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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.

There’s a bright side to your kid’s first lie

And it’s not just that hide and seek is much more fun to play. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How I’m Raising My Sons as Feminists

4 things a mother does to raise kind, respectful boys.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
reading goodnight moon book

The best way to create your baby’s bedtime routine—and get more sleep too

Bonus: Bedtime is primed for lots of sweet snuggles!

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Best Baby Carriers for 2017

10 baby carriers that you need to check out now.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Why I’m not rescuing my kids from failure

I wouldn’t be teaching them anything by trying to protect them from failures at every turn.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

When less is more: 4 misbehaviors parents can ignore

If parents want to curb bad behavior, they need to adopt the less is more philosophy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Baby’s first Halloween: 2017’s best accessories for your little pumpkin

Just because your little ones may not be old enough to trick-or-treat doesn’t mean they can’t have some Halloween fun!

Updated Dec. 24, 2021

All the reasons why I love being a dad

I love seeing his eyes light up when we are able to go outside and throw the football.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Parenting Day Baby Registry

15 baby gear picks to help you make it through the day.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

When to drop everything + listen to your kids

Let’s get better at recognizing essential moments—those times when your child’s need for love trumps your own agenda.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to stop gaslighting and start hearing your child’s pain

This is why saying “it’s okay” really isn’t okay.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The 6 biggest lies I believed before having kids

Just about all of us had set assumptions about raising kids before we became parents ourselves.

Updated Feb. 02, 2023

Motherly nursery tour: a dreamy, minimalist space for twins

Only the prettiest of essentials for these two babies! 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to say ‘I’m sorry’

How do you teach children how to really make amends, see what they did wrong and have empathy for others?

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Using punishment during potty training can backfire, mama

Adults have spent years using the toilet, so we forget how hard it is for a child. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Babies as young as 15 months learn determination from watching you

And they really learn valuable lessons when they see us struggle.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Whoa—Walmart’s baby department is getting a huge makeover

We got a sneak peek at what to expect from the Parent’s Choice reboot!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

You’re about to become a big sister—here’s what I always want you to remember

My baby, when you want me to hold you but I’m holding your sister, please know that I want to hold you too. My arms are big enough for both of you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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