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From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

3 life lessons I’ve learned parenting a headstrong child

My strong-willed child keeps me on my toes, but when I'm able to lift the hood, I can really see what's going on in with his engine.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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Why equal parenting is still a myth

We were born into a society in which gendered expectations have been rooted in our way of thinking, living and doing.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study    ​

Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.

Updated Jul. 05, 2023
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I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet 🎉

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021

Beto O’Rourke says he ‘helps’ raise his kids, but dads are not just helpers

It's time for everyone, dads and moms, to quit saying fathers 'help.'

Updated Oct. 26, 2021
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How to make the YouTube Kids app safer for your family

The stricter you are with the settings, the more you can control what your child sees.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Why is my toddler suddenly a picky eater?

Plus, helpful tips to keep in mind when expanding your child's palate.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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5 key tips for helping your baby with reflux sleep better

When GERD affects your baby's sleep (and yours!).

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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Your essential baby registry—Motherly x Babylist 🎉

We're welcoming a new addition—your essential baby registry with Babylist.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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12 SAHMs share what their days *really* look like

Lots of winging it and trying to make routines work.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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The ‘Momo challenge’ isn’t real, but the concerns it raised are

While the Momo challenge is something of an urban legend for the internet age (it's basically the "Teens are eating Tide pods" of 2019), it's understandable why parents were quick to share warnings.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
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Chores are a huge part of our parenting philosophy

These kids, a 5-year-old and a 2.5-year-old, were born on a farm. They have never not known what it's like to live among animals. They learned how to crawl in the kitchen next to an orphan piglet and they cuddle with newborn baby goats in their bed instead of stuffed animals.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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10 fun + creative ways to help kids love reading

An appreciation for reading doesn't just happen. It needs to be nurtured and encouraged until a child develops an intrinsic desire to read and the self-confidence to pick up a book on their own.

Updated Dec. 03, 2021
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