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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

Toddler

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

Toddler, Toddler Health, Toddler Learn & Play

Viral & Trending

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

Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News

Food

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

Food

Pregnancy

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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Health & Wellness

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

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast

Health & Wellness

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

Parenting

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

Health & Wellness

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

Children's Health

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

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

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

Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Parenting

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

Celebrity News

Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Parenting

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

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

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 2025

Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, News, Viral & Trending

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Life

As a Black mom, I don’t want to fear for the life of my children anymore

I hope my children are the last generation to deal with racial hate.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Baby

Real Housewives’ Teddi Mellencamp opens up about her 4-month-old’s neurosurgery

And fellow mamas are showing support.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, Baby Health, Parenting

Covid

The truth about raising a newborn in quarantine

This quarantine will someday pass, your babyhood with it.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Covid, Adult, Child, Fourth Trimester, Health & Wellness, Life, Postpartum

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Beauty

7 flattering hair trends mamas need to know

According to a celebrity hairstylist.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Beauty, Beauty & Style, Life

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Parenting

This TikTok mama’s ‘calming corner’ is positive parenting goals 🙌

Maarte Mami made the cutest alternative to time outs.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Parenting

Life

A day care expels 6-year-old for wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt

This is not okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Mental Health

Expert strategies for dealing with the loss of a grandparent, age by age

All too many children may be facing the loss of a loved one this year. Here's how to help them through it.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Mental Health, Child, Children's Health, Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Life

I never wanted to be a mother—and then I got pregnant

Motherhood doesn't define me.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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Back To School

When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live

The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Back To School, Child, Child, Child Learn & Play, Covid, Life, News, Teen

Life

A love letter to my dishwasher in these unprecedented times

An ode to the hardworking appliance that is the true pandemic M.V.P.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

What To Watch

Here’s when season 3 of ‘Dead to Me’ is finally coming back to Netflix

Here's what we know!

Updated May. 04, 2022

What To Watch, Entertainment

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Shop

The only 5 pieces you need to add to your summer wardrobe, mama

Bye-bye decision fatigue.

Updated Jul. 07, 2020

Shop

Grandparents & Extended Families

My parents miss their grandkids so much–so we gave them this

It helps us feel connected, even when we can't see each other.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Grandparents & Extended Families, Home, Home Shopping Guides, Life, Relationships

Back To School

Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back To School

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Motherhood Understood

Healing from birth trauma: My journey to being heard and understood

"I thought as a mental health professional myself, I would be more aware of what I was going though and of the impact it had on me, but I was so lost, so sucked into the pain and loneliness and suffering, that I couldn't see through the fog."

Updated Jul. 21, 2025

Motherhood Understood