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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. 25, 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
Kicks

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. 22, 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
Amazon recalls

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
Tween's drama

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
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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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Leaving to have the new baby: 8 ways to prep your older child

8. Stay positive and have confidence in your child.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The building blocks babies need for language development

Before language and communication can emerge, there are a few building blocks that need to be established.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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FDA issues firm warning against the use of infant sleep positioners

The FDA says use of sleep “wedges or nests” can pose serious suffocation risks.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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Study says moms favor daughters—and here’s why

If it makes you feel better, dads favor boys.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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New mamas, it’s okay if you don’t ‘enjoy every single moment’

These memories we’re making every day are precious.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Don’t feel guilty: 82% of parents sent kids to bed early for their own TV time

A little screen time counts as self-care—but here’s how to set boundaries for yourself too.

Updated Dec. 17, 2021
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Snuggles make happier kids

I surrender to the joy of this moment.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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From one mama of a high-energy toddler to another: I’m exhausted too

What we can’t see in this moment is that this too shall pass.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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From one mama of an anxious child to another—here’s how we cope

Communicate when there’s a change in routine—and leave enough time to process

Updated Dec. 14, 2021
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What are the best ways to stimulate baby brain development?

What babies need most is to interact with their parents in a loving, warm, joyful way.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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The 10 best habits of peaceful parents

When it comes to disciplining your child, self-discipline is the goal.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Montessori milestones: 4 developmental milestones you won’t find in baby books

Concentration, problem-solving skills, resilience and creativity.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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3 essential parenting habits to build confidence + self-love in your child

It first starts with how you treat yourself, mama.

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
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Even Mila Kunis can’t do it alone: ‘It still takes a village’ to raise your kids

“Back in the day you would have your aunts and cousins and everyone would help you raise your kids. It still takes a village.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Gabrielle Union shares the heartbreaking truth about her ‘8 or 9 miscarriages’

This is an important reminder why we should respect other women’s privacy when it comes to family planning.

Updated Oct. 16, 2021
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How to stop a toddler tantrum: 6 expert secrets

Do you ignore? Distract? Talk it out? There may be appropriate times and places for all of those responses.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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All the real things pregnant women Google

1. How much coffee can I drink while pregnant?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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How I’m Raising My Sons as Feminists

4 things a mother does to raise kind, respectful boys.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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