Parenting

Ali Fedotowsky’s honest post about her post-baby body is what so many mamas need to see 👏

"My stomach has lumps and bumps that didn't used to be there," shares Fedotowsky.

7 phrases NOT to say to an adoptive family—and what to say instead

6. "How are your own/real children handling your adoption/foster care?"

11 simple ways to raise grateful kids

4. Let them earn something.

How breastfeeding mamas can travel with baby—stress-free

Remember not to be too hard on yourself. You won't be able to predict or plan for every challenge.

To our pediatrician: We couldn’t do this without you

You, and your staff, have become an invaluable part of our village.

7 real reasons kids don’t want to go to bed—and what to do

2. They're overtired.

What all parents should know about their kid’s eye health

Parents tend to neglect to schedule eye exams until their child complains of vision issues, but the reality is many children might not know what seeing clearly looks like.

More mothers breastfeeding in states with paid leave laws, says study

California and New Jersey are leading the way.

The Rock’s latest Instagram post on being a sleep-deprived parent is all of us

We've all been there Dwayne.

Michael Bublé gets honest about fatherhood—and finding strength—during his child’s illness

"We got the diagnosis, and that was it man," Bublé explained. "My whole life ended."

What is W sitting—what every parent needs to know

W sitting is when a child is seated with their bottom on the ground, having their knees and feet behind them.

It’s science: Mama’s voice wakes up kids way faster than an alarm

There is something unique in a child's brain that actually enables them to hear their mother's voice.

This is what it’s like to be a new mom

What I want to say when people ask, "What's it like to be a new mom?"

For 49% of expectant women, it can feel like a choice between breastfeeding or job growth, says new survey

We still have more work to do to make workplaces pumping-friendly.

The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Baby

Easy cheat sheet for safe sleep foundation.

How I’m learning to mother–without my mom

You are always with me. In those times when I lose my cool under frustration, like yesterday when Everett was whining and simultaneously the dog threw up all over the carpet, I can feel you witnessing it all. I can feel you helping me, calming me or laughing at the chaos and confusion you used to know so well.

Huge food recall for Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart—what parents need to know

What the FDA, manufacturers and experts are saying.

I only have 2 weeks left before my maternity leave ends

It occurs to me that this ritual is the first of many symbolic cords we will cut.

It takes 6 months for new moms to adjust to motherhood, new study reveals

It's totally normal to feel like you don't know what you're doing at first.

Serena Williams’ living room is being taken over by toys

We've been there, mama.