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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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Is everyone else a better parent than me?

The comparison trap in motherhood can make you feel like you’re failing. But experts say with the right guidelines, a little social comparison can be a good thing.

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Stop apologizing for your kids

Kids will act out and exhibit age-appropriate behavior and this is nothing to apologize for.

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5 tips for raising a puppy with kids, according to a professional dog trainer

Create a more enjoyable experience for your family and successfully navigate the puppy stage with these tried-and-true tips.

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The benefits of encouraging kids to embrace their differences

What if we taught our kids to look at their differences as a strength instead of a weakness?

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Activities for a 4-year-old: Fostering your child’s development

From hopscotch to moon rocks, here are 10 fun ideas to keep your little one busy.

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To the mamas who just want to raise ‘good’ kids

As a parent educator and parenting coach, here are a few things I’ve learned (and recommend to the parents I work with) to help set your children up for success. 

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What I learned when I let my kids help around the house

It's hard, but letting your kids help around the house brings big benefits—for everyone.

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Activities for an 18-month-old: Fostering your toddler’s development

From animal matching to playing vet, here are our favorite activities to do with your busy toddler.

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3 long-lasting benefits of summer camp for kids

Learn how sending the kids off to camp can positively impact your entire family dynamic, and set your children up for success in the future.

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I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

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2-year-old milestones

Your toddler loves pushing buttons at this stage (literally and figuratively!).

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Transitioning kids to a different time zone can be hard—here’s how to get over jet lag

Get on local time as quickly as possible so you can get on with having fun.

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18-month-old milestones

Your little gymnast can climb on and off the couch or chair—all without your help.

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15-month-old milestones

This month, you might be on walking alert—watching for those tentative first steps.

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