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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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5 wins to celebrate during your first month being a mama of 2 🙌

5. Handling baths and bedtime solo.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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6 reasons why June babies are special

You may have a future Nobel Prize winner on your hands!

Updated May. 28, 2024

Parenting a ‘fussy’ baby is harder on mom than anyone knows

It can lead to a higher risk for depression, says new study.

Updated Jun. 03, 2019
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Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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How to use screen time to raise empathetic and kind kids

When we control technology—and not the other way around—the potential is enormous.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

This phone app can help you figure out if your kid has an ear infection

It's not available publicly yet, but it could be a game-changer.

Updated May. 23, 2019

What to do if your child gets a tick bite

You're well within your rights to feel creeped out! But don't panic. Not every tick bite transmits Lyme disease.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

To the parents who don’t think they’re good at ‘playing’—you are

Your child thinks you're fun, even if you don't.

Updated May. 22, 2019
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New moms spend 105 days tired at work after maternity leave

Even if employers can't implement longer parental leave policies right now, there is one thing many could do to ensure that their employees are as well-rested as possible: Let them sleep in.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

4 positive parenting choices to make today to prevent ‘bad’ behavior

Preventative measures are sometimes harder to find the motivation for, but in the long-run, they are worth the investment.

Updated May. 13, 2019

How Montessori teachers teach kids to be responsible

Help children feel a sense of responsibility for themselves, rather than automatically turning to you every time they need something.

Updated May. 11, 2019
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This new brand simplifies your baby registry 🙌

One brand = all the baby gear you need.

Updated Dec. 01, 2021
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