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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.

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7 daily habits to foster sustainable parenting

Many parents are setting out to raise their little ones with a side of sustainability. These daily habits can wield a super-sized impact on shrinking your family's footprint.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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These are the products I wish I had registered for as a breastfeeding mom

Breastfeeding and pumping can take a toll on your mental and physical health in ways that are hard to prepare for. Here are the tools, products and tips that helped me.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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Moms, keep planning the magic—even when it doesn’t seem like your kids feel it anymore

What they’ll remember is that feeling of joy, no matter how brief. And so will you.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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Mom shares important phrase to help kids (and adults) process anger—and it’s brilliant

Her tip went viral—because this tool is just as helpful for adults as it is for kids.

Updated Dec. 05, 2023
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What to know about having the “tech talk” with your kids

A tech CEO and mom of four shares the importance—and challenge—of doing so.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
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How to deal with unsolicited breastfeeding advice over the holidays

Who’s ready for all those prying questions? You are.

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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‘Tis the season to babywear—here’s why

From germs to sleep to all the festivities, the CEO of Solly Baby explains how babywearing can help.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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When do we let our kids quit?

He loved gymnastics. Gymnastics was his life. His life was gymnastics.

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
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The silence of drowning

Drowning is splashy and loud and frantic—isn’t it?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Olivia Munn teaches her son Mandarin in adorable video

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are teaching their son Mandarin (thanks to Ali Wong)

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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My neurodivergent child has turned me into a neurodivergent parent 

There’s nothing more intimate and personal than the relationship you have with your child.

Updated Nov. 27, 2023
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