Parenting

How much sleep does a six-month-old baby need?

Sleep tips for a baby who's growing fast, including an ideal schedule.

How much sleep does a 5-month-old baby need?

Here's a sample schedule of what you can expect from your growing baby.

7-month-old feeding schedule + expert advice

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9-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

Depending on your baby's interest in solid foods, their appetite for breast milk or formula may start to decrease or feedings will space out. This can be bittersweet!

10-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

At 10 months, your little one will probably be keeping a close eye on what you eat—and will want to try a bite, too.

11-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

As your baby's diet continues to shift from liquid to more solid foods, being adaptable will continue to serve you well.

How much sleep does a 10-month-old baby need?

Sleep guidance and tips for parents from a certified sleep consultant for babies.

12 tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed child

Here's how you can transform the power struggles between you and your strong-willed kiddo.

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

5 Montessori-inspired activities that make the Nugget worth the cost (and the wait!)

In case you're trying to justify a purchase of the internet's hottest piece of furniture.

How much sleep does a 9-month-old baby need?

Here's everything you need to know about your nine month old's current sleep needs.

After-school restraint collapse is real—this is why your child gets angry with you

It's a subconscious thing.

Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist

Minimalism is more than just getting rid of all your stuff (although I am on that bandwagon too.) It's about filtering out the noise to focus your energy on what's important.

12 positive phrases that motivate kids to do the right thing

These encouraging phrases can help your child be their best self.

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

How to talk to your kids about Jewish history and culture

Raising kids with cultural sensitivities and curiosity about their peers and the world starts early.

How much sleep does a 12-month-old baby need?

Sleep guidance and tips from a sleep consultant on your one-year-old.

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.