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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 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
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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. 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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Dear Target: You complete me ♥️

You know what I need before I even know. You are a place I can go when I need a friend or to spend $200 in the blink of an eye.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Sexual harassment isn’t ‘news’ (if you’re a woman)

Because, sadly, this is our reality every. day.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s Science: 2 years of music lessons can boost your child’s brain power

It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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13 completely honest thoughts you had when you found out you were pregnant

“I think it’s broken!”—Bethany Ruth

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How I Feed My Twins

FertileGirl’s founder opens up about the challenges of breastfeeding her babies.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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14 proven techniques to help your child get control of their anger

We can't prevent anger, but we can teach ways to express it assertively without harming others.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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How to support your kids’ reading skills based on their current reading level

When you're served up their reading level, turn it into an opportunity to push past the label and tune into the reader behind it.

Updated Nov. 13, 2017
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5 travel toys for holiday trips

Going to see Grandma? These five toys will help keep the trip on track.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
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Jessica Alba on why it feels so good to ‘dress up’ when you’re pregnant

“I usually feel sort of like Humpty Dumpty, slothing around and hormonal, and nothing fits the same,” says Alba, on being pregnant.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Unconditional love is the most powerful gift we give our children

Of all the things I want to teach my children, the most important is this: you belong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My life as a working mom is a marathon—even before 9 am

By 9 am, I feel like I’ve run a marathon every day. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘The days are long but the years are short’—but the days are L-O-N-G

In this stage of life, the days can go how-is-it-only-noon-but-I-feel-like-I’ve-lived-a-thousand-lives slow.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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YouTube is finally doing something about inappropriate kids videos

They’re rolling out some new policies to make the Youtube Kids app safer.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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How to be a mom, run a business, and actually have fun, too

Meet Stephanie Lee and Kristin Reichert, and listen to their secrets to living the life you deserve.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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10 Ways To Find Humor Postpartum

Because infant poop and the pads you wear after birth are funny.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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