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From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

little boy laying on a bed with a dog

An ode to my fur baby

You prepared me for motherhood long before babies were on my mind.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Moms are boycotting a popular baby sleep expert over campaign donations

Baby sleep expert @TakingCaraBabies is under fire after her donations to the Trump campaign became public knowledge.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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4 steps parents can take to protect their child’s immunity right now

Plus what we know so far about the COVID-19 vaccine for children.

Updated Dec. 20, 2021

Yes, screen time is up (but parental guilt doesn’t need to be)

A recent New York Times headline has parents feeling some strong emotions.

Updated Jan. 19, 2021
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Viral video: How to test your toddler toys with a toilet paper roll

If it's too big to pass through it's the right size for your little one.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022
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5 ways to calm your energetic child before bedtime

Help them cope with their racing thoughts and get to sleep faster.

Updated Feb. 08, 2023
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8 must-have products to help mamas and babies survive winter

Must-haves for chilly bedtimes, stuffy noses and freezing trips to the store.

Updated Jan. 08, 2024
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10 tips to try to get your baby to sleep soundly

A sleep consultant shares her best secrets.

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
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6 lies I believed about twins before I had my own​

You actually don't need two of everything.

Updated Sep. 13, 2022
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How to get $1,100 in stimulus money for your 2020 baby

Do you know what the recovery rebate credit is? You're about to find out.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
little girl doing ballet in front of a tablet

The half-hour my toddler and I look forward to every week

We sing, dance and bond even more than I expected.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

No added sugars for kids under 2, per new guidelines

The U.S. government released its first dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
little girl pulling hoodie over her head

The hoodies every kid will obsess over are on sale right now

What's better than a hoodie? One that secretly turns into a stuffie.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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*These* are the best birthday gifts for a 5-year-old

It is so fun to watch kids' littles personalities bloom at this age.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022
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An ode to the wild child

They are doing things differently, not caring what other people think. They're carving out their own place in this world. They're marching to the beat of their own drum.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022

Hilaria Baldwin: 3-year-olds are the ‘hardest’ age—and we get it

There's a reason that the expression 'threenager' exists.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom playing with little girl

Am I raising a little jerk?

What a clinical psychologist wants you to know about kids who "act out."

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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