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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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All women don’t have an equal opportunity to breastfeed—that needs to change

Can we make breastfeeding an equal possibility for all women who choose to do it?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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7 good news stories making us smile this week

There is still so much good in the world, mama.

Updated Aug. 07, 2020
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Create a school-ready capsule wardrobe for your kids

Dress for success whether virtual learning or in the classroom!

Updated Aug. 07, 2020
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True life: Dating while being a single mom to young kids is complicated

Despite my wish for a personal life, my children have always remained my number one priority, and I refuse to loosen my grip on that, to compromise their emotional security so I can meet my own (or someone else's) selfish needs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My kids are not going back to physical school—and I’m okay with that

This is an incredibly hard season of our life and I will not let my children's academic success be a major source of stress in our lives.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kristen Wiig says IVF was hardest experience of her life

"Emotionally, spiritually, and medically, it was probably the most difficult time in my life."

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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Walmart’s going to start offering drive-in movies

Here's how to sign up + get your tickets.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I needed help designing the perfect nursery—so here’s what I did

I tried YouthfulNest's design service and here's what happened.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Aggression in toddlers: 5 common reasons for hitting + biting

They are full of energy—that energy can overcome them and they start acting kind of crazy.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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When breastfeeding hurts: 7 possible causes and solutions, mama

From raw nipples to a bacterial infection, here are some reasons why you may be experiencing pain during breastfeeding and tips to help reduce pain.

Updated Feb. 17, 2022
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80% of parents want hybrid learning for their kids—but it’s not an option for everyone

For some it works but distance learning isn't for every family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Depression is hitting mothers harder than fathers—here’s what you can do about it

If you're not flourishing in this new world, mama, don't worry. No one is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Actress and activist Jurnee Smollett on mom guilt and changing the narrative

Liz speaks with actress and activist Jurnee Smollett — star of Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, Eve's Bayou, the hotly anticipated HBO show Lovecraft Country — about mom guilt, why she chooses stories that re-examine the legacy we've all inherited, and how growing up in a big and unconventional family influenced her approach to motherhood.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023
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I wasn’t sure if I wanted to have kids—so here’s what I did

We asked our three most pessimistic friends who have kids whether it's worth it or not

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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7 interior designer secrets to make your living space feel bigger

Because we're all spending much more time indoors.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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Can pandemic stress affect your milk supply?

Pandemic stress may impact your breastfeeding—but perhaps not in the ways you think.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To my love, there’s no one else I rather be quarantined with

For better or worse, and also a global pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Kids under 5 have can have high levels of coronavirus in their noses

Children are less likely to get or spread coronavirus, but they are not immune.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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These Lysol products can kill the coronavirus in 2 minutes, says the EPA

Plus what other products to use if you can't find them. 👇

Updated May. 03, 2023
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