milestones

Look how far we’ve come!

How to survive & thrive with a 12-month-old baby.

The year without graduation: To the class of 2020

What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.

This touching moment between a granddaughter and her quarantined grandfather is what we need right now

Get ready to shed happy tears.

5 tips to prepare your toddler for their first dental visit, according to a dentist

Avoid a toddler freakout at the dentist's office in five easy steps.

Why your parenting can’t be measured by when your baby hits their milestones

Remember, mama, milestones are a guide—not the rule.

We talked to the parents behind this heartwarming viral video of a baby ‘talking’ to his dad

Fun fact: the clip sat in Shanieke's camera roll for about a month before she posted it.

To the mama stressing about her baby hitting milestones—I see you

We enjoy the moments with our little ones and let them develop on their own time.

This viral photo proves just how important bike helmets really are

So why aren't more kids wearing them?

Mama milestones: 7 significant times you should step back and celebrate

2. The first time someone gives you advice— and you ignore it.

A letter to my only child on her first birthday

You are all my firsts. And you may also be all my lasts. Whether Daddy and I can give you a little brother or sister is unknown to us. Giving you a sibling would be one of the greatest gifts, but nobody knows if we will be able to have more children.

Am I ready for my little boy to grow up? Not yet—but we will figure it out together

I will continue to cheer at each milestone we hit—when he learns to tie his shoes, when he masters how to make breakfast, when he starts to sleep in instead of waking up, begging us to play.

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

How to celebrate holiday birthdays and make them feel extra special

1. Details matter

Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama

Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉

Have 3 kids? Here’s why I think you’re lucky

As soon as our third was born, I felt the freedom let go and be satisfied with just doing my best.

The one accessory all new dads need

Mamas by default often end up the baby soother, entertainer, and snuggler.…

3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent

2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley is worried about her son’s delay, but it’s more common than we think

Lots of 2-year-olds are late talkers, mama.

Serena Williams missed her baby’s first steps and fellow mamas are feeling her pain

It's hard, but it happens and parents should not feel guilty.

Rock potty training: 5 important things to know before you start

Potty training is an exciting time, but it's one that takes a lot of work.