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My toddler said getting stitches was ‘fun’—here’s how I prepared him

Preparing our children for what is to come is an important part of setting them up for success.

4 strategies for raising bilingual children

If you’re on the same path or contemplating the same journey, these may help you too.

26 women on the surprising benefits of being a mother and entrepreneur

Life will inevitably be changed when raising a family and building a business. That said, there are some surprising benefits that may come your way when balancing both.

The co-founder of ByHeart shares 3 things parents need to know about the formula industry

Parents should feel confident in their choice, no matter how they feed their babies.

To my mama friend I called flakey: I’m so sorry I judged you

After becoming a mom, I get it.

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

Here’s how to uncover your parenting values to raise good humans

In an excerpt from her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” Dr. Aliza Pressman shares that raising good humans starts with defining your own answer to the question: What makes a good human?

Lessons learned from the infant formula shortage

A pediatrician reflects on how we can better support parents and infants with more feeding options.

How to create a responsible baby registry

From making mindful choices to choosing secondhand, the founder of HealthyBaby shares her best tips.

Parental burnout: What it is—and what to do about it

Am I just stressed out or am I really experiencing burnout?

The unspoken journey: A father’s perspective on breastfeeding

Much like other fathers, I felt somewhat helpless at first.

When it comes to selecting your sperm donor, swiping right just won’t cut it

The search for my ‘perfect’ donor was an overwhelming experience, to say the least.

How to build connection with your child: Mom/Dad vs. Parent Roles

Parents are the closest person to their child.

Don’t stop believing—even when you’re living in a lonely world

It’s slowly coming to a realization that you, as a mama to two uniquely complex kids, are alone in this world.

Every step of our lives has prepared us for you

We’ve waited our whole lives to meet you, little one.

What we need changes: Why I keep a stack of jeans in the back of my closet 

I can fantasize about living different lives where I wear the jeans

The forgotten shaving lesson

I blame my mother, but I cover the blame in excuses.

The ups and downs of helping a toddler prepare for the arrival of a new sibling

I felt helpless to fix the mess my family had become.

5 postpartum fitness apps a yoga teacher recommends to friends

So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.