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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

Why Montessori teachers don’t use time-outs

Is it punishment or consequences that get children to behave? Not necessarily.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom and teenage daughter talking on bed

How do I talk to my kids about sex? An age-by-age guide

"Today, if parents don't take the lead on this, then friends, romantic partners and Google will be there their informants—and Google does not know your child."

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

How to be a positive parent when it comes to lying, backtalk + aggression

By understanding where these tough behaviors come from, you'll be able to help you child learn from them, and move through them together as a team.

Updated Apr. 23, 2019
mom comforting upset child

My child isn’t giving me a hard time—he’s *having* a hard time

Once I could see his struggles from a lens of empathy, I was able to respond in love.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
toddler playing on a phone in mom's lap

9 must-have apps for kids on the autism spectrum

Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

The Rock ‘n Play conversation underscores how desperately parents need more support—and sleep

Support for vulnerable postpartum parents should not be seen as a luxury but as a necessity.

Updated Apr. 17, 2019
two little girls in a bubble bath

Why the bedtime ritual is a powerful moment of connection with your kids

Bedtime is perfect for providing the quiet space needed for kids to use their voices, express themselves, talk about doubts or fears, tell you about silly things that happened or share their favorite parts of the day.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
child playing with toys on the floor

How to help your children learn to play all by themselves

Here are some expert ways to make free play work for your child

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
mom wearing baby in a baby carrier

10 ways babywearing benefits both mothers and babies

4. It's good for cognitive and social development.

Updated Sep. 19, 2023

When you and your partner disagree on how to raise the kids

The first year or two was mine to call the shots. But as they became toddlers, I had to cede control.

Updated Apr. 12, 2019
mom giving a baby a bottle

3 reasons why I’m letting go of bottle-feeding guilt

The first time I watched my husband's eyes light up as he fed our baby, I knew that I had made the right choice.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
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