Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

Parenting

11 soothing phrases to say when your child is crying

These calming phrases work a whole lot better than "don't cry."

Covid

This viral photo of a kindergartener crying at virtual school is the reality for so many kids right now

This year is just so hard.

Covid

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Single Parenting

I’m a single mom—and I’m judged differently on my parenting because of it

I want to know why the script is different when approaching mothers like me. Why is it that if you're Mrs. So and So who serves on the PTA and lives in a nice subdivision, the language is "You're not failing," but when you're a Ms. you're automatically assumed at risk?

Parenting

Gentle parenting is hard—especially when everything else feels hard, too

But here are two good reasons to stay calm, even when you're struggling.

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.