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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.

Having a second child was not only a gift for me—but my son, too

I felt guilty for everything our first child would lose: The constant attention, the full capacity of our love.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
mom holding newborn baby in front of her

Dear first-time mama: You don’t have anything to prove

Instead of proving you can do what you did before motherhood, appreciate what you can do *because* of motherhood. 

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

How to teach your toddler empathy

As parents, we have the opportunity to help our children begin building the skill from a very young age.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Best Activity Centers in 2017

One of these activity centers will be baby's favorite place to play.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
baby crying

Baby crying 101: All the reasons it happens and how you can help

Take a deep breath and try some of the following cry-stoppers.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
woman lifting up a baby

7 phrases not to say to a foster parent—and why

During my 15 years as a foster parent, I have had the privilege of having over 50 children come to live in my home.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

7 Tips for Pumping While Traveling

Keeping your milk supply while on the road has never been easier.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

This dad explaining emotions to his daughter could teach us all a thing or two

“You don’t have to be happy. You don’t have to be anything.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child looking at a phone in bed screentime

Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study

The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

This simple fix can eliminate window blind injuries for kids

Nearly 17,000 injuries related to window blinds were reported between 1990 and 2015. 

Updated Dec. 11, 2017

8 Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Our editors pick the gifts they'll get their kids for the holidays.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to make chores fun + joyful for your child

Turn them into ‘meaningful roles’ or ‘special jobs’!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Maternal gatekeeping: Why moms end up doing it all

The tendency to be a “gatekeeper” can really rear its head when children come into the picture. After all, we are made to internalize that “mother knows best.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Best Baby Gifts Under $50

10 gift ideas for the babies of the bunch that are fun and affordable.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
baby holding rattle toy and smiling

Why I hope my child grows up curious, not just smart

I will always do my best to foster your natural insight, energy, and curiosity.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place

They have a light within them, and it’s our duty as their parents to help them be comfortable with letting it shine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
little girl coloring on her bed

We quit screen time completely—and it saved our kids

Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
baby reaching for a bottle- don't ask about breastfeeding

Please don’t ask me if I’m breastfeeding

No woman should ever be ashamed of her choices to feed her child, no matter what the reason is.

Updated Feb. 08, 2023
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