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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
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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
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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

Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is believe our children—but we must

When children reach out about something serious, be mindful of how difficult it is for them to come to us.

Updated Jan. 30, 2018

How long does it take to get used to being a mom? 4 months and 23 days, says survey

And 47% of mamas said they were surprised by how long the adjustment took.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

What is Montessori? 10 key principles parents should know

A school meant to appeal to children’s nature, rather than fight it.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023

Redefine being a SAHM on your *own* terms

Four years ago I left a successful marketing career to stay home with my firstborn.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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