milestones
Look how far we’ve come!
How to survive & thrive with a 12-month-old baby.
The year without graduation: To the class of 2020
What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.
5 tips to prepare your toddler for their first dental visit, according to a dentist
Avoid a toddler freakout at the dentist's office in five easy steps.
Why your parenting can’t be measured by when your baby hits their milestones
Remember, mama, milestones are a guide—not the rule.
We talked to the parents behind this heartwarming viral video of a baby ‘talking’ to his dad
Fun fact: the clip sat in Shanieke's camera roll for about a month before she posted it.
To the mama stressing about her baby hitting milestones—I see you
We enjoy the moments with our little ones and let them develop on their own time.
This viral photo proves just how important bike helmets really are
So why aren't more kids wearing them?
Mama milestones: 7 significant times you should step back and celebrate
2. The first time someone gives you advice— and you ignore it.
A letter to my only child on her first birthday
You are all my firsts. And you may also be all my lasts. Whether Daddy and I can give you a little brother or sister is unknown to us. Giving you a sibling would be one of the greatest gifts, but nobody knows if we will be able to have more children.
Am I ready for my little boy to grow up? Not yet—but we will figure it out together
I will continue to cheer at each milestone we hit—when he learns to tie his shoes, when he masters how to make breakfast, when he starts to sleep in instead of waking up, begging us to play.
The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development
This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.
Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama
Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉
The one accessory all new dads need
Mamas by default often end up the baby soother, entertainer, and snuggler.…
3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent
2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is worried about her son’s delay, but it’s more common than we think
Lots of 2-year-olds are late talkers, mama.
Serena Williams missed her baby’s first steps and fellow mamas are feeling her pain
It's hard, but it happens and parents should not feel guilty.
Rock potty training: 5 important things to know before you start
Potty training is an exciting time, but it's one that takes a lot of work.