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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.

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Updated Feb. 18, 2025

How to be your child’s safe space

Rest matters because it frees our attention. When we don’t have to look for love, we can start to figure out who we are.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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You don’t have to ‘fix’ a crying child

He might need to unload whatever big feelings he doesn’t understand or is unable to have words for.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023

5 ways to see the good in your kids—even on the hard days

In some ways love is very simple. And in other ways it is more complex than we know.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

This is two kids under two: Lots of love, little sleep

Twice the baby love makes two kids under two a pretty special club to be a part of.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Viola Davis is teaching her daughter an incredible lesson about self-acceptance

“You can be Wonder Woman, but you gotta be Wonder Woman with your hair. You can be Elsa, but you gotta be Elsa with your hair.”

Updated Dec. 18, 2021

Small Space Nursery Style

Be Well With Arielle shows off her baby’s city digs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This new trend in toys is teaching kids empathy and kindness—and we love it

Parents and toy makers are into playthings that promote social skills, not just STEM skills.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

17 Montessori-friendly objects you can buy at Ikea

One more reason to love Ikea? Yes, please!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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The easiest way to bond with your kids? Take a walk

We love when science and fun come together.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

When you say stay-at-home-moms ‘do nothing’. . .

To some, the daily work of motherhood might be “nothing,” but to me it’s everything.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian

What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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