Baby Sleep Schedules and Guides: Naps, Sleep Training & More
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Your Guide to Baby Sleep

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does my baby need? What’s a healthy sleep and nap schedule to set? When will my baby start sleeping through the night? We’re here to help you and your baby snag a few more zzz’s with baby sleep schedules, sleep tips and more. You got this, Mama!

Postpartum insomnia

The secret sleep thief no one warned you about: Postpartum insomnia

Postpartum insomnia is real, and it’s not just because your baby is crying every few hours (although that doesn’t help).

Updated Nov. 26, 2024
mom holding toddler trying to sleep wondering why is sleep training so hard

Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me

It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
baby fomo

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Updated Mar. 14, 2025
child sleeping in bed in daylight- daylight savings 2023

Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
woman breastfeeding baby better sleep

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024

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The no. 1 way a former nanny gets toddlers to listen

Parents are trying a “gossip voice” script from a 10-year nanny—and experts explain why playful, buddy-style talk can flip toddler resistance into cooperation.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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AI can now scan a mammogram and reveal a woman’s 5-year cancer risk—what moms should know

This technology could give mothers greater agency, earlier signals, and more opportunities—not just more anxiety.

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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Her daughter asked about wrinkles―her answer could change the way kids see themselves

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does…

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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This mom’s twins don’t share a birthday—and the internet can’t get enough of her story

Stephanie Simpson’s twin girls didn’t follow the usual delivery timeline—born more than four hours apart on different days, their story has captivated parents and TikTok viewers alike

Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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‘The Internet’s Favorite Kids’ Food Brand Just Made Your Target Trip Even Better

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Updated Oct. 01, 2025
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An 11-year-old was about to get her first phone—then her mom came up with a ‘social media prep school

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Tru Fru strawberry snacks recalled nationwide over possible metal fragments—what parents should check tonight

Pantry check, parents! Tru Fru just recalled several freeze-dried strawberry snacks over possible metal fragments—here’s what you need to know before your kids reach for a treat.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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New mom’s viral shower hack is giving parents a game-changing idea

Struggling to shower as a new mom? Kailey Davis’ viral hack shows how a simple trick turned a chaotic moment into a win for both mom and baby

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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The surprising reason morning sickness may be good for you and your baby

Researchers say it may be a sign of a healthy, finely tuned immune system working behind the scenes.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Toddler

A bold request at a children’s museum leaves a 3-year-old stunned—and parents debating

Should adults intervene right away, or let kids navigate social hiccups on their own?

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
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Kitchen science: Fun experiments for kids (that might not end in disaster)

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does…

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
Bluey

A mom pulled the plug on Bluey for 3 weeks—what she saw in her kids surprised her

It was about noticing that her twin boys were starting to push boundaries, mimic “naughty” behavior, and spiral into tantrums after episodes ended.

Updated Sep. 29, 2025
high protein vegetarian dinner recipes

8 fast and easy vegetarian dinners that don’t skimp on protein

The bonus? Most come together in less than 30 minutes.

Updated Sep. 29, 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
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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
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Twin sneaks family cat into ballet class—and her explanation is priceless

“He’s my best friend!” Cora announced, proudly holding the cat as if she’d solved the world’s biggest mystery.

Updated Sep. 26, 2025
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Mister Rogers reveals the one mistake parents can’t afford to forget

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Updated Sep. 26, 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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