milestones
1-month-old baby health & growth guide
It might feel like your lovebug is hungry all the time—and that’s because, well, they are.
Activities for a 12-month-old: Fostering baby’s development
Your baby is 1! We can't believe it either.
Activities for an 11-month-old: Fostering baby’s development
Keeping up with your baby these days can mean you're constantly on your toes.
Activities for a 7-month-old: Fostering baby’s development
Your little one is probably getting more mobile by the day—which means it's time to officially start baby-proofing.
10 things to record in your little one’s baby book
Don't worry. You don't have to be a poet (or even a decent writer!) to create something beautiful.
Baby milestone cards that create the sweetest monthly photos
And don't worry about posting photos "a few days late." You're a mom. It's implied.
5 everyday opportunities to teach your toddler to talk
If you’re struggling to find structured time to teach your little one to communicate–and eventually say their magical first words—the good news is that you don’t have to abide by any rigid schedule.
20 best baby milestone blankets to track the first year of your child’s life
Your IG feed is about to get a whole lot cuter.
What it means when your toddler refuses to potty train, according to a pediatric urologist
“These kids aren’t exhibiting defiance. They’re just not getting the signal!”
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.
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.
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.
As a mom, sometimes the lasts mean more than the firsts
And I realize that many of these moments will be "lasts" very soon, so I cherish them as if they are.
I’m tired of feeling pressured to have my child meet milestones
Because of this internal and external pressure, I find myself comparing my baby to other kids.
When it comes to developmental milestones, earlier isn’t better
I’ve learned what will matter are my kids’ lived experiences. Earlier is not better; personal growth is.
Yes, it’s normal if your baby doesn’t crawl
Experts weigh in to soothe your worries.
CDC and AAP just changed developmental milestone guidelines for the first time in decades
Here’s what parents need to know.
Bringing baby home from the NICU? A NICU nurse shares what you need to know
Including the one hospital item she sends home with every parent.
If your child is afraid of the dentist, this toy may help
Brushing teeth has never been this fun.