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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.

woman breastfeeding partner support

Partners who do this one (simple) thing can improve moms’ breastfeeding rates

When the co-parent does chores and cooking, mama has time to focus on feeding the baby and getting the rest she needs to keep her milk supply up.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
babies with the American flag

10 powerful photos of NICU babies celebrating the 4th of July

The babies at Illinois' Advocate Children's Hospital look great in red, white, and blue.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
Khloe Kardashian with daughter True

Khloe Kardashian opens up about new mom life and it sounds SO familiar to us

'Sometimes I don't know what day it is,' shares Kardashian.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Daphne Oz with her children

Real talk with Daphne Oz: On working motherhood and modeling happiness

"Motherhood is not like that. There's no prescribed, perfect way to do anything. I think you have to be comfortable in that feeling of doing the best you can every single day, and knowing that every day is a new day," shares Oz.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
woman and baby playing on the slide

One mama’s viral post highlights a surprisingly common slide hazard

Going down on an adult's lap increases a child's risk of leg fractures.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
mom holding baby and drinking a cup of coffee

My baby doesn’t sleep through the night–please stop asking me if he does

He will sleep through the night eventually and I have that to look forward to, but right now I will enjoy his midnight snuggles.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
woman lying in bed surrounded by husband and four kids after giving birth

What the kid’s big age gap means for Chip and Jo’s new baby

When there's eight years between kids, the youngest can actually be more like the oldest.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Tia Mowry sitting with her child and carrying her baby

Tia Mowry’s honest post about her post-baby body is what every new mama needs to see 👏

"Ladies, it's okay that our bodies are not PERFECT after our babies are born. Give yourself time. Go at your own pace. Don't allow people to put a time limit on YOUR body," shemwrote.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
Eva Longoria

New mama Eva Longoria ‘cannot imagine’ being separated from her son

Like so many parents, Longoria has taken to social media to declare that #FamiliesBelongTogether.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
toddler reading while potty training

Rock potty training: 5 important things to know before you start

Potty training is an exciting time, but it's one that takes a lot of work.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
baby beach essentials

12 Beach day essentials for your baby

Get ready for some fun in the sun with baby.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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