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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 pregnancy announcement

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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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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The one accessory that helps me feel put together on those busy mom days

There's something to be said about the transformative power of these.

Updated Mar. 02, 2020
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Teach basic math skills with these 15 easy math games for preschoolers

These Montessori-inspired math activities are *so* much more fun than flash cards.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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Where presidential candidates stand on paid family leave, childcare and health care

To prep for Super Tuesday, let's dive into where the candidates stand on issues that are key to mothers and parents. 👇

Updated Mar. 02, 2020
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Warren's campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Sen. Bernie Sanders answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and the Sanders campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Mike Bloomberg answers our questions on paid leave, childcare + maternal burnout

We asked the candidates for answers and Klobuchar's campaign was among those to respond.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To my preteen daughter, I promise it gets better

How do I know this? Because, my sweet girl, I remember this age too well.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Cynthia Nixon voices powerful viral video about impossible standards for women

Narrating a piece from the writer Camille Rainville, Nixon calls out the impossible standards women are told to aspire to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 affordable dupes for Meghan Markle’s chic wardrobe staples

While I can't quite afford a personal stylist yet or drop a few thousand on a bag, I did do a little digging and found that a few of her wardrobe staples are items I can easily add to my closet, without breaking the bank.

Updated Feb. 28, 2020
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5 things parents can do right now to prepare for the Coronavirus

"This is not a time for fear. This is the time for taking action now to prevent infections and save lives now," says the director-general of the World Health Organization.

Updated Feb. 28, 2020
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Does your day care have an emergency plan?

Hint: Check the parent handbook…*before* you need it.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021
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We can’t get enough of these unique gender-neutral nursery color palettes 😍

Design experts help us go beyond pink and blue.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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Morgan Miller shares Instagram video of incredible twin home birth—here’s why

While the twin birth was certainly dramatic, the couple couldn't be happier with how it all unfolded. "It was literally ideal," Bode said. "[It was] a lot for everybody to experience, you couldn't have had it be cooler for everybody involved."

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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This is why your child can’t actually ‘calm down’ during a tantrum

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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This viral video has mothers everywhere feeling so seen (and crying)

Warning, watch this one with a tissue in hand.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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