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Toddler eats: 5 ways to overcome a picky eating phase

3. Keep mealtimes interesting. On Wednesdays, we eat pink... salmon, strawberries, and watermelon, that is! 

Promote your tot’s natural curiosity—whatever the weather

Weather makes for great “small" talk. Engage your little one in wonders of the weather with these outdoor activities.

The best thing you can do for your child? Take care of you

The best thing you can do for your child? Take care of you

Motherhood does not mean always putting your children’s—or anyone else’s—needs before your own.

Here’s a pep talk for the days when you don’t want to adult

What truly matters today? 1. I show up with love. 2. My babies are safe and loved. That’s it. 

mom hugging baby - you don't have to be a perfect mother

Your child doesn’t need a perfect mother—just a peaceful one

A “peaceful mama” isn’t a mama that is void of negative feelings.

5 ways to take parenting criticism in stride

Whether face-to-face or behind a screen, here’s how to deal with judgment from other parents. 

Q&A with Janet Kennedy: Giving your Baby the Gift of Sleep (Training)

There is no shame in taking good care of yourself so that you can be a good parent to your child.

Getting over mom guilt—How to say goodbye to feeling bad

We are all just winging this whole motherhood thing. And that’s okay, mamas.

Spotting a speech delay in your child—and what to do next

Is a visit with a speech-language specialist in order? Look for these signs in your child's language.

7 secrets of a teacher mama: How I help my little one learn

Finding the balance between structure and free play is the key.

Q&A with Erika Christakis: The importance of being little—in the age of iPads

The verdict is in, mamas. It’s time to step back and let our little ones be, well, little.

calm mama having cup of tea

Deep breaths and mama mantras —5 ways to keep it together during toddler tantrums

Strategies to stay cool, calm, and collected when your toddler is having a tough time.

#MotherlyStories: How do I know when I’m done having babies?

Adrienne of Stylish Bump talks about her dilemma—to go for another child, or is her family already complete?

baby swaddled and sleeping

The Ultimate Swaddle Guide

Download this PDF for everything you need to know on safe swaddling, plus our favorite swaddle finds.

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