Parenting

11-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

As your baby's diet continues to shift from liquid to more solid foods, being adaptable will continue to serve you well.

12 tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed child

Here's how you can transform the power struggles between you and your strong-willed kiddo.

5 Montessori-inspired activities that make the Nugget worth the cost (and the wait!)

In case you're trying to justify a purchase of the internet's hottest piece of furniture.

How much sleep does a 9-month-old baby need?

Here's everything you need to know about your nine month old's current sleep needs.

5 reasons I’m happy to (still!) breastfeed my toddler

Everyone's going to have an opinion, but in the end the best thing we can do is simply do what's best for our little ones.

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

After-school restraint collapse is real—this is why your child gets angry with you

It's a subconscious thing.

Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist

Minimalism is more than just getting rid of all your stuff (although I am on that bandwagon too.) It's about filtering out the noise to focus your energy on what's important.

12 positive phrases that motivate kids to do the right thing

These encouraging phrases can help your child be their best self.

How much sleep does a 12-month-old baby need?

Sleep guidance and tips from a sleep consultant on your one-year-old.

How to talk to your kids about Jewish history and culture — and explain Yom Kippur

Raising kids with cultural sensitivities and curiosity about their peers and the world starts early.

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

It’s science: Cuddling your baby changes their DNA—for the better

TL;DR: parents should never worry that they're hugging a baby too much.

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

13 pumping essentials every mama needs to know about

These are game-changers.

Maxi-Cosi has recalled their Pria 85 convertible car seat

Here's what to do if you own one.

What not to eat when breastfeeding: 5 foods and drinks to avoid

Yes, caffeine is on the list (sorry, Mama!)

I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

This is what happens to a mother’s brain when her baby cries

Just as my son is biologically wired to be my personal alarm clock, I am biologically wired to hear him—even if I can still sleep through everything else.