Parenting

Why weekends are the best—according to your toddler

Mamas think they have it all figured out. But in reality, we toddlers are the ones in charge.

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother—just a peaceful one

A “peaceful mama” isn’t a mama that is void of negative feelings.

3 key ways you can raise a happy, confident child—with your praise

Learn to praise the process—less than the person. 

A Letter for My Baby

Illustrator Samantha Hahn shares a page from her own baby’s memory journal.

How Warmer Temps Affect Baby’s Sleep

Expert tips on keeping baby safe during summer sleep.

5 Must-Haves to Ease the Newborn and Toddler Juggle

The only gear you really need for Baby #2.

Why I changed my mind about being a stay-at-home mom

She is the reason I went to work, and the reason I didn’t want to.

To ‘room in’ or rest up? Why I chose sleep over snuggles at the hospital

Why one child psychologist labored over this decision after giving birth—and why you can let go of the worry.

5 ways to take parenting criticism in stride

Whether face-to-face or behind a screen, here’s how to deal with judgment from other parents. 

5 expert tips for raising resilient children in an age of terrorism

When it comes to terrorism, children want to know that adults have some grip and perspective. So, get some.

6 Ways to Go Green for Baby

Setting up a sustainable home for Earth Day and beyond.

The Baby Bath Ritual

Household Mag’s founder reflects on the emotions of her baby’s bath.

Should You KonMari Your Kids?

Trying out Marie Kondo's controversial clean-up method on the toddler set.

Q&A with author, Heather Shumaker, on why it’s OK to go up the slide

Easy rules for raising creative and confident children.

6 fun activities to inspire your tot’s creativity

Spark your little one's budding imagination with a few crazy-easy ideas.

4 solutions for the commitment-phobe mom

Bookmark these new mom must-haves before you change your mind.

Goodbye to pre-baby days: I can’t imagine a life without my little girl

“Don’t you now wonder, how did you ever do life without her?”

Baby on the go! 8 things that happen when your child starts to walk

2. Even if you don’t support baby leashes, you begin to understand why people use them.

Q&A with Janet Kennedy: Giving your Baby the Gift of Sleep (Training)

There is no shame in taking good care of yourself so that you can be a good parent to your child.

Getting over mom guilt—How to say goodbye to feeling bad

We are all just winging this whole motherhood thing. And that’s okay, mamas.