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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.

5 Must-Haves to Ease the Newborn and Toddler Juggle

The only gear you really need for Baby #2.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Why I changed my mind about being a stay-at-home mom

She is the reason I went to work, and the reason I didn’t want to.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

To ‘room in’ or rest up? Why I chose sleep over snuggles at the hospital

Why one child psychologist labored over this decision after giving birth—and why you can let go of the worry.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

5 ways to take parenting criticism in stride

Whether face-to-face or behind a screen, here’s how to deal with judgment from other parents. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5 expert tips for raising resilient children in an age of terrorism

When it comes to terrorism, children want to know that adults have some grip and perspective. So, get some.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
6 Ways to Go Green for Baby

6 Ways to Go Green for Baby

Setting up a sustainable home for Earth Day and beyond.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

The Baby Bath Ritual

Household Mag’s founder reflects on the emotions of her baby’s bath.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Should You KonMari Your Kids?

Trying out Marie Kondo's controversial clean-up method on the toddler set.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Q&A with author, Heather Shumaker, on why it’s OK to go up the slide

Easy rules for raising creative and confident children.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

6 fun activities to inspire your tot’s creativity

Spark your little one's budding imagination with a few crazy-easy ideas.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

4 solutions for the commitment-phobe mom

Bookmark these new mom must-haves before you change your mind.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

Goodbye to pre-baby days: I can’t imagine a life without my little girl

“Don’t you now wonder, how did you ever do life without her?”

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
baby just started walking

Baby on the go! 8 things that happen when your child starts to walk

2. Even if you don’t support baby leashes, you begin to understand why people use them.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023

Q&A with Janet Kennedy: Giving your Baby the Gift of Sleep (Training)

There is no shame in taking good care of yourself so that you can be a good parent to your child.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Getting over mom guilt—How to say goodbye to feeling bad

We are all just winging this whole motherhood thing. And that’s okay, mamas.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
baby sleeping on a blanket

Thinking about sleep training? Rest easy, mama.

A sleep expert’s words of wisdom on feeling confident about sleep training.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
two kids running on the Portland coast

Portland with Kids

5 must-see spots in this family-friendly Portland.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

How to Have a Playdate

The how, who, what and where, plus 8 ways to make playdates in NYC.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

Darling Clementine Gifts

Giveaway!

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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