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Mindy Kaling shares first photo of son Spencer on his first birthday!

She dedicates a sweet Instagram post to her little "pandemic baby."

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

New guidelines for infants with fevers: Here’s what parents need to know

The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the first official guidelines to help doctors determine whether to keep an infant in the hospital or monitor them at home.

Updated Oct. 26, 2021

I didn’t understand what it means to sacrifice until I became a mom

I knew I'd have to sacrifice my time. My body. Sleep. But there's so many sacrifices I wasn't prepared for.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

How your doctor’s office is changing to keep babies safe

Your pediatrician is taking steps to keep you and your baby safe when you come in to the office for newborn and first-year visits. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

40 things every mom learns in her baby’s first year

You know what you're doing, you really do.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022

My first year of motherhood taught me the most important lesson of all

For the first time ever, everything shifted and I had to pour my whole self into one person, the one person who needed me the most.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Age-appropriate chores for your toddler—from 14 months to 5 years old

Keep their little hands and minds busy working alongside you.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

How do you breastfeed when your baby is allergic to something you are eating?

Most importantly: Please try not to blame yourself for this, mama.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022

What you need to know about the PURPLE Crying campaign

It’s normal, and it will pass

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

It’s not ‘spoiling’ your baby to breastfeed on demand

Crying to be comforted or fed is an important communication tool we want to cultivate.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

Small Space Nursery Style

Be Well With Arielle shows off her baby’s city digs.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases

Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

Updated Jan. 10, 2023
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