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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

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. 25, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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

Pregnancy

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

Viral & Trending

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Viral & Trending, Child, News

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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!

Our Partners

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.

Safety

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Safety, Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Sep. 25, 2025

News, Celebrity News

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 26, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Safety

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

Parenting

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

Parenting, 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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We started our curated This is: Birth film series to give representation to the many varied ways that women give birth. Shot by talented independent videographers, these birth films can be a resource for the expecting mama or anyone who is curious to see what birth really looks like.

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Birth

Pregnant women about to give birth need COVID-19 testing

As many as 1 in 8 moms are asymptomatic.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Birth, Adult, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer had to change her son’s middle name for this hilarious reason

Some names just don't go together.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Entertainment

‘Workin’ Moms’ season 4 airs tonight!

This is the perfect pandemic binge-watch for after bedtime.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Entertainment, Life, What To Watch

Parenting

8 phrases that help kids deal with disappointment

"I'm sorry this is happening. I wish I could fix it for you."

Updated Apr. 04, 2022

Parenting, Child

Life

If your germ-anxiety is heightened right now, I see you

My obsessive thoughts and internal battles are ones most people have never understood. Until now.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Life, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

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Covid

Coronavirus has changed birth + postpartum forever

It shouldn't take a global pandemic to change the way our country supports women, but since it did, let's hope these changes stick.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Covid, Birth, Life, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Career & Money

Stimulus payments are on their way—here’s what to know, mama

It's coronation day! Wait… no… it's Economic Impact Payments day!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Career & Money, Life

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Style

This easy French braid ponytail is about to be your new go-to look

Bad hair days no more, mama.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Style, Beauty & Style, Life

Beauty & Style

I swear by these Dragon’s Blood eye patches to look more awake

Trust me, it works.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Beauty & Style, Life

Celebrity News

Serena Williams shares her stretching routine and it’s perfect for mamas everywhere

Because our bodies could probably use a little extra love right now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Parental Leave

9 tips for going back to work from maternity leave during COVID-19

You are *not* failing. You are being asked to do the impossible right now.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

Parental Leave, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

ABC is airing a star-studded Disney singalong this Thursday✨

Aladdin, you were right—this *is* a whole new world. And we need to sing about it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Covid

Everything we know (so far) about giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic

So far, it does not appear that COVID-19 can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus.

Updated Dec. 16, 2021

Covid, Birth, Health & Wellness, Labor & Delivery, Life, Pregnancy

dad wearing baby while toddler and mom stand behind

Parental Leave

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus

Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Parental Leave, Covid, Life, News, Postpartum, Pregnancy

relactatiom working on a laptop while wearing baby

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Considering relactation in the midst of formula shortages? A midwife explains what you need to know

It is possible to start breastfeeding again, but it requires a large commitment.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Children's Health

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Motherhood Understood

Rachael on how she tried to ignore her postpartum depression

Eventually I found the courage to leave with my daughter-to claim my motherhood back, my daughter back, myself back.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood, Motherly Stories

Covid

The year without graduation: To the class of 2020

What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

Covid, Back To School, Child, Life, Parenting, Teen, Teen Issues

Children's Health

How to help kids adjust to so much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

silhouette of a woman in front of a window

Covid

I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Covid, Adult, Child, Health & Wellness, Life