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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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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
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
Kicks

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. 22, 2025
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Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Amazon recalls

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
Tween's drama

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
mom teaches tween about social media

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
online radicalization

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 25, 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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Moving across the country with two young kids wasn’t easy—but it was exactly what we needed

We gave up our big city dreams to do what was right for our family, and my heart still aches for the chapter we left behind.

Updated Jan. 24, 2019
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How 12 real moms juggle work & childcare

Each family has found what works best for them. ❤️

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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How to help kids and their emotions during huge life changes—like moving, divorce or death

Tips for involving your children, communicating well with them and allowing space for their emotions.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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My divorce taught me to say ‘yes’ to my kids—and myself—in a way I had never done before

I had to learn that sometimes the best thing you can do for the people you love is break all the rules.

Updated Jan. 23, 2019
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We don’t use the term ‘half-siblings’ in our family—because they’re 100% whole to us

Half, step or whole siblings it doesn't matter. The love is full no matter what.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
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To my pregnant best friend—you’re going to be an amazing mama

I know you’re worried. I know you’re scared. But you know what I know? You’ve got this.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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These are the top 100 baby names of 2019

If you're expecting a baby in the year ahead, consider this your starter list of names.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
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Carrie Underwood’s son is here and has a very popular name

The couple made the big announcement Wednesday after spending a couple days laying low with their new little one.

Updated Jan. 23, 2019
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Anne Hathaway is quitting alcohol until her son turns 18

She recently opened up about the topic on Ellen.

Updated Jan. 23, 2019
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8 Sleep Products Every New Mom Needs

Smart gear that will help YOU sleep better.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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Separation anxiety is real—but it’s also fleeting

One day they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be free. But one day, they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be quite lost.

Updated Jan. 22, 2019
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Kate Middleton speaks out about supporting moms beyond the baby stage

"You get a lot of support with the baby as a mother particularly in the early days, but after the age of one it falls away," Middleton shared.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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Delaying baby’s first bath linked to higher breastfeeding rates, study shows

The study's lead author, Heather Condo DiCioccio, thinks it might have something to do with baby's sense of smell.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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Why Ayesha Curry puts her marriage before her kids—and you should too, say experts

Curry explains that she and her husband have seen how partners prioritizing each other can benefit a family as a whole.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Dear husband: I need more attention and affection from you than ever before

Maybe it's because I am somehow lonely even though there is literally another human attached to me at any given point in any given day. Maybe it's because I know that what I need from you is different than before, and I am terrified that you won't be able to give it to me.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
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Kelly on postpartum depression and feeling like a sh*tty mom

After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
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Jessica Simpson just dropped a major baby name hint at her shower

If she sticks with this name she'll have something in common with another famous mama.

Updated Jan. 20, 2019
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Another massive kids store is closing

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Updated Jan. 08, 2022
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