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8 homemade toys that will entertain your child and encourage cognitive growth

Young children do not need expensive toys.

Are you in the ‘messy middle’ of motherhood?

Matrescence is a continuum, and the majority of moms are in the ‘messy middle.’ Here’s what that means.

What I’m teaching my daughters as a WFH mom at a high-growth startup

Growing a career and fulfilling the role of wife, mom, sister, friend, aunt and any other roles you may take on is a continuous ebb and flow.

6 ways we’re creating a gender-inclusive home for our children

Our children will grow up in a world of pronoun inclusivity and they will expect you to respect their own identity and those of their peers. 

Children won’t save a marriage—but they might fix your relationship with your mother

I thought a lot about my relationship with my mom during my postpartum haze.

To the mom whose child doesn’t sleep—there’s an upside to the downsides

It’s helped me see the glass (and formula bottle) half-full.

Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?

Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.

Modern parenting is exhausting—I’m giving my kids an ’80s summer

I. am. Exhausted. Aren’t you?

10 things your child’s therapist wants you to know

4. It's OK to ask questions.

70% of women have experienced gaslighting in their fertility journey, survey shows

Medical gaslighting in fertility and reproductive care is all too common. Here’s how to navigate your next steps.

Ready to teach your baby sign language? Here’s where to start

Baby sign language encourages infant communication and independence—and it's easier than you think.

Working out while pregnant: The best pregnancy workout apps

Get ready to prep for labor, birth and beyond.

Yes, you can skip the scale at the doctor’s office

Weight is a loaded topic—and it’s not necessarily correlated with health. As a doctor myself, here’s what I tell my patients.

5 ways to help your baby reach developmental milestones, according to a physical therapist

Hint: Skip the baby gear.

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

Real talk: Toddlers are hard

But you’re not alone, mama. Here are 5 tips to better take care of yourself while mothering your toddler.

I had PPD and a life-threatening illness—Here’s how I found my voice

I was a wife, a sister, a daughter, a veterinarian, a new mother—and I was dying.

It’s time to start loving your period

Hear me out.

Pumping at work is work

Breastfeeding rates plummet when parents return to work. From setting a schedule to talking to colleagues, here’s how to make pumping at work easier.

My mom has Alzheimer’s, and now I feel like I’m a mom without a mom

My mom has Alzheimer's disease. The pain of watching her deteriorate is worse, in ways, now that my daughter is here, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from them both, it’s that joy can, and should, be found in the little things.