Parenting

How I let go of anger & anxiety to become a more peaceful parent

In these moments, I was the opposite of the mother I set out to be.  

New guidelines for infants with fevers: Here’s what parents need to know

The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the first official guidelines to help doctors determine whether to keep an infant in the hospital or monitor them at home.

9 phrases Montessori teachers use to build resilient kids

While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties.

What to do with your kids when your childcare falls through unexpectedly

Even the best laid plans can fall apart at the last minute. Here's how to keep your toddler occupied while you work from home.

America had universal childcare during WWII. It’s time to do it again

It's time to take what we learned from WWII and help American families today.

Mandy Moore pumps breastmilk on top of an active volcano, no biggie

"New realities of adventuring!"

The best bottles for breastfed babies

If your breastfed baby is refusing the bottle, here's what you need to know.

This is formula feeding: Trusting your instincts

"Fed is best. Your mental state is important. Trust yourself and know, you're doing the right thing."

How to pick a childcare program for your family

Choosing child care can be hard. Here's what quality early learning looks like.

This tweet about the societal pressure on women is going viral because it’s SO true

Let's agree to stop judging ourselves against unfair standards.

*These* are the products I wish I registered for as a first-time mom

In those first few months, I can't even count the amount of middle-of-the-night Amazon orders I made, desperate to solve whatever issue it was we were having in that moment.

The surprising factor that makes car seats less safe

If it's not specifically approved by your car seat's manufacturer for use with your seat, you shouldn't use it.

What they don’t tell you about the newborn phase

"You hear about the rough late nights and early mornings, but you don't hear about how much you'll crave that intoxicating newborn scent after it's gone."

After 4 kids, this is still the best baby gear item I’ve ever purchased

I wouldn't be swooning over the BABYBJORN bouncer after eight years and four kids if it didn't work.

What every family with a kiddie pool needs to know about water safety this summer

A pediatric emergency doctor shares important tips on how to stay safe.

I had two breastfeeding journeys in my lifetime—neither was a bit like the other

Nothing's ever made me feel so lost, yet so proud. There is truly nothing in the world like it.

This mama’s honest post about her son almost drowning is going viral

Such an important reminder.

*This* is why your child needs that last drink of water before bed

When your child asks for a drink of water before they go to sleep, there truly may be a biological or emotional motivation behind it.

It’s science: Early bedtimes—and the routines behind them—make *everyone* happier

Good sleep hygiene, particularly an earlier bedtime, can improve the quality of life for both kids and moms.

How much solid food should babies eat in their first year? A surprising new study sheds light on guidelines

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, tested whether the amount of food suggested by each of those sources leads to babies with a healthy body mass index.