Parenting

When a “Boy Mom” Has A Girl on the Way

Boston’s fave Insta-Mom gets personal.

Surviving colic: What to do when your baby won’t stop crying

5. Swaddle to calm their nervous system.

Breastfeeding CAN Be About You

And 4 more things to know about extended breastfeeding.

Becoming parents completely changed who we are

But I love this version even more.

Skip Hop’s high chair recall expanded: What parents need to know

More highchairs have been added to the recall.

10 crucial habits that help baby (and parents!) get better sleep

Adopt these 10 sleep habits with your child from birth to help you establish a strong foundation for sleep.

Want baby to sleep better at night? Try more tummy time, say researchers

Why play in the day can lead to restful nights.

If you want an educational toy for your kids, go old-school, says new study

Blocks, crayons and balls do wonders for your child's development, says the AAP.

Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

Motherhood is: Forgetting to move the Elf on the Shelf

I'm sorry for the time I left you in the refrigerator for 48 hours.

How to give up yelling and overcome your anger, mama

Anger is often the mask that sadness hides behind.

Autism may be more common than we think, according to a new study from the AAP

About one in 40 American kids is diagnosed with ASD.

How to safely–and deliciously–introduce baby to solids 🍌

The big world of diverse food options is ahead of you–and that's definitely cause for celebration.

5 tips for your kid’s first trip to the movies

How to make the first venture to the theater a success.

4 powerful ways you can help migrant children seeking asylum

What you can do, today.

To help your child be a leader, let them play

Here are some ways creative play nurtures the leadership mindset.

What parents need to know about the romaine lettuce outbreak 🚨

Throw it away, says the CDC.

Why saying ‘yes’ could be the key to disciplining your 2-year-old

Your child needs you to empathize with their current moods, give clear boundaries, model appropriate behaviors and intervene in ways that foster their developing independence rather than preventing it

Why ‘cleaning’ a dropped pacifier with your own mouth might benefit baby

New research shows the bacteria in a mother's mouth may actually help prevent allergies in young children.

How to get your child to eat vegetables without forcing, bribing or tricking

The bottom line: A child's health is not singularly defined by how many servings of veggies they eat.