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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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How to Prep (Yourself) for the First Day of School

Prepping for preschool with Fashion Mamas’ Natalie Alcala.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Smartphones can depress teens—but they don’t have to

A few smart parenting rules can make your teens’ relationships with their phones + peers much healthier.

Updated Jan. 08, 2022

5 parenting lessons I learned as a Montessori teacher

4. Give children fresh starts: Don’t broadcast to everyone they “had rough mornings.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to make your baby a foodie

10 ways to elevate baby's tastes, literally.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021

When you cry, I’ll comfort and cuddle you—as long as I can

Because one day my arms won’t be the ones you turn to for comfort. So right now I will hold you. For as long as I can.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

11 Kids’ Subscription Boxes We Love

10 subscription boxes sure to please your little baker, scientist, or web designer.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The first Chipotle drive-thru is an answer to every mama’s prayers

Now, if only these other mama-fave businesses would follow suit...

Updated Dec. 09, 2021

New parents: Stop feeling guilty about fighting—it’s normal

New research shows there is reason for your shorter fuse—but there are also ways to reduce the tension.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What I want you to know about my child’s peanut allergy

It takes a village—and this village knows how to administer epinephrine.

Updated Apr. 22, 2024

For me, feminism means the freedom to be a stay-at-home mom

Actually, to suggest women “should” do anything other than what they feel is right for their families is anti-feminist.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to plan a children’s solar eclipse party that’s out of this world

A total solar eclipse calls for a totally awesome party! ☀️

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Here’s what teachers REALLY need from parents this back-to-school season

More than anything we just want an environment where your children will succeed, both academically and emotionally. 

Updated Aug. 14, 2017

How to respect your child’s emotions—even when you don’t understand them

There may be no rational reason your kid is upset about a shirt color. But that doesn’t mean the feelings aren’t genuine.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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When do babies understand words? What the science says

Earlier than expected, according to recent research.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

Stay-at-home motherhood became so much more fun when it wasn’t my whole identity

There's no reason to fit into JUST the working mom or stay-at-home mom box.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I Nursed My Son For 5 ½ Years

Six things this mama learned while nursing her toddlers.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

I’m so proud of my childrens’ growth—but it also breaks my heart

Maybe this is why we cringe at the passing of time and their growing maturity—because it forces us to grow, too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to tell your child is realizing her human potential—year-by-year

People with realized human potential are separate, social and adaptive beings.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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The mental load of motherhood is what I didn’t fully expect

It’s no wonder we’re tired. We feel ALL THE THINGS, and it’s utterly exhausting.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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