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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.

mother practicing combination feeding with infant

Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

You don't have to choose between bottle or breastfeeding! Combination feeding means you can do both.

Updated May. 22, 2024

Your child ca​n’t be “too attached”

Here's why clinginess can be a good sign.

Updated May. 10, 2023
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16 useful (and fun!) birthday gifts for 1-year-olds

We rounded up our favorite first-time gifts for baby.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
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Teething tips: How to cope when two-year molars come in

Offering child food—like fruits and vegetables—can bring instant relief.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it

Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
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Here’s what to do when your baby hates the car seat

Tips from parents who have been there, too.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024

Kids need to play together outside—here’s how to do it safely

Here's why outdoor play, and lots of it, should be at the top of your to-do list, especially now.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023

80% of parents want hybrid learning for their kids—but it’s not an option for everyone

For some it works but distance learning isn't for every family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom talking to a defiant toddler

Aggression in toddlers: 5 common reasons for hitting + biting

They are full of energy—that energy can overcome them and they start acting kind of crazy.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

How 8 celeb mamas are adjusting to pandemic parenting

From getting kiddos used to masks to shifting back-to-school plans, to accepting a pregnancy experience that is so different from what they'd envisioned.

Updated Jul. 30, 2020
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6 reasons August babies are special

An August due date sure has its challenges, but it also has plenty of positives.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
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The best brain-boosting food for kids—and how to get them to eat it

Nutrition is crucial for brain development, but kids aren't clamoring to eat fish and wheat germ. Here's how to close the brain food gap.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

Parenting during the coronavirus is a completely new level of burnout

I am being consumed, not only by pandemic fatigue, but also by decision fatigue with no end in sight.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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