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Tylenol when pregnant
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
is my toddler normal
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
Viral 9 year old perfectly writing brand logos
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

Tylenol when pregnant
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
Doctor saves kid from choking
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
Vaccines
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.

Read the report
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Pregnancy

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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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement
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. 25, 2025
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy
Tylenol when pregnant
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
what baby kicks tell you
Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, News

News

Viral video of daughter caught sneaking cat into ballet class
Viral & Trending

Twin sneaks family cat into ballet class—and her explanation is priceless

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Viral & Trending, Child, News
Mr Rogers on parenting
Parenting

Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement
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

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.
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall
Safety

Car seat cooling pads pulled after child burned—what parents need to know

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Safety, Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting
Tween's drama
Parenting

Parents call it ‘tween drama’—but experts say it could be something else entirely

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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News

Rihanna’s family just got bigger—and it’s the news she’s always wanted

Updated Sep. 25, 2025
News, Celebrity News

Parenting

Mr Rogers on parenting
Parenting

Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall
Safety

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
Safety, Car Seat Safety, News, Parenting
Amazon recalls
Safety

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
Safety, Parenting, Sleep Safety
Tween's drama
Parenting

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
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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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

10 nutrient-dense first foods for baby

And how to introduce them using baby led weaning.

Updated Feb. 11, 2025
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips
Life

Being a #girlmom has been an eye-opening experience for me

Being your mother has shown me the immense power of women.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Life

I love having kids close in age—here are 10 unexpected reasons why

6. It has forced me to let go of some unnecessary control.

Updated Mar. 29, 2022
Life
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Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian on Kanye West: ‘I think so many husbands feel neglected when you start having kids’

Kim Kardashian shares insights on how parenting affects relationships and why husbands may feel overlooked after kids arrive.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Celebrity News, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, News, Relationships
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Postpartum

61% of moms say they were ‘afraid or nervous’ their first time having sex postpartum, says survey

But 73% of moms report enjoying postpartum sex, with almost a quarter saying the quality is better than before they had the baby.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Postpartum, Health & Wellness, Life, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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Home Shopping Guides

What Target shoppers are saying about the Cravings by Chrissy Teigen launch

It's not sold out…yet.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Home Shopping Guides, Celebrity News, Home, Life, News
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Celebrity News

Ayesha Curry found the perfect job with Honest Company

The entrepreneurial mama is now Honest Company's Brand Ambassador.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021
Celebrity News, Career & Money, Life, News, Work & Motherhood
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Life

I wanted to breastfeed but felt relief that formula was an option, too

Formula isn't the enemy and in fact, I'm thankful that we have had it as an option. It has allowed me to take a little pressure off myself.

Updated Sep. 28, 2018
Life
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Parenting

7 positive ways to ask your children to put their things away

The tools for turning rough mornings into pleasant ones are in our hands.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Parenting, Child, Child Learn & Play, Home, Toddler, Toddler Learn & Play
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Parenting

10 ways to talk to your kids about body safety and consent

5. Explain to your child that everyone has a body boundary.

Updated Jul. 05, 2022
Parenting, Children's Health
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Viral & Trending

National Coffee Day: Where mamas can get a free cup ☕️

Don't miss it this Saturday, September 29th.

Updated Dec. 06, 2021
Viral & Trending, Food, Life, News
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Viral & Trending

Dear assistant principal: No, girls do not ‘ruin everything’

Also, time's up.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
Viral & Trending, Life, News
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Children's Health

How this mom advocates against childhood sexual abuse

We have to believe that it happens

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Children's Health, Baby, Child, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Toddler
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Celebrity News

Busy Philipps confesses she’s ‘an all-over-the-place, doesn’t-have-a-plan mom’

Like the rest of us, she's just trying to do the best she can.

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

This is why you’re tired: Motherhood is equivalent to working 2.5 jobs, study says

So, about that over-time check…?

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
Parenting, News
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Motherly

2.5 jobs

Discover expert insights and tips on managing 2.5 jobs while parenting. Read inspiring stories on Motherly for support!

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
Motherly
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Life

5 tasty snacks to nourish your kids—and their bellies

Added bonus? They're super simple to make.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Child

5 key benefits of probiotics and why your kids need them

"You are what you eat" takes on a whole new meaning.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting
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Life

Dear sensitive mama—your empathy is what makes you so strong

You feel everything so deeply, so it's hard not to notice. You wear your heart on your sleeve about almost everything.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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Life

Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t recognize her symptoms as postpartum depression

"It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression," Paltrow recently said during an episode of the goop podcast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
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