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Pregnancy

How Endometriosis Complicates the "Do You Want Kids?" Conversation While Dating

03/08/2024

How Endometriosis Complicates the "Do You Want Kids?" Conversation While Dating

Last month on "The Bachelor," a contestant, Lexi Young, surprised viewers by choosing to prematurely leave the show because she and bachelor Joey Graziadei weren't on the same timeline when it came to children.

The Pain of Not Being Able to Decide If You've Had Your Last Baby

02/28/2024

The Pain of Not Being Able to Decide If You've Had Your Last Baby

I've been waffling for a long time about having a third and final baby.

How a Postnatal Retreat Helped Me Transition Into Motherhood

02/26/2024

How a Postnatal Retreat Helped Me Transition Into Motherhood

I have now been a mom for a little over a year — and looking back at my journey, the best decision I made for my mental health was going to a postpartum care center.

Athena Gabriella Guice Is a Doula on a Mission to "Take Back Birth For the People"

02/01/2024

Athena Gabriella Guice Is a Doula on a Mission to "Take Back Birth For the People"

Content warning: The following story contains a description of obstetric violence.

Babies

Baby Helmets Are Becoming More Common — but Are They Really Necessary?

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Baby Helmets Are Becoming More Common — but Are They Really Necessary?

Morrison Goodwin was born in March 2018 with a head that looked a bit like a "Lego block," says his mom Georgina, a sales executive in Los Angeles.

Hate Your Dog After Having a Baby? Here's What to Do, According to Experts

02/26/2024

Hate Your Dog After Having a Baby? Here's What to Do, According to Experts

While there are many joys that come with having a baby, for some new parents, having a dog is not one of them.

Parenting Without Diapers: Elimination Communication Explained

02/15/2024

Parenting Without Diapers: Elimination Communication Explained

One of the first things new parents learn when welcoming a baby into their lives is that raising a child isn't cheap.

The Owlet Dream Sock Saved My Postpartum Sleep

02/02/2024

The Owlet Dream Sock Saved My Postpartum Sleep

The Owlet Dream Sock found me at the perfect time.

Toddlers

14 Fun Activities to Get Your Toddlers in the Holiday Spirit

12/04/2023

14 Fun Activities to Get Your Toddlers in the Holiday Spirit

Shiny bows, colorful ribbons, and sparkling gift wrap make presents look so magical during the holiday season.

Hear Me Out: Potty Training Actually Brought My Family Closer Together

11/27/2023

Hear Me Out: Potty Training Actually Brought My Family Closer Together

Long before I ever had a kid, and even before I seriously considered going on this parenthood journey, the idea of potty training loomed in my mind like a messy, stinky bridge that I never wanted to cross.

Why Your Toddler Is Too Young For Candy Canes, According to Doctors

11/20/2023

Why Your Toddler Is Too Young For Candy Canes, According to Doctors

The iconic red and white peppermint candy is a holiday staple, but is it safe for your toddler?

Always Tip the Babysitter, and 29 Other Unspoken Parenting Rules to Live By

11/17/2023

Always Tip the Babysitter, and 29 Other Unspoken Parenting Rules to Live By

Whether you follow an authoritative or gentle parenting style or something in between, there are many unofficial, unwritten rules that every parent tries to adhere to.

Kid Shopping

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I Tested Amazon's Bestselling Kids' Camera, and It's a Keeper

01/05/2024

I Tested Amazon's Bestselling Kids' Camera, and It's a Keeper

One evening while reaching for my phone, I noticed that my preschooler had used it to snap a bunch of photos.

18 Cool and Trendy Gifts Your Picky Tween Will Love

12/20/2023

18 Cool and Trendy Gifts Your Picky Tween Will Love

Buying gifts for tweens can be tough, especially considering how picky they can be.

25 Gifts the 16-Year-Old in Your Life Will Adore (Promise — We Asked a Real Teen)

12/18/2023

25 Gifts the 16-Year-Old in Your Life Will Adore (Promise — We Asked a Real Teen)

Teens get a bad rap for being moody and hard to please, but shopping for the 16-year-old in your life doesn't need to be agonizing; all you really need to do to put a smile on their face is to lean into their personal passions and sense of style.

These 13 Tech Gifts For Teens Are Worthy of Bragging Rights

12/08/2023

These 13 Tech Gifts For Teens Are Worthy of Bragging Rights

Shopping for a teenager is never an easy undertaking.

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More Family

Here's What to Know Before Giving Your Kids Melatonin For Sleep

03/08/2024

Here's What to Know Before Giving Your Kids Melatonin For Sleep

You know those nights when you would give up anything to have your kiddo just go to sleep, but it seems like nothing is working?

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

03/08/2024

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

Most parents form tight bonds with their children from the moment they're born, but some styles of parenting foster that closeness more than others.

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

03/08/2024

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

Parenting in today's digital-first, social media world comes with unique challenges that generations before us didn't have to navigate.

An Etiquette Guide to Engaging With New Parents, According to TikTok Mom Shawna Lander

03/08/2024

An Etiquette Guide to Engaging With New Parents, According to TikTok Mom Shawna Lander

There are few life events more significant than becoming a parent, so when it happens to even someone close to you, it's incredibly exciting.

How (and Why) to Advocate For Better Breastfeeding Accommodations at Work

03/08/2024

How (and Why) to Advocate For Better Breastfeeding Accommodations at Work

You've probably never heard someone describe breastfeeding as easy.

What No One Tells You About Matrescence

03/08/2024

What No One Tells You About Matrescence

Before I had my daughter, I knew that motherhood would change things.

200+ Gender Neutral Baby Names, From Adrian to Zion

03/06/2024

200+ Gender Neutral Baby Names, From Adrian to Zion

There are plenty of reasons you might want a shortlist of gender neutral baby names.

The Tradwife Divide, Explained

03/05/2024

The Tradwife Divide, Explained

On a typical day, Victoria Yost wakes up at 8:30 a.m. and then makes her way downstairs to enjoy a breakfast of homemade yogurt with her 2-year-old son.

I Tried Calpak's New Baby Collection and Found the Diaper Bag of My Dreams

02/29/2024

I Tried Calpak's New Baby Collection and Found the Diaper Bag of My Dreams

Since having a baby about seven months ago, I've accumulated more diaper bags than seems necessary or even appropriate — at least a half dozen.

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

02/27/2024

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

Becoming a parent is a big decision, and making the decision to not parent is even larger.

Authoritative Parenting Is Considered the Gold Standard in Child-Rearing — Experts Explain Why

02/22/2024

Authoritative Parenting Is Considered the Gold Standard in Child-Rearing — Experts Explain Why

There are plenty of parenting styles out there, and the right one for you ultimately depends on your personal preferences and your family.

A Realistic Adoption Timeline For Hopeful Parents, According to an Expert

02/21/2024

A Realistic Adoption Timeline For Hopeful Parents, According to an Expert

There are more than 100,000 children who are eligible for adoption in the US foster care system on any given day, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.