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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
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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
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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

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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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
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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
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall

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
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
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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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This is how you can help AAPI communities right now

Asian-Americans are hurting in the wake of the Atlanta shootings—and a year of rising hate crimes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Embrace the mess with this new bucket of pre-mixed Play-Doh

The new bucket weighs nearly three pounds and contains a rainbow of colors for your little one.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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Good news: A vaccinated mother gave birth to a baby with COVID-19 antibodies

This news may make pregnant moms who are on the fence about getting vaccinated feel more confident about it.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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You don’t need a whole new maternity wardrobe, says Hatch Collection’s founder—you just need these basics

We chatted with Ariane Goldman about what's essential, where to splurge and the one rule you can totally break.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Why teaching your kids independent play is actually self-care

Lovevery's cofounder assures you that letting your kids play without you is healthy for you both.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
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Dad gives moving speech about his transgender daughter: “I was teaching her to deny who she is”

"Let them have their childhoods. Let them be who they are."

Updated Aug. 19, 2022
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Michelle Obama’s new kids’ show “Waffles + Mochi” is now on Netflix

The children's show is all about encouraging kids to eat healthy foods and is available for streaming now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Yes Day: Your ultimate guide to a day of fun and freedom

Thanks to Jennifer Garner, 'yes days' are becoming popular in the world of parenting. Here's how other families are making the trend work for them.

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
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15 appliances you would not be mad about receiving for Mother’s Day

Our make-life-easier picks that are way better than chocolate.

Updated May. 26, 2022
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Becca on living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the rage it causes

"I’ll be standing over my sink cleaning everyone's mess for the 37th time that week and it’ll only be Tuesday. Where as I have done this many times before, on this day anger will rise, hot and dizzying. These are no longer dishes, they are injustices."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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The pandemic made me a stronger mother

While I am a bit bruised and a bit sore, I am still standing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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All the sweetest parenting moments from the Grammy Awards

From Blue Ivy's first Grammy win to Serena and Olympia's choreographed dance, we loved all these sweet moments from music's biggest night.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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Nike’s new ad honors the most athletic people we know: pregnant and nursing mamas

Serena Williams, Alex Morgan and more appear in the "Toughest Athletes" ad.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Hilary Duff gets real about experiencing ‘lightning crotch’ during pregnancy

"It feels awful, like you're being struck by lightning."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Katy Perry wore the most fabulous nursing dress on ‘American Idol’

The singer came to slay in a nursing-friendly ensemble. Work, mama!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will feature a character with autism for the first time

We're applauding the team behind Daniel Tiger for bringing this important bit of representation to our screens.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The pandemic won’t define me as a parent

I want my child to feel like I'm home base. His rock. Even in a global pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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A doctor’s prescription of hugs has gone viral and we are all a puddle of tears now

A grandmother was prescribed hugs after a year of isolation.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I forgot how to talk to adults

Before the pandemic I was a social butterfly, now I can't even keep up with casual conversations.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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