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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

What Philanthropy Taught Me About Parenting

A charity exec shares her experience and tips.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to Handle a Toddler Tantrum

10 ways to get your kid to calm the f down.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
a baby sleeping on a bed

The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood

Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

Our carefree summer: Why I’m not worrying about my kids getting messy

I don’t want them to worry for a second about the pizza sauce on their face or the ice pop stain on their shirt or the dirt on their feet.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Am I loved and cared for? Why every child should be able to answer ‘yes’

To help our children rest in our care we will need to give them more attention than they demand and more connection than they seek.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022

‘How could I love another baby this much?’ You will mama. You will.

They said that the love in your heart multiplies. I get it now. I physically feel it.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022

5 Tips to Detox Your Kids Off the Screen

When it's time unplug your screen-addicted child.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

15 ways you can show your kids you love them—every day

When they are trying to talk to you, or you’re trying to tell them something—stop what you’re doing, focus on them, get on their level and look them in the eyes.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5 Ways to Get Your Kid to Take a Bath

Turn bathtime into something you look forward to.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
mom holding baby to foster baby's learning skills

7 ways you’re probably already fostering learning skills in your newborn

Your habits lead to major developmental boosts for little brains. Way to go, mama!

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

Reading together is good for their brains—and my soul

When we want to know something, we read a book. When the world hurts, we go find a book that teaches us kindness and empathy.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022

8 Tips to Help You Breastfeed In the NICU

Yes, you can have a successful nursing relationship with your NICU baby.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

A sleep consultant’s letter to a mama in the middle of sleep exhaustion

I wish I could sprinkle fairy sleep dust on your entire household.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Let me tell you a secret: No parent has it all figured out, not even stay-at-home moms

Even if it looks like things come naturally, it doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Newborn sleep patterns: What to expect + when to rest

The best thing you can do—create a bond that will help you when the time comes to teach healthy sleep habits

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

Your very first feeds—How to breastfeed your newborn in the hospital after birth

I want you to remember that this little teeny tiny slimy kid placed on your chest, is YOUR baby.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
two kids playing on the floor

Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

Updated May. 23, 2023
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