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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.

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5 tips to help kids dress themselves, from a Montessori expert

While they won’t be able to do it perfectly at first, practice makes perfect.

Angelina Jolie tells her daughters: ‘It’s your mind that will define you’

“Find out who you are, what you think, and what you stand for,” says this mom of 6.

What you need to know about that fetal alcohol syndrome study

Because every mother—and every fetus—is impacted by alcohol differently, it’s impossible to determine a safe amount.

How safe is Tamiflu for your kids? The treatment has its own risks and benefits

As always, it’s best to consult with your own doctor or child’s pediatrician.

What’s the ‘best’ parenting style to raise a successful child?

Our children’s success comes from a variety of factors, including genetics, but parenting style does play a big part.

woman holding her pregnant belly sitting on a bed

To my baby—Being your mother will be my greatest privilege

I promise to show you just how loved you are every single day.

daughter hugging her mom - montessori lessons

Montessori at home: How to raise a polite child

It is the foundation for a successful community, and it is something you can easily incorporate at home.

This Is How We Get Kids to Like Vegetables

Baby's 'flavor window' and the science of raising healthy little eaters.

baby laying under baby monitor camera

We tried it: The Nanit Plus smart baby monitor

There are so many things I truly loved about this monitor that it's tough to choose just a few.

How to Get a Toddler to Take Cough Syrup

5 tips to get it down the teeny, tiny hatch.

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad

He’s so much more than just parts of their DNA makeup.

How to Talk About Informed Consent with Kids

What the horrific trial of Larry Nassar has taught us.

5 signs your child already loves reading

Tune into your own young children’s reading-related behaviors and give yourself a pat on the back.

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