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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

mom pushing a stroller on a trail

The stroller designed with both kids in mind

Tried and tested by our Motherly Partnerships Editor–it's a dream for mamas of multiples.

When a “Boy Mom” Has A Girl on the Way

Boston’s fave Insta-Mom gets personal.

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No, having a baby didn’t ‘ruin’ my 20s

If life goes according to plan, I'll have one more when I'm 29 and, by 30, my husband and I will be selling car seats, hitting the tail end of diapers and settling into life as a minivan family.

Breastfeeding CAN Be About You

And 4 more things to know about extended breastfeeding.

baby sleeping in a crib

10 crucial habits that help baby (and parents!) get better sleep

Adopt these 10 sleep habits with your child from birth to help you establish a strong foundation for sleep.

If you want an educational toy for your kids, go old-school, says new study

Blocks, crayons and balls do wonders for your child's development, says the AAP.

woman smiling at the camera while doing skin to skin after giving birth

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

Motherhood is: Forgetting to move the Elf on the Shelf

I'm sorry for the time I left you in the refrigerator for 48 hours.

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How to give up yelling and overcome your anger, mama

Anger is often the mask that sadness hides behind.

mom sitting with a baby at the table, eating

How to safely–and deliciously–introduce baby to solids ????

The big world of diverse food options is ahead of you–and that's definitely cause for celebration.

mom and daughter playing in the kitchen

To help your child be a leader, let them play

Here are some ways creative play nurtures the leadership mindset.

little girl with her hands in the air

Why saying ‘yes’ could be the key to disciplining your 2-year-old

Your child needs you to empathize with their current moods, give clear boundaries, model appropriate behaviors and intervene in ways that foster their developing independence rather than preventing it

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