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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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A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral

These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.

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Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

Homeschooling turned out to be my self-care

For this single mom and her son, homeschooling solved issues they didn't even know were there.

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Can I drink alcohol if I’m breastfeeding?

Now that baby is here, you can finally have that glass of wine you've been craving—or can you?

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7 reasons why the Owlet Smart Sock & Cam Duo is the best baby monitor choice

Despite my sleep deprivation and continuous grogginess, I still clearly remember a…

raising resilient kids

Resilient kids have parents who do these 10 things

It's not about letting your child fail, it's all about providing support along the way.

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Traveling with baby just got easier ????

One of the greatest joys of parenting is getting to introduce your…

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How to get your child to listen the *first* time you say something, mama

Repeating yourself isn't good for you or your relationship with your child. So what is the alternative?

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26 phrases to calm your angry child

18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."

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Sleep like a baby: Your expert guide to 12 months of rest

We promise you’ll sleep again—but it’s going to be different.

Extended breastfeeding just happened for me—and I’m in no rush to end it

My son is two and a half and still nursing, and it's what makes sense for us.

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8 parenting strategies Montessori teachers use with their own kids

It is a way of approaching children differently and is something you can totally practice at home, regardless of the type of school your child attends.

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