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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
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

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. 26, 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
what baby kicks tell you

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
Parenting apps

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
1980s 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
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
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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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How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Amanda Seyfried’s childcare solution: ‘My mom lives with us, she’s our nanny’

She couldn't do what she does without help. None of us can.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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11 best baby walking shoes for those exciting first steps

Easy to put on, hard to wiggle out of, and oh-so-cute.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
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What’s the best way to store breast milk? Your top questions, answered

Following the proper storage guidelines will help ensure that all that time and effort doesn't go to waste.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Michelle Obama explains just how powerful empathy is—and why we need more of it

"Kids in this country are seeing what happens when we stop requiring empathy of one another. They're looking around wondering if we've been lying to them this whole time about who we are and what we truly value."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s more important for moms to vote than ever this year—here’s why

On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, moms are gearing up to vote in 2020.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Megan on recovering from postpartum depression and learning to put herself first

"Mama bears, I know some of you have walked a similar road or are walking it now. I send you love and give you permission to turn that radio up a little louder."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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We spotted some of our favorite baby items in Katy Perry’s nursery

Including the Instagram-famous oval crib.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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These new arrivals from the Motherly Shop are *so* brilliant you need them all

Explore innovative products for parents in our latest arrivals. Shop fresh finds you won't want to miss this week!

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
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Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

You don't have to choose between bottle or breastfeeding! Combination feeding means you can do both.

Updated May. 22, 2024
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The truth about those child trafficking conspiracy theories

Here's how to spot disinformation and how to protect yourself.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I hate sex when I’m trying to conceive

Sex becomes so mechanical and monotonous when it's demoted to just one sole purpose.

Updated Nov. 14, 2022
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‘The tentacles of racism’: On giving birth while Black in America

In this moment of societal reckoning over anti-black racism, I can't help but think about how this journey, at so many turns, has been compounded in its complexity because I am a Black mother.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Flu season, meet pandemic—here’s how parents can prepare

Pediatricians are urging parents to make sure families get their flu shots this year.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how

Kids are surprisingly adaptable to change, especially with our help.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I grew up in a house filled with music and I want my children to do the same

How I'm solidifying music's place in their lives as they grow

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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