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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.

Why I’m raising my child with faith—even though it’s not always easy

I’m doing it, even though sometimes people question my faith or suggest it’s unimportant. 

Being your mother is the hardest, best thing I’ll ever do

This isn’t easy. But it sure is generously rewarded by love.

little girl with eyes drawn on her arms and giving a thumbs up

How my strong-willed child is changing me—for the better

They say that parenting is all about picking your battles, but most days I feel as though the battles are picking me.

Raising kids with a dog: He is teaching our family selflessness and patience

They are making memories with our pup and learning some pretty great character traits along the way.

Retro Baby Gear

8 baby gear picks that your mom would approve of.

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!) 

kids giving dog a bath

Dinner, bath, bedtime: I WILL SURVIVE

Some days, the clock strikes 4:00, and I’m not sure where I’m going to get the energy to make it to my bedtime.

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.

child playing on a cell phone while mom is kissing her foot

Bye, phone—hello, sweetie: How limited tech use builds connections that matter

For something that can connect people, technology can also lead to disconnect in relationships.

Lying down with your kids isn’t a bad sleep habit—it’s love

I do it because I feel that it’s what you need from me right now. And I’m OK with that. I can give you that.

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