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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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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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Why your big kid wants to be a ‘baby’ right now

And why it's totally normal, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Here’s exactly how to work from home when your kids need attention

Working from home with a baby calls for some expert strategy… and a few key props.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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The parents are not all right

Everyone is grieving and struggling right now. When I'm not pulling my hair out, I'm trying to be grateful that I am with my family, they are healthy and safe, and I am not enduring this period in total isolation. But this pandemic is highlighting all that is wrong with our systems set up to support families.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I’m finally in my final stage of quarantine grief: Acceptance

The quarantine will end eventually, but I can't say when exactly. What I can say with certainty that once the ban is lifted, many of these lessons we've learned during this time will stay with us forever.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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JLo doesn’t understand her kid’s ‘new math’ either

Homeschooling is tricky for all of us—even celebrities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to get groceries delivered when Instacart and Amazon aren’t an option

Other companies are stepping up to offer parents some new options.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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Her baby was diagnosed with COVID-19 and now this mama has a message for you

"We never thought it would happen to us because we were so careful," Barker tells Motherly, adding that she chose to share her story on social media because she doesn't want other families "to take even just an ounce of risk" when it comes to spreading the novel coronavirus.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
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I’m grieving the third trimester I thought I would have

Hospital tours, baby shower, birth class—all canceled.

Updated Feb. 13, 2024
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How to stretch your dollars—and other important money moves to make right now, mama

A few phone calls can put some money back in your pocket fast.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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18 chores for kids that teach important life skills

The key is to treat your kids' chores as if they are a real job.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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Easter trees are bringing a much-needed dose of cheer to families in isolation

Why parents are digging out Christmas decor and repurposing it for Easter.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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The results are in from the largest study on kids + COVID-19 to date

These new findings back up data from an earlier study about COVID-19 and kids in China.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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8 creative & kid-friendly ways to celebrate Passover

Celebrating the Seder is easier than you think.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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Richelle on trying and failing to will her prenatal depression away

"I was ashamed that I was struggling with depression instead of experiencing pure joy, but I was not alone. You are not alone, and there is nothing shameful about it."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Here’s how to make that viral ‘whipped coffee’ you’re seeing everywhere

It reminds us of an upside-down cappuccino.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The one thing getting me through coronavirus? My faith

This time in our lives has caused me to lean into my faith in God like never before.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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