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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
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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
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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
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Unexpected visitors took over a girl’s dollhouse—and parents can’t stop laughing

The video has struck a chord not just because it’s funny, but because it captures a relatable phenomenon many parents recognize.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
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Landlines are making a comeback―and teaching kids real-life communication

In a world where nearly 80% of households are cell-phone-only, some parents are quietly installing landlines.

Updated Oct. 02, 2025
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Her kids wouldn’t stop quoting memes—so she turned it into a genius learning trick

Kids’ viral catchphrases become teachable moments as a mom guides them to explore meaning, origin, and context.

Updated Oct. 02, 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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This viral newborn photo honors loss in such a beautiful and powerful way

"All Leti could do was look over to where her brother would have been, and I couldn't help but feel he was lying there, letting her know he was there and that he is always with her," says Bowman.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
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I never thought I would co-sleep with my kids—until it became exactly what my daughter needed

In this tricky game of getting our kids to sleep, never say never to anything.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Breastfeeding & pumping moms need these lunch staples in their diet

If you're heading back to work from mat leave, we have some ideas for what to pack for lunch, mama.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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I wanted to be the mom that gave 110% on everything—but that left nothing for *me*

Even when Elliot started sleeping through the night, I didn't. I would wake up around 4 am to pump under moonlight, worried my milk supply would drop.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How I learned to discipline my kids without shame or punishment

It takes practice, but it's worth it.

Updated Mar. 28, 2019
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New stroller restrictions at Disney parks: What parents need to know

"These updates are designed to help guest flow and ease congestion, making the parks more enjoyable for everyone," Lisa Mendillo, the Communications Manager for Walt Disney World Resort writes in a blog post.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
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Playing ‘Baby Shark’ to a stadium full of baseball fans is total #dadgoals

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus had the ultimate dad moment at a recent game.

Updated Mar. 28, 2019
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This is how much the average babysitter gets paid per hour in 2019

The price of a night out has gone up.

Updated Mar. 28, 2019
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Is this viral bedtime chart realistic for most parents?

Some of the recommendations feel impractical—especially for working parents.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’s’ Caterina Scorsone opens up about the moment that redefined her motherhood

Motherhood doesn't look exactly how she thought it would—it's different and even better.

Updated Mar. 09, 2023
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Caterina Scorsone on Down syndrome and why it’s all about difference, not disability

In this episode, Liz and Caterina talk about how Caterina processed her daughter's condition, and learned to embrace her daughter's differences rather than view them as "disabilities."

Updated Oct. 08, 2024
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The truth about being autistic and a mother

Life after my diagnosis is so much better, I feel like I am finally building a life for myself and my family that is true to who I am.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
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It’s science: Picture books are best for little brains

It's called the Goldilocks effect.

Updated Mar. 27, 2019
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Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris wants to give teachers a $13,500 raise

"The people who are going to educate our children are our teachers, and for too long, they have been paid substandard wages," Harris said in an interview with CBS News this week.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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Pediatricians are calling for a soda tax—what parents need to know

The AAP is joining the American Heart Association in calling for a tax on soda, as well as other proposed policies for federal, state, and local lawmakers to reduce the amount of sugar America's kids are consuming.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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What Gabrielle Union learned when her daughter went through a no nap phase

"I was like, 'When do I shower or pee or live?'" Union-Wade says in an interview for the May issue of Parents,

Updated Mar. 27, 2019
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