace, support, and flexibility as they navigate a world that doesn’t always make it easy.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
TikTok: An image of a toddler waking up his mother

This toddler’s 5:45 a.m. wake-up call is straight out of a horror movie

The moment, equal parts hilarious and unexpectedly spooky, quickly captivated TikTok.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Reddit AITA: An image of a mom packing a bag with her child

Mom moves her family for career, in-laws explode—call her ‘selfish for taking their grandchild away’

She’s the breadwinner—and she dared to say that her financial contributions gave her the final say.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Images of a dad speaking about how to handle a bully

Why this dad refused to punish his son for bullying—and what he did instead

Instead of dictating how his son should make amends, Forseth empowered Lincoln to figure out how to make things right.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Viral TikTok: Three side-by-side images of a retired teacher explaining the biggest parenting mistake she saw during her career

A retired teacher shares the biggest parenting mistake she saw throughout her career

“Kids are fun. You’ve got to enjoy them. They wanted them to be something that — most of us aren’t…"

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
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