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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.

This Baby Stroller is Actually a Gift for You

5 reasons you should treat yourself, mom.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
collage of winter baby gear

9 must-haves to survive the winter with a newborn

All your winter necessities to keep baby warm this season.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
mom talking with toddler at the table

Try these 3 mindful parenting tips next time you feel upset, mama

As a parent, you may relate to the struggle of containing your anger—I know I have.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
mom holding a newborn beside two siblings

To the mama who’s done having babies

It’s normal to feel confident *and* sad about your decision.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Secure attachment means giving your children independence, too

Part of loving our kids is creating room for them to learn—that just doesn’t have to be all the room in the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The 10 most important parenting lessons we learned in 2017

7. It’s okay to re-assess the rules and change them

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Why I Didn’t Leave the City When I Had Kids

Why I Didn’t Leave the City When I Had Kids

Twiniversity’s founder sounds off on city life with twins.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
newborn baby laying down

Crazy but true: 2-day-old babies understand the concept of numbers

Babies who aren’t even 45 hours old yet associate small numbers with their left and large numbers with their right.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
family eating a picnic on a blanket

11 ways to help your child overcome picky eating & develop healthy habits

8. Remove the words “eat it” or “try some” from your dinner vocabulary

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
mom playing with kids in a tent

The mental workload of a mother

Here’s what it consists of. 

Updated Mar. 25, 2022
The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

Here’s what mamas can look forward to pinning in the year ahead. ?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

6 ways to use ‘special time’ to deepen the bond with your child

If they can rely on this regular dose of closeness, they become more willing to cooperate, more ready to connect.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom holding newborn between her legs

From hummingbird to helicopter—what’s your parenting style?

There are no perfect parenting philosophies, but these labels may help us understand ourselves a little more clearly.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

6 phrases that turn your child’s mistakes into positive teaching moments

5. “Did you know your brain can grow?”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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