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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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Shaun Alexander pregnancy announcement

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
Luke Combs Instagram pregnancy announcement

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
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
what baby kicks tell you

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
Parenting apps

Parenting apps can plan the party and write the note—but they can’t give what matters most

41% of parents say they’re often so stressed they can’t function.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
1980s parenting

Parents are ditching screens and reviving these 80s habits—and the results are surprising

Families are weaving those timeless practices into modern life—with a litt le more intention, safety, and heart.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
Hoovy cooling gel pad recall

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
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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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A parent’s guide to surviving colic

Colic is not something that just your baby experiences—it impacts the whole family.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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10 calming phrases for children afraid of the dark

3. “How can I help you feel safe?”

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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Mama, forgetting small details helps you remember the bigger stuff, says study

Your bad memory is not a *bad* thing after all. 

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Kim Kardashian shares surrogacy experience in heartfelt letter: ‘It was so hard’

Every parent should read Kim Kardashian’s candid letter about using a gestational surrogate.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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Building your child’s resilience starts with support

It’s in the carrying them that they find the strength to stand and walk on their own.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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aden + anais launches new super soft diapers + wipes collection!

We tried the diapers ourselves and we have to say: these are the softest diapers we’ve ever felt. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I work hard to give my kids what they want—but worry that I’ll spoil them

There are things we couldn’t afford when I was a kid that I enjoy having now.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Overcommunication is exactly what your marriage could benefit from

That means we have to start getting real—with ourselves and our partners.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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Want more female leaders? Reward impact—not time sitting at a desk

New research confirms that it’s simply not possible to be productive for eight hours per day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This mom of 54 prepares for a new challenge—giving birth for the first time

Maggie Doyne opens up to Motherly about her amazing life—and the exciting next chapter.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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What your zodiac sign says about your parenting style

Hey, girl, what’s your sign?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Cloth Diapering Doesn’t Define Me

When you stop labeling parents, you just might learn a thing or two.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
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I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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Actually, I don’t want to breastfeed in public

When it comes to my own body and my own breasts, it’s just not for me, and that’s okay.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The minute we got that call, I knew you were our daughter

As they placed this 5lb 4oz baby in my arms, I looked at her and I knew. “Hi Ella,” I said, “I’m your Mommy.”

Updated Jan. 17, 2018
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Being an introverted mama can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be

Can I call someone my person if she already had a well-established group of her own before I came along?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Serena Williams’ traumatic birth experience isn’t rare for black women—and that needs to change

The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of all developed countries. And it’s worst of all for black women.

Updated Jan. 17, 2018
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