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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.

10 calming phrases for children afraid of the dark

3. “How can I help you feel safe?”

Updated Jan. 18, 2018

A parent’s guide to surviving colic

Colic is not something that just your baby experiences—it impacts the whole family.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018

Kim Kardashian shares surrogacy experience in heartfelt letter: ‘It was so hard’

Every parent should read Kim Kardashian’s candid letter about using a gestational surrogate.

Updated Jan. 18, 2018
mom breastfeeding child - breastfeeding reduces diabetes risk

Breastfeeding cuts a mother’s type 2 diabetes risk in half, study shows

The biggest benefits were seen after 6 months, but any amount of breastfeeding reduced mom’s risk.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
a baby sleeping with a stuffed animal

8 expert ways to help any child get better sleep

3. Set your child’s biological clock

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

Parenting the German way: Let your kids take risks

German parents have different views on what’s age-appropriate. 

Updated Jan. 12, 2018

CDC says progress on SIDS has stalled, points to solutions every parent should know

Many of the 3,500 annual SIDS deaths in the U.S. are preventable.

Updated Jan. 12, 2018

Study: 91% say parenthood is the biggest transition in life

Can you guess what our survey of nearly 1,000 moms said was the biggest struggle of becoming a new mom? 

Updated Jan. 12, 2018

18 Tips for Small Space Living With Kids

How to keep a simple and organized home when you have children.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

The volcano effect: Why skipping a nap results in a meltdown

Naps build up a reservoir of sleep-related benefits, allowing kids a ‘fresh start’ after each sleep period.

Updated Jan. 11, 2018

How to parent with more empathy + grace

Empathy was the key to keeping myself calm.

Updated Jan. 11, 2018
mom snuggling a sleeping baby

Mama, when you feel defeated

I want us to remember that we are good at this.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
mom holding a baby in her arms - difficult babies

I had the hardest baby ever

Can someone please tell me it’s going to be OK?

Updated Dec. 09, 2022

Trust is the key to a secure bond with your child

I choose trust over all else. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2018
newborn baby laying on the floor

An ode to the not-so-new newborn

They are like newborns, but with *deluxe features.*

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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