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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

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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

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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

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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

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. 26, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Viral video of daughter caught sneaking cat into ballet class

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Twin sneaks family cat into ballet class—and her explanation is priceless

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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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

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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!

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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.

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Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

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Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

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Rihanna’s family just got bigger—and it’s the news she’s always wanted

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

News, Celebrity News

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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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

Safety

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

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Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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These photos show the mess rioters left after Capitol insurrection

Looting and destruction did not stop democracy this week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Rep. Nancy Mace says ‘motherly instinct’ prompted her to get kids out of DC before attack

"I was worried about what I was seeing and hearing," says South Carolina's Nancy Mace.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Health & Wellness, Life, Women's Health

Democracy is a gift I want to give my children

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Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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25+ beautiful baby names inspired by famous writers

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Amazon now sells COVID tests—but read this before you ‘add to cart’

Here's what you need to know about the at-home COVID tests sold on Amazon.

Updated Jan. 06, 2021

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These are the photos you need to see from the mobbing of the U.S. Capitol

The Capitol was breached by an armed mob. This is what it looked like.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

Parents are celebrating on social media after ‘Caillou’ gets canceled

PBS is saying goodbye and some parents are saying good riddance.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

How to talk to your kids about the breach at the U.S. Capitol

"Think what our children watching television are thinking," says President-elect Joe Biden

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

In a democracy, losing well is just as important as winning

Even my 8-year-old knows it

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Whitney Port is talking about how her second miscarriage was different

"Last time, I don't think I was ready to have another child, and I had different feelings about the miscarriage."

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

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Toddler Learn & Play

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We sing, dance and bond even more than I expected.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

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You got a haircut, and now you look so old

Why do they have to look so grown up after a haircut?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Harry Potter actress Jessie Cave: My baby is COVID positive

Cave played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter movies.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Meghan McCain is angry that not all women have paid maternity leave

"I was planning on coming back to the show for the election in six weeks after I gave birth and I was physically unable to."

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

Pregnancy, Parental Leave, Postpartum

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How to get $1,100 in stimulus money for your 2020 baby

Do you know what the recovery rebate credit is? You're about to find out.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

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