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kid with stitches - doctor visit tips

My toddler said getting stitches was ‘fun’—here’s how I prepared him

Preparing our children for what is to come is an important part of setting them up for success.

Updated Feb. 01, 2024
asian mom and child - raising bilingual children

4 strategies for raising bilingual children

If you’re on the same path or contemplating the same journey, these may help you too.

Updated Feb. 01, 2024
mother and entrepreneur

26 women on the surprising benefits of being a mother and entrepreneur

Life will inevitably be changed when raising a family and building a business. That said, there are some surprising benefits that may come your way when balancing both.

Updated Jan. 31, 2024
parent feeding baby with bottle formula industry

The co-founder of ByHeart shares 3 things parents need to know about the formula industry

Parents should feel confident in their choice, no matter how they feed their babies.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
woman breastfeeding baby better sleep

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
pregnant woman meditating in nature - birthing an ecological self

Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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Here’s how to uncover your parenting values to raise good humans

In an excerpt from her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” Dr. Aliza Pressman shares that raising good humans starts with defining your own answer to the question: What makes a good human?

Updated Jan. 22, 2024
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Lessons learned from the infant formula shortage

A pediatrician reflects on how we can better support parents and infants with more feeding options.

Updated Jan. 19, 2024
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How to create a responsible baby registry

From making mindful choices to choosing secondhand, the founder of HealthyBaby shares her best tips.

Updated Jan. 22, 2024
ParentalBurnout

Parental burnout: What it is—and what to do about it

Am I just stressed out or am I really experiencing burnout?

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
woman checking phone on street - selecting your sperm donor

When it comes to selecting your sperm donor, swiping right just won’t cut it

The search for my ‘perfect’ donor was an overwhelming experience, to say the least.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
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How to build connection with your child: Mom/Dad vs. Parent Roles

Parents are the closest person to their child.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
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Don’t stop believing—even when you’re living in a lonely world

It’s slowly coming to a realization that you, as a mama to two uniquely complex kids, are alone in this world.

Updated Jan. 12, 2024
young parents kissing baby cheeks - it’s always been for you

Every step of our lives has prepared us for you

We’ve waited our whole lives to meet you, little one.

Updated Jan. 12, 2024
woman cleaning out closet - what we need changes

What we need changes: Why I keep a stack of jeans in the back of my closet 

I can fantasize about living different lives where I wear the jeans

Updated Jan. 11, 2024
woman shaving her legs - the shaving lesson

The forgotten shaving lesson

I blame my mother, but I cover the blame in excuses.

Updated Jan. 11, 2024
mom stretching with baby on yoga mat - best postpartum fitness apps

The 5 postpartum fitness apps we tell our best friends about

So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
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