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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

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

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 & 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 26, 2025

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

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

News

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

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

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

Safety

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

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Safety, News, Parenting

Parenting

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

Updated Sep. 30, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

News

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

Updated Oct. 01, 2025

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

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

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.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Nutrition

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Nutrition, Back To School

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Child Nutrition

10 nutritionist-approved kids lunch ideas—that aren’t sandwiches

Is that turkey-and-cheese coming back untouched? It’s time to think beyond the bread.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Child Nutrition, Food

Viral & Trending

Mom asks if she should have changed her son’s intended baby name after her brother ‘stole’ it

It seems her sister-in-law is trying to get her to change the name or use his middle name.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024

Viral & Trending

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News

New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids

The new rules extend even to minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024

News, Back To School

Viral & Trending

In a viral TikTok, a ‘Venmo mom’ defends her decision not to volunteer at school events

"I do not want to be on PTO, PTA, room mom, team mom. I don't want to do any of that."

Updated Aug. 22, 2024

Viral & Trending

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Postpartum

Yes, you can use FMLA for PPD and other postpartum mental health conditions

An expert from the Department of Labor answers all your FAQs.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

Postpartum

Mom shopping for baby food at grocery store

News

Nearly 2/3 of grocery store baby foods fail to meet WHO nutritional guidelines

Nearly every food tested featured some marketing claim prohibited by the World Health Organization.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

News, Health & Wellness

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral for giving her teen daughter the ‘sex talk’ via Powerpoint—and it’s brilliant

You can now buy the Powerpoint on Etsy.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

Viral & Trending

News

New CDC data shows that more pregnant women are unable to access prenatal care

The data shows a staggering 5% increase in pregnant patients who receive no prenatal care at all.

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

News, Health & Wellness

Viral & Trending

Aunt asks if she was wrong to tell her sister she’s ‘ruining her child’s life’ with an iPad

"People were giving him presents, and he acted like he was inconvenienced for having to turn the iPad off."

Updated Aug. 21, 2024

Viral & Trending

News

TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year’ created a soap that could fight skin cancer

Heman Bekele's goal is to create affordable, equitable skin cancer treatment for people around the world.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024

News

Viral & Trending

Astronaut shows why ‘career showers’ are just as special as bridal or baby showers

Technically, the soirée was a “space sprinkle,” since it celebrated her second spaceflight.

Updated Aug. 20, 2024

Viral & Trending, Career & Money

Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

Viral & Trending

Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Celebrity News

‘Boy Meets World’ star Danielle Fishel reveals breast cancer diagnosis

"The only reason I caught this cancer when it is still stage zero is because the day I got my text message that my yearly mammogram had come up, I made the appointment."

Updated Aug. 20, 2024

Celebrity News, Health & Wellness