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Hoda Kotb and her daughters

Hoda Kotb’s bedtime ritual with her daughter is SO relatable

Hoda kinda regrets their new bedtime tradition, like all of us.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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Connect on their level: 12 texts to strengthen your relationship with your teen  

Boost your bond with these simple, meaningful messages.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

John Oliver talks about lax laws surrounding homeschooling in the U.S.

"Parents don’t have to teach their kids anything"

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

What to expect when your kid comes home from college for Thanksgiving

Having your child home from college for the first time can bring up all kinds of emotions for the entire family.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
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How old is too old for trick or treating?

Some states have laws about age limits.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
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5 parenting lessons we learned from ‘Bluey’

We’ve gleaned so much parenting wisdom from Bandit and Chilli.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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5 parenting lessons inspired by Kate Middleton

Here’s what we can all learn from the Princess of Wales.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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The actual cost of breastfeeding might shock you

“This is the first time that we’ve really taken a look at the cost borne by breastfeeding women in dollars and cents terms,” a Yale researcher states.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024

How to talk to your kids about pet emergencies

Those furry friends aren't just animals—they're family.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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There’s no such thing as a perfect parent

What if, instead of striving for perfection, we began striving for wholeness? A postpartum doula shares that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent—no matter what those shiny Instagram posts would have you believe.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
two women hugging by home front door - how to ask about guns before a playdate

To the mom who kept my child safe: Thank you

It might be awkward at first, but the more we have these conversations, the more normalized they will become.

Updated Oct. 02, 2023
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5 questions I’m asking daycare centers as an antiracist mama

As a working mom, I rely on my village of family, friends and daycare to help shape my child and their view of the world around them.

Updated Sep. 29, 2023
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6 tips for raising highly sensitive children—from a therapist and mom

My own journey has shown me that this sensitivity might be overwhelming at times, but it’s also an incredible gift.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
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Be the pier, not the ocean: On taming tantrums

I’m raising a Pisces, which means every emotion mounts like a tidal wave at her back.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
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Supporting working parents is good for business, full stop

The founder of Superkin shares 3 ways companies can better support working parents—and 3 reasons why doing so is business-critical.

Updated Sep. 21, 2023
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5 common breastfeeding questions you might be too embarrassed to ask

“Can I still breastfeed if I have inverted nipples?”

Updated Sep. 18, 2023
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Seasons of change: A letter to my firstborn son

I am surprised by how much I don’t want you to go and how much I do want you to go, all at the same time.

Updated Sep. 16, 2023
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