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Thank you for being the best daddy ever

Thank you for throwing me really, really, really high in the air. You make me feel like I can fly. I hope I always feel like that inside.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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What I did when my 4-year-old told me that he’s transgender

Discover how to support trans kids and celebrate their gender identity with love and understanding.

Updated Mar. 04, 2025
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The color of your child’s swimsuit could save their life

An aquatic safety group put swimsuit colors to the test underwater. How does your child's suit stack up?

Updated May. 01, 2024
montessori toddler bedroom

How to turn your nursery into a Montessori-inspired toddler bedroom

Your toddler craves independence—and a Montessori toddler room can help.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

What you need to know about the rise in child drownings

Doctors say the troubling trend is preventable. Here's what you need to know, mama.

Updated May. 27, 2021
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10 books by Eric Carle to add to your child’s bookshelf

We're remembering the beloved author-illustrator, who passed away this week.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Bekah Martinez is implementing body boundaries as a way to wean from breastfeeding

Honestly, the advice she received is so valuable for anyone who's stressed about weaning.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

This mom didn’t know how bad she was sleeping until she saw herself in our viral video

With 25 million views on Facebook, our video of a tired mama breastfeeding her toddler throughout the night is striking a chord.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Diapers are about to get even more expensive

One in three families in America already struggle with the high cost of diapers.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

These parents paid it forward in a big way by hiding money in baby products at Target

This heartwarming video is the perfect way to start your week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Is it dusty in here? Watch these 7 pairs of siblings meet for the first time

There's nothing quite like the moment all the pieces of your heart meet for the first time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This mom’s positive parenting phrase for ‘max level spicy’ child is the best we’ve heard

TikTok moms are dishing out parenting advice left and right and we are here for it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Non-negotiable: My husband is an equal partner

Both of us must know what goes into running the household—and we need to tackle that workload as a team.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

5 toddler constipation tips for when they can’t ‘go’

Childhood constipation is common, but here's how you can help.

Updated May. 20, 2021
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Teaching my baby how to sleep made me a better mom

It might be called sleep 'training,' but you're really just giving your baby sleep skills they'll benefit from forever.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

There’s a new push to help mothers get involved in politics

Too often, the cost of childcare prices women out of campaigning for election.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

6 tips to get kids excited about gardening, the Montessori way

Gardening is a great outdoor activity for kids—here's how to make the most of it, according to a Montessori expert.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The powerful way to help your child feel loved—especially when life gets busy

Here's a practice you can adopt to help you shine your love in a way that makes it land right in your child's heart.

Updated May. 18, 2021
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Sesame Street launches new videos promoting COVID vaccinations

Elmo and friends are doing their part to explain the vaccination process—and why it's so important.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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