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From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

How Singing to Your Baby Boosts Their Brain

How Singing to Your Baby Boosts Their Brain

Singing to your baby improves mood, supports brain growth, and strengthens your bond—even if you’re off-key. Here’s what the latest research shows.

Courtney Leiva

Is My Baby Growing Normally? Using A Percentile Calculator

Is My Baby Growing Normally? Using A Percentile Calculator

Wondering what baby growth percentiles mean? Learn how to use online calculators, understand the results, and know when to call your baby’s doctor.

Courtney Leiva

Moms on Call Books Review: Do These Guides Simplify Parenting?

Moms on Call Books Review: Do These Guides Simplify Parenting?

Do these practical guides really simplify parenting? My honest review as a mom of two kids.

Lauren Finney Harden

The Boob Jail Technique That Nursing Moms Swear By

The Boob Jail Technique That Nursing Moms Swear By

Nursing a distracted baby? You might want to try this strategy for keeping them on task.

Anne Marie Kirsten

How a Toddler Tower Transforms Your Child's Development

Baby development

How a Toddler Tower Transforms Your Child's Development

More than a step up, toddler towers are launchpads for independence. They transform chores into learning adventures.

Courtney Leiva

Kids' Toothbrushes: Buying Tips for Parents

Kids' Toothbrushes: Buying Tips for Parents

Everything you need to know before buying a new toothbrush for your kid.

Dahlia Rimmon

Should My Baby Watch Ms. Rachel?

Should My Baby Watch Ms. Rachel?

Ms. Rachel, the popular Youtube personality for toddlers has more than 12 million subscribers and a toy line. How old should your child be before tuning in?

Courtney Leiva

Is Your Toddler Pointing Non-Stop? Why That's Great News

Is Your Toddler Pointing Non-Stop? Why That's Great News

Squirrel! Balloon! Cookie! When toddlers point, they’re not just saying, ‘Hey, look at this!’—they’re actually showing off some serious smarts.

Courtney Leiva

Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role and How to Get Your Child to Consume More of Them

Baby development

Vitamins and Minerals: Their Role and How to Get Your Child to Consume More of Them

Learn the significance behind the phrase kids often hate to hear: “eat your greens.”

Grace Draznin

Newborn Constipation: What You Need to Know

Newborn Constipation: What You Need to Know

Information that can help you detect, prevent and treat this issue for your newborn.

Dahlia Rimmon

Birth Growth Spurt Ages: Baby Development in Early Years

Birth Growth Spurt Ages: Baby Development in Early Years

Learn when growth spurts occur, what signs to watch for and how parents can take care of themselves during these often trying times.

Courtney Leiva

When Do Babies Say Mama and Dada?

Baby development

When Do Babies Say Mama and Dada?

A speech-language pathologist talks about language development milestones and when to expect to hear those magical first words.

Courtney Leiva

The Three Stages of Eating: What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

The Three Stages of Eating: What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler

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The 5-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Deal

The 5-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Deal

Is your baby waking up more than usual? It could be a 5-month sleep regression issue. Here's how to tackle it.

Amanda Lauren

Sleep Regression Ages: What to Expect

Sleep Regression Ages: What to Expect

Sleep regression ages can be surprising. Here's what experts say about what to expect and how to deal with the challenges.

Amanda Lauren

The 4-Month Sleep Regression and How to Get Through It

The 4-Month Sleep Regression and How to Get Through It

Amanda Lauren

The 6-Month Sleep Regression-What You Should Know

The 6-Month Sleep Regression-What You Should Know

Here's what you need to know about your baby's 6-month sleep regression and how to deal with it.

Amanda Lauren

When Can Babies Eat Cheerios?

When Can Babies Eat Cheerios?

If you think your baby is ready for solid foods and want to know when can babies eat Cheerios—here is what the experts have to say.

Amanda Lauren

Can Babies Eat Corn? Read This First

Can Babies Eat Corn? Read This First

Can babies eat corn? Here’s what you need to know before giving your baby corn for the first time.

Amanda Lauren

Can Babies Drink Almond Milk? Read This First.

Can Babies Drink Almond Milk? Read This First.

Amanda Lauren