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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.

From Sperm Donor to Daddy

A gay dad opens up about his emotional and unexpected journey into parenting.

parents smiling as baby sits on the floor and plucks at a guitar, one of Motherly's favorite learning activities for baby

9 fun and simple learning activities for baby

Enhance baby’s growth with these fun, development-boosting activities.

Brain-boosting activities for your child’s age + stage

What supports your toddler’s development? Nurturance, hugs, a quiet environment, and creative playtime. Easy as pie.

The 6 new mom + baby products we can’t wait to buy in 2017

The best of the ABC Kids Expo—and the products you’ll be reaching for next year.

I Confess: I Use a Bumper

And 9 Other Things I Don’t Tell My Pediatrician

Life After the NICU

6 tip to transition from the NICU to home.

The Best Teething Jewelry

Stylish teething necklace for mom to wear, and baby to gnaw on.

My Reverse-Rainbow Baby

What I learned through miscarriage and infertility.

Baby Food by Stage

Happy Family’s founder shares some of her favorite recipes for baby.

7 Easy Chores for Your Toddler

How to get your kid to help around the house.

When mom guilt whispers, ‘You’re a bad mom’

What if I decided to accept the presence of mom guilt, instead of fighting it?

Everything is harder with kids. But oh, it’s so much better, too

A recent hike was different because our kids were there. It was so much worse but also a little better.

7 Rules for Safe Baby Sleep

Why AAP's new rules around SIDS should matter.

I wish I could be as brave as my son

Because sometimes it takes courage to be the kind one.

5 Instagram-Worthy Wooden Baby Toys

Beautiful toys that won’t make your home look like a toy store.

5 ways mothers are transforming the world—from inside their homes

An interview with Tara Teng, former Miss World Canada and advocate fighting human trafficking.

How to Spot Baby Eczema

How to Spot Baby Eczema

A dermatologist clears things up when it comes to baby's skin.

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