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Parenting

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

This 2nd grader’s honest note about phones is a reminder all parents need to hear

Technology is great, but disconnecting can help us connect with our kids.

Updated May. 25, 2018

The FDA warns against teething gels—what mamas need to know

The agency says they're not effective and are associated with serious safety concerns.

Updated May. 23, 2018

70% of young moms are ‘most defined’ by motherhood—and there’s nothing wrong with that

"Nothing has shaped or changed my life like my kids. They are my everything," says Rebecca S.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

Why You Need a Pump Bag

The right accessories make all the difference when you’re a nursing working mom.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
little kid playing on a computer

4 ways to instill a love of learning in your child

Not all children thrive in the classroom, but you can do so much more outside of school.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

How to uncover the *real* reason behind your child’s tantrum

They are not trying to make it personal.

Updated May. 16, 2018

Why fewer, better toys encourage more creative kids

It can be easy to buy into the marketing hype that our…

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

Updated May. 12, 2023
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The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
mom playing on the couch next to her toddler

What to say when your toddler tests the limits

It doesn't always have to be 'no.'

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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13 realistic ways to transition to peaceful parenting

The secret of making this transition is having compassion for yourself, just as you do for your child.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Audrey Roloff felt ‘robbed’ during her breastfeeding struggles—and so many mamas can relate

The physical pain was excruciating, she says, but the emotional pain in those first few weeks of parenting was also incredibly tough.

Updated May. 11, 2018
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