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When do babies understand words? What the science says
Earlier than expected, according to recent research.
Why meditating with your baby is a good idea
mindbodygreen’s founder lets us in for a soothing session.
Let your kids have regrets: New study shows that makes them wiser
Little regrets today can help children side-step bigger mistakes later.
Attentive parents—more than a ‘gifted’ label—are the key to your child’s future success
Unremarkable kids may actually be more likely to grow up to be high-performance adults—if they are supported by family.
Why I Travel The World With My Kid
This mama decided to take her family on the adventure of a lifetime.
Poison control calls about kids ingesting supplements have spiked: What parents need to know
Store supplements up and out of reach of children—just like any other medications.
Studies: You can help your toddler be bilingual, even if you aren’t
Playing + practicing words goes a long way
Report: Average U.S. family pays more than 30% of income on child care—and that hurts us all
See what percentage of income the average family in your state pays for childcare.
Viral wedding video of vows to a stepson shows there’s more than one way to become a mama
Families are made because of love—not just DNA. ?
My 3-year-old does these 7 tasks for himself—because they empower him
And because it’s teaching him self-sufficiency and responsibility. (Plus, it’s helpful to mama!)
My child, when I see a mess—you see a masterpiece
I see a mess. You see a masterpiece. I see trash. You see independence.
Why I’m raising my child wild
You can't teach the fun of “getting down and dirty." It must be experienced.
5 ways to make playtime good for your child’s brain, too
Some of the best brain-boosting activities are more old-fashioned than Pinterest-worthy—and we’re good with that!
How to stop a toddler tantrum? You don’t.
But there are a few ways to help them ride it out + cope next time.
You’ll never be 3 again…
Your fourth birthday is coming and we will celebrate another year—but I will mourn the passing of the days, too.
The Best Bedtime Baby Books
No, "Goodnight, Moon" isn't in there.
How To Keep Baby Safe in the Summer
8 tips to avoid overheating, bug bites and other summer-related ailments.
The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood
Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.
Our carefree summer: Why I’m not worrying about my kids getting messy
I don’t want them to worry for a second about the pizza sauce on their face or the ice pop stain on their shirt or the dirt on their feet.