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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
Viral 9 year old perfectly writing brand logos

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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For some working parents, taking parental leave may mean losing out on an annual bonus

Having kids is expensive enough. Parental leave shouldn’t cost you your bonus, too.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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Mom warns fellow parents about harmful ‘firetruck’ game kids are playing

"We’ve got to do better teaching our boys to keep their hands off of other people and teaching our girls that it’s okay to have boundaries."

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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‘Teen Mom’ star Kailyn Lowry is teaching her sons about periods

“Thankfully, they know what to look for if I have an Aunt Flow emergency.”

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
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Mom of three reveals the one question she needed her husband to ask everyday after work

“We still do this years later, because it helps SO MUCH,” she shares.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Lunchables may be recalled due to high levels of sodium and lead—what you need to know

Are Lunchables safe? Everything to know about the possible recall.

Updated Apr. 12, 2024
Woman at gynecologist

Finally, Planned Parenthood will offer sedation for IUD insertions and removals

"We’re offering sedation to give patients a greater sense of power and control over their bodies and their care."

Updated Apr. 11, 2024
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The 8 key money milestones to mark with your kids, according to an expert

Here’s how parents can foster financial capability from preschool to young adulthood.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
Tylenol in pregnancy

New study finds no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism and ADHD

The findings come as health experts have long disagreed about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

Updated Apr. 11, 2024
mom holding baby and looking at camera practicing postpartum rest

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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4 fave postpartum shapewear finds to support your recovery & confidence

Looking and feeling your best can go hand-in-hand.

Updated May. 19, 2023
Mom gets dress coded at library

Mom says she got dress-coded at the library over her ‘inappropriate’ outfit

This is proof that outfit policing has gone way, way too far.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
Kourtney Kardashian ocean photo

Kourtney Kardashian shares powerful message about the ‘pressure to bounce back’ post-birth

Instead of unrealistic ‘bounce back’ expectations, she’s opting for kindness and self-love.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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What to say to someone experiencing pregnancy loss—and what not to say

“I feel so sad, and I can’t imagine what you are feeling.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
Suki Waterhouse postpartum selfie

Suki Waterhouse says the ‘fourth trimester’ has been ‘humbling’ after giving birth

"The postpartum period has been filled with exhilarating joy, so much laughter, tears, soo many hormones!"

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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