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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.

14 best eco-friendly baby products of 2018

Baby gear that's as good for the environment as it is for your family.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Jessica Biel shares why she’s teaching her 2-year-old about sex-ed

“I really believe that if you start this early, there’s no shame,” says Biel.

Updated Feb. 12, 2018
child putting on own jacket - teaching kids how to get dressed themselves

5 tips to help kids dress themselves, from a Montessori expert

While they won’t be able to do it perfectly at first, practice makes perfect.

Updated Apr. 19, 2023

6 Montessori parenting habits to practice every day

Here’s what you can do at home, today!

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Angelina Jolie tells her daughters: ‘It’s your mind that will define you’

“Find out who you are, what you think, and what you stand for,” says this mom of 6.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Meet The First Gerber Baby With Down Syndrome

Well Rounded's weekly links are here.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025

What you need to know about that fetal alcohol syndrome study

Because every mother—and every fetus—is impacted by alcohol differently, it’s impossible to determine a safe amount.

Updated Feb. 09, 2018

How safe is Tamiflu for your kids? The treatment has its own risks and benefits

As always, it’s best to consult with your own doctor or child’s pediatrician.

Updated Feb. 09, 2018
woman holding her pregnant belly sitting on a bed

To my baby—Being your mother will be my greatest privilege

I promise to show you just how loved you are every single day.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

What’s the ‘best’ parenting style to raise a successful child?

Our children’s success comes from a variety of factors, including genetics, but parenting style does play a big part.

Updated Feb. 08, 2018

Meet Lucas—the first Gerber Baby with down syndrome

Now that’s one winning smile. ?

Updated Feb. 07, 2018
daughter hugging her mom - montessori lessons

Montessori at home: How to raise a polite child

It is the foundation for a successful community, and it is something you can easily incorporate at home.

Updated Dec. 15, 2022

This Is How We Get Kids to Like Vegetables

Baby's 'flavor window' and the science of raising healthy little eaters.

Updated Feb. 06, 2018
baby laying under baby monitor camera

We tried it: The Nanit Plus smart baby monitor

There are so many things I truly loved about this monitor that it's tough to choose just a few.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

How to Get a Toddler to Take Cough Syrup

5 tips to get it down the teeny, tiny hatch.

Updated Feb. 05, 2018

How to Talk About Informed Consent with Kids

What the horrific trial of Larry Nassar has taught us.

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

5 signs your child already loves reading

Tune into your own young children’s reading-related behaviors and give yourself a pat on the back.

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

“Mansplaining” Made It Into the Dictionary

Well Rounded's Weekly Links are here!

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad

He’s so much more than just parts of their DNA makeup.

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

13 phrases to build your child’s emotional intelligence

“I wonder if you are feeling really angry.”

Updated Feb. 01, 2018
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