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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.

The powerful way eye contact helps you communicate with your baby

The connection you create with your baby when you make eye contact is far stronger than we ever imagined.

Updated Jul. 09, 2019

The one phrase women need to stop saying―especially if they have daughters

“I’ve always had a really hard time getting along with other girls.…

Updated Jul. 09, 2019
mom snuggling newborn in a hospital bed

Oregon just passed the most generous paid family leave law in the U.S.

Oregon's new paid leave law means some moms will have their whole paychecks while recovering from birth 👏

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Why American moms are the most stressed out moms in the Western world

Collins suggests that the sky-high stress levels American moms have can't be fixed with policy alone. She's calling for lawmakers to support families and mothers, but also for America to redefine what motherhood, work and family look like.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Motherhood is: Feeling sad that your child needs you less, but so happy to watch them soar

Yes, you are growing so fast―but, really, I wouldn't want it any other way. Because seeing you become the person you are is magical.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why does my child wet the bed? (and 5 tips for preventing it)

Here's how you can help your child to stop bedwetting.

Updated Jun. 28, 2019

Trust is the most essential part of parenting. Here’s how to build it

If we keep listening to them when they're little, they'll talk to us when they're big. ❤️

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know

Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Connecting with your kids: Why the first 5 minutes matter, mama

Five to 15 minutes of undivided attention can transform you and your child's lives.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Top 10 summer jobs for kids of all ages

This should be a positive experience for your child, not something they dread or view as a punishment.

Updated Jun. 13, 2023

Don’t let your preschoolers forget how to play

We must fiercely protect this precious, ever-shrinking window of time for our children.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom breastfeeding at a restaurant

A surprising amount of women surveyed don’t believe that moms should breastfeed (or pump) in public

The scientific benefits of breastmilk are clear. So why don't *all* women support this?

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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