child development

Baby Milestones

Why you should be talking to your baby–even if they can’t answer you

Research shows that talking to your baby can help with their speech development.

Children's Health

Got a picky eater? Here are the 5 best vitamins for kids to make sure they get enough nutrients

Not all kids need vitamins, but these picks top the list.

Children's Health

Long hours spent at daycare don’t cause behavior problems, study finds

Childcare centers in five countries were studied, including the US.

Child Learn & Play

15 fun crafts for kids with autism

15 crafts and activities kids can do at home to help develop their fine motor skills while having fun!

Baby Milestones

When do babies start walking? Experts say there’s a wide range of normal

So much depends on strength and balance control: Here’s how to safely encourage those first steps.

Child Milestones

For my autistic child, these are the non-traditional milestones we measure

I wasn’t surprised when my child received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis at three years old—I was exhausted and scared. 

Child Nutrition

7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

An eating disorders therapist and mom is challenging diet culture to teach her son there are no "bad" foods.

Child Learn & Play

I want to limit screen time—but sometimes it’s the only break I get

As the realities of parenthood set in, tiny bits of screen time have become a saving grace in those desperate times of need.

Baby Milestones

First-time mamas reach milestones, too—right alongside their baby

We are growing up together by experiencing the same moments from two very different lenses.

Baby Sleep Tips

Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to wean from SNOO in 3 steps

Plus, the pediatrician, author and SNOO founder's best tips for making crib-sleep easier.

Nutrition

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Children's Health

Your parenting style can reduce your child’s risk of substance abuse

Teaching strong coping skills and modeling healthy communication can be protective when it comes to your child’s risk of alcohol and substance addiction.

Motherly Stories

We all want our kids to ‘be happy’—but what if they’re not?

I want my kid to be happy, but I also want him to experience the range of emotions that life offers. And I want him to be able to talk about those experiences with me.

Our Partners

Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

"There’s nothing like the warm feeling when you and your child sing a favorite song together…"

Motherly Stories

I was tired of hearing my girl is creative and my boy is destined to be an engineer

Why can’t kids be both?

Parenting

What age should a kid get a phone? It may be later than you think

The debate over when to give kids smartphones is on.

Parenting

How to foster deeper connections with your baby

"Distractions are everywhere, and we often forget to ground ourselves before connecting with our baby so we can be fully present"

Motherly Stories

To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

Child Learn & Play

It’s OK for your child to play alone

Because doing so can foster their independence—and their creativity.

Viral & Trending

This TikTok ‘mobile changing station’ is a potty training game-changer

You'll never feel like you're being held hostage by potty training EVER AGAIN.

Nutrition

8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

Viral & Trending

This viral DIY Dollar Tree dentist kit is a must-have for kids of all ages

This viral TikTok will have you running to your nearest Dollar Tree!

Children's Health

It’s Science: Preschool play protects your child’s mental health later in life

Study shows that playing with others is vital, especially as kids emerge from the pandemic.

Our Partners

Watching ‘Santiago of the Seas’ with my kids is a fun learning opportunity for us all

Watching "Santiago of the Seas" on Nickelodeon has made my crew’s bond even stronger.

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok video captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to the baby crib

"Give one hug, one last hug to it."

Parenting

How to help your child win–and lose–graciously

A psychiatrist shares tips to prepare your child for real life.

Motherly Stories

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

Baby Sleep Tips

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

Toddler Milestones

I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool

If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to. 

What To Read

20 best books for 5 year olds

This is the age and the stage to show them the beautiful world around them and these books help do just that.

Toddler Learn & Play

35 sensory play activities to stimulate your toddler’s beautiful brain 

These simple ideas will keep your toddler exploring and help their brains develop, too.

Nutrition

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.