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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
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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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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
Morning sickness research

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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Parenting a ‘fussy’ baby is harder on mom than anyone knows

It can lead to a higher risk for depression, says new study.

Updated Jun. 03, 2019
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Hot dogs, sunscreen and all the other ways I’m ‘messing up’

Why does it have to be so incredibly complicated?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Why more moms need to share the #unspokenstories of their premature births

Honest stories of pregnancy, parenthood and loss don't get told as much as they should, so the crisis—in which more than 380,000 babies are born prematurely each year, and more than 50,000 mothers experience life-threatening complications as a result of pregnancy and birth—goes unnoticed.

Updated Jun. 03, 2019
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6 reasons why June babies are special

You may have a future Nobel Prize winner on your hands!

Updated May. 28, 2024
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How to use screen time to raise empathetic and kind kids

When we control technology—and not the other way around—the potential is enormous.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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Adopting a puppy made me realize how much I wanted to be a mom

I finally felt the enormity of what I had just lost.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Drew Barrymore and her ex are co-parenting #goals

These parents put their skills on display while celebrating their daughter's graduation.

Updated May. 31, 2019
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Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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Feeling burned out? This might help

And what *doesn't*.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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Grieving mama, I see you

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but time did allow me the opportunity to reflect, acknowledge my pain and reach out for help in getting my life back together again.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This $6 Target fanny pack doubles as a cooler 🙌

I've said it before: Fanny packs are a very, very mom-friendly bag.

Updated May. 30, 2019
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To the stranger who judged me for not breastfeeding my baby

I did not have any problems breastfeeding because I didn't even attempt it. And my daughter is healthy, fed and growing. That's all that matters.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Born weighing less than an apple, the world’s smallest baby gets to go home

We're so happy for this strong little one and her family.

Updated May. 30, 2019
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Surprise! Lauren + Arie Luyendyk picked a very rare baby name for their little girl

Only 26 American babies in 100+ years were given this name.

Updated May. 30, 2019
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Why I didn’t tell anyone I had PPD

Looking back, I wish I would have made my own self-care a priority as soon as my kids were born, rather than putting my needs on the back burner.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Yelling at your child happens—what you do *after* is what counts, mama

If we don't do anything about the guilt it can eat away at us.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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Why do I have to parent without you?

A letter to my late mom.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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