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

6 tips for helping your child adjust to their new glasses

Once you're ready to embark on this new vision journey, consider some of these tips when it comes time to talk to your child about their new specs.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids

The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

5 easy changes that dramatically reduce toddler tantrums

5. Provide fewer toys, each with a clear place

Updated Dec. 03, 2021

8 expert-backed tips for boosting bilingualism from a young age

6. Take advantage of their sponge-like brains.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
mom gently touching a baby in a NICU bed

Dear NICU mama: Your strength is profound–and unexpected

Your experience with your precious baby will be one that, at times, can feel like it is breaking you into a million pieces–but I promise that feeling is just the start of your transformation into a stronger, wiser, humbler version of yourself.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
mom holding little girl on the sidewalk

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

"I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I'm not tempted to look at them."

Updated Dec. 06, 2022

What to say to model empathy for your toddler with toys

Discover playful ways to teach empathy to your toddler through engaging toys and fun activities parents can try at home.

Updated Mar. 31, 2025

‘You can leave anytime’ is an important lesson from mom in this viral twitter thread

When a situation makes you uncomfortable, you can leave, no matter how young or old you are.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

The perfect way to explain consent to kids—from a 3rd grade teacher

"I created the organization of the chart, but almost everything in it—the ideas, the quotes—those are things that were 100% generated by my students," Kleinrock says.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Mothers want to run in the mid-term elections but they’re facing a common problem: childcare

"I'm not running in spite of my daughter; I'm running because of my daughter," says Caitlin Clarkson Pereira.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Early Intervention saved my son (and me)

Six hours of weekly therapy consumed my son's life but in a good way.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
little girl hugging her doll - body safety

8 essential ‘body safety’ rules to keep your kids safe

3. Explain to your child who they should talk to if they feel unsafe.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024

5 ways to expose your children to other cultures

A world of culture is right at their fingertips.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
mom sitting in front of her babies playing peek-a-boo, one of the best baby development games

5 easy games to boost your baby’s development—and have fun too

You'll never forget the first time your child initiates a game with you.

Updated May. 31, 2023
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