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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.

Set Your Changing Table Up For Success

12 essentials that will make changing diapers a whole lot easier (and a lot less stinky).

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

10 things my mom told me as a kid that continue to give me confidence

I grew up believing that I could be proud of myself. And I am.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Five Baby Brands Owned by Badass Moms

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
glass of milk

What if your toddler doesn’t drink milk?

8 ways for your little one to bone up on calcium, without milk.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

2nd Baby Gear Giveaway

Win $2,500 in prizes!

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Your new toddler healthy eating strategy: Make it fun, not sneaky

When kids get involved with their food choices, healthy eating seems a lot more exciting.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom holding newborn baby

Dear dads: Take the picture

There are certain things you just can’t capture in selfies or posed photos. 

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

How to get to the bottom of whining—and give your kids the tools to avoid it later

Whining is the emotion of frustration and in order to help draw it out, we will need to come alongside it.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
5 Tips to Get Ready to Pump at Work

5 Tips to Get Ready to Pump at Work

You won't need to strip down to your undies to get pumping at work.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

A Letter to My New Baby

Photographer Nicki Sebastian reflects on bringing home baby to big sis.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

THIS Is Baby Food!

And 5 things your mom group’s talking about this week.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Why gratitude isn’t something you teach—but help your children feel

The problem lies in thinking emotions are lessons to be learned rather than feelings that need to be felt.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Mama, in the daily grind of life, we can still find magic

I have somehow misplaced this magic. This magic that lives and breathes and wakes up in my house every morning...

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Dear husband: I love watching you be a father

I am SO happy for our children, because they have the gift of you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To the mamas in the comparison trap: Remember kids get there in their own time

Turn your impulse to “rush it” into an impulse to savor the moment.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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