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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.

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

How to Up Your Changing Station Game

3 Instagram Moms share their changing station set-ups.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The bittersweet reality of separation anxiety

I would be lying if I said this was not the most loved + needed I have ever felt in my entire life.

Updated Jan. 08, 2018

My son is a ballet dancer and I love it

I let him do what he loves, and I’m confident that’s exactly what I should be doing.

Updated Jan. 08, 2018

54% of parents start babies on solids ‘too early,’ researchers say

The sweet spot: Starting solids when babies are six months.

Updated Jan. 05, 2018

Managing perfectionism: 8 surprising tips for helping your child

What we can do to move our kids away from unhealthy behaviors and channel their energy into something exciting.

Updated Jan. 04, 2018

6 tricks to get your kids to eat vegetables

Veggies never looked so yummy!

Updated Jan. 03, 2018
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