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Here’s what this update means for you—whether you already have a car seat or are planning to buy one soon.
These rules, developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are a direct response to mounting safety concerns after tragic outcomes tied to improper nursing pillow use.
What happened at that softball game is, sadly, a familiar story for many mothers. When girls excel, they’re often questioned instead of encouraged.
The recall was announced on May 19, 2025, after 26 people in 15 states were reported ill, nine of whom were hospitalized.
The recalled high chairs have multiple safety defects that violate federal regulations.
Over time, I developed a philosophy that helped me find my footing—and helped countless other parents do the same. I call it TRICK.
The recalled product is the 4-ounce GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouch, with a "Best if Used By" date of November 1, 2025, and GTIN 41415-00901.
The recall affects approximately 5,100 units sold in the United States and about 380 units sold in Canada.
The moment was short and simple. But when Ruthie posted the clip to TikTok with the caption “You’d think it’s been years! They’re so cute. 🥹🫶🏼”, it struck a collective nerve.
The real issue isn’t Disney. It’s the bigger cultural myth: that good parenting means making every moment magical. And “magic,” these days, is looking increasingly expensive.
In a new study released by HarperCollins UK and Farshore in December 2024, fewer than half of parents with children aged 0–13 say reading aloud is “fun for me.”
Deuter has recalled its Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active child carriers.
No parent wants to believe a baby product on the market could pose a real danger—but that’s exactly what investigations into infant loungers have revealed.
Ms. Rachel knows the emotional weight we carry as parents, and she carries it too.
Liam wanted to throw a backyard carnival for his friends and hand out lollipops as prizes.
The actress and advocate joins Motherly co-founder Liz Tenety to reflect on identity shifts, solo parenting, and what it means to ‘get your pink back.’
Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.
Instead of curated toy bins and color-coded schedules, this home bursts with lived-in joy.
Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.
Modern parents are consciously rewriting the script.