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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Toddler

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
Toddler, Toddler Health, Toddler Learn & Play
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Viral & Trending

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
Viral & Trending, Child, Child Learn & Play, News
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Food

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
Food

Health & Wellness

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Parenting

How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety
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Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
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Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

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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Pregnancy

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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, News
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

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News

AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
News, Motherly
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News

Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

This mom’s twins don’t share a birthday—and the internet can’t get enough of her story

Stephanie Simpson’s twin girls didn’t follow the usual delivery timeline—born more than four hours apart on different days, their story has captivated parents and TikTok viewers alike

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
Viral & Trending, News

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Parenting

An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Safety

Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Safety, News, Parenting
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Parenting

New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Parenting

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News

Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

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
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Safety

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
Safety, News, Parenting
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Parenting

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
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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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

What is temperament? And how does it help us become better parents?

By understanding your child's temperament, you are able to approach parenting situations with a new lens of knowledge.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting, Child, Toddler
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Children's Health

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting
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Shop

What to wear in holiday photos: 4 coordinating looks for the entire family

If you're not a fan of matching outfits, having coordinated looks can help you achieve the perfect picture.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
Shop, Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Holidays, Life, The Holidays
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Celebrity News

Gabrielle Union just surprised us all with her birth announcement 🎉

The actress just dropped a baby news bombshell on Instagram.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Child

6 powerful benefits of giving your child a choice

3. Cultivate a sense of value

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Child, Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones, Parenting
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Marriage & Partnerships

Our date nights have been pushed aside—but it’s not forever

We will get back to that place one day—that place where you take a purse with you instead of the diaper bag or wear the non-sensible heels.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Parenting, Relationships
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Life

I didn’t know how badly I wanted a natural birth until it wasn’t an option

It wasn't until my husband and I dashed out to buy a few baby necessities in case I started bleeding or went into labor early (two of the condition's risks), did I realize I wouldn't get to apply anything I'd already read about natural childbirth. I burst into tears.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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News

Women (and mothers) made history in the midterms 👏

A record number of women are headed to congress.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
News, Life
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It's Science

Were You Disappointed By Your Birth?

Here are 5 steps that can help you through the process.

Updated Nov. 06, 2018
It's Science
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Our Partners

This cool reading tool will make you rethink screen time for your kids

Learning time that feels like play time. 🙌

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Our Partners, Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting
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It's Science

8 ways to take care of yourself emotionally—and why it’s important for your kids

1. Accept care and support when you need it.

Updated Nov. 06, 2018
It's Science
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Life

Moms, we need each other

No one GETS IT like we do.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Parenting

6 questions Montessori teachers ask when they want to change ‘bad’ behavior

"How can I change the layout of the room to address the behavior?"

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play
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Pregnancy Products

16 incredible holiday gifts every pregnant mama needs

These perfect picks for the pregnant mama in your life (even if that includes you—we won't tell!) are our best finds this holiday season.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
Pregnancy Products, Christmas
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News

6 celebrity parents who voted with their kids 👏

We see you, Jessica Alba.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
News, Child, Child Milestones, Life, Parenting
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Celebrity News

Joanna Gaines’ mantra for eliminating mom guilt is genius

It's all about replacing one word with another.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, News, Parenting
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News

4 types of Duncan Hines cake mix are being recalled due to salmonella concerns 🚨

Here's what parents need to know.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
News, Child, Child Nutrition, Food, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition
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Life

If I want to raise confident adults, I must accept opinionated children

Most of the things that I find frustrating and exhausting in parenting my children are the result of characteristics that will serve my children well in life.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Motherhood Understood

Alexis on choosing to take antidepressants while breastfeeding

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. 18, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Grandparents & Extended Families

Being a grandmother is the greatest joy of my life

Seeing this child—and falling in love with him immediately—was an experience like nothing else. I wanted to protect him. To love him. To hug and kiss him. I wanted to be there for every moment, big or small. Every milestone. Always.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, Relationships
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