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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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Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022
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I’m a single mom—and I’m judged differently on my parenting because of it

I want to know why the script is different when approaching mothers like me. Why is it that if you're Mrs. So and So who serves on the PTA and lives in a nice subdivision, the language is "You're not failing," but when you're a Ms. you're automatically assumed at risk?

Updated May. 15, 2023
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Gentle parenting is hard—especially when everything else feels hard, too

But here are two good reasons to stay calm, even when you're struggling.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

FaceTime with friends: How to make video chats meaningful + fun for babies and little kids

30% of kids under age 6 use video chat at least once a week—here's how to make it work.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

Can you still workout + tone muscle while breastfeeding?

According to a strength and conditioning coach.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Baby registry 101: Your step-by-step guide

Make the baby registry of your dreams with this primer.

Updated Nov. 30, 2021
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These are the 25 most popular baby registry products at Target

Thousands of mamas give these items their stamp of approval.

Updated Nov. 30, 2021
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Target’s baby registry is the easiest one our editors ever used. Here’s why

Target won our hearts by saving our valuable time and money.

Updated Aug. 20, 2020

How to help your perfectionist child

It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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