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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.

breastfeeding mother getting support from lactation consultant what to register for as a breastfeeding mom

These are the products I wish I had registered for as a breastfeeding mom

Breastfeeding and pumping can take a toll on your mental and physical health in ways that are hard to prepare for. Here are the tools, products and tips that helped me.

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Mom shares important phrase to help kids (and adults) process anger—and it’s brilliant

Her tip went viral—because this tool is just as helpful for adults as it is for kids.

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What to know about having the “tech talk” with your kids

A tech CEO and mom of four shares the importance—and challenge—of doing so.

woman wearing baby in wrap reasons to babywear during the holidays

‘Tis the season to babywear—here’s why

From germs to sleep to all the festivities, the CEO of Solly Baby explains how babywearing can help.

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When do we let our kids quit?

He loved gymnastics. Gymnastics was his life. His life was gymnastics.

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The silence of drowning

Drowning is splashy and loud and frantic—isn’t it?

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4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

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Olivia Munn teaches her son Mandarin in adorable video

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are teaching their son Mandarin (thanks to Ali Wong)

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My neurodivergent child has turned me into a neurodivergent parent 

There’s nothing more intimate and personal than the relationship you have with your child.

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Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads

These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?

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Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

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