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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.

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Is the SNOO worth it?

I wouldn't have been able to do the newborn phase without it.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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I refuse to raise a polite girl

I will not teach my daughter that she needs to morph into a watered-down version of herself to make other people more comfortable.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
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7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

Updated Jan. 10, 2022
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This new stroller is the only one parents need

New mama life is often fraught with decision fatigue. From choosing a…

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Baby first aid: How to treat injuries & when to call the doctor

An expert outlines 7 common injuries in babies and exactly what to do for each.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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7 empowering support groups for Black breastfeeding moms

Here's where Black moms can get support for their breastfeeding journey.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024

Screen-free ways for kids to take a ‘brain break’ from virtual school

Whether your kids need movement, comfort or help with skills, brain breaks are essential on remote learning days.

Updated Mar. 09, 2022
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France wants to double their paid paternity leave—and make it mandatory

"When a baby arrives in the world, there is no reason it should be only the mom who takes care of it. It's important to have greater equality in sharing responsibilities," says President Emmanuel Macron.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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Having a newborn during a pandemic is the hardest thing I’ve ever done

I celebrate despite "it all." I celebrate myself. That I am managing. I am managing. These feel like heartbreaks. These feel like miracles.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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YouTube star Dzung Lewis on cooking for kids

Liz checks in with popular YouTube host, Dzung Lewis to discuss her new cookbook "Honeysuckle." Dzung shares tips on how to cook for kids, talks about her eclectic food influences, and explains about how food has become a way for her to share her Vietnamese culture and her husband's Korean culture with their children.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

These are only the vitamins I give my children and here’s why

It's hard to say who loves these more—my kids or me.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Your child’s brainpower is linked to these 3 important factors, says study

But 95% of American children don't meet all of the recommendations.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
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How hugging defuses a tantrum—almost every time

At first it was counterintuitive—why should my kid get a hug when they're screaming in my face? But connection was transformative in my child's behavior—and my own.

Updated Apr. 06, 2023
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