Before mat leave ends, get your baby—and yourself—ready for a tear-free transition to daycare.

How to prepare your baby for daycare

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10 questions to ask when choosing a daycare

What to do if your preschooler won't stop crying at drop-off

Separation anxiety: How to deal with the dreaded drop-off

Babysitting 101: Finding and keeping a super-sitter

Child care

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby

Here’s why so many parents today want to their baby to be a bilingual toddler, and how to do the same for your kid.

What to know when raising a bilingual toddler

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Baby talk: What your baby is trying to tell you

Speech delays: When to seek help for your child

8 things I wish I’d known about French immersion

How to know if French immersion is right for your kid

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

From adorable clothes to cuddly toys, your little one will love these great gifts for babies.

19 cute holiday gifts for babies

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9 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Baby gifts

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Style

Just because it looks like your baby is ignoring the other baby beside her, doesn't mean she's not engaged.

Why your baby should play around other babies

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First smile to first friend: Baby's social skills

New baby

Parenthood on a budget! These tips will help you save money while raising your little cutie.

12 awesome tips to raise a baby on a budget

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Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food

15 ways to save money on just about everything

Family finance

Sure reflux happens, but when should you be concerned about your baby's spit up habits?

Baby spit up: when should you worry -

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Symptoms and remedies for babies with reflux

Breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

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A new law in the U.S. will make it that much easier for dads to change diapers on the go.

Changing tables are coming to more men's washrooms!

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You’ve got to be sh*tting me—the best poop stories

Mila Kunis reveals her worst parenting mistake

News

Blogs

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6 ways to help your baby sleep through the night

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

Baby sleep: Why your newborn mixes up night and day

Feeding, sleeping, playing: Common baby questions answered

When to let your toddler sleep with a blanket

Newborn care

Baby health

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World Cup of Hockey Fan Village: Free fun for families

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

Flying with your baby doesn’t have to be a nightmare

Watch Tyson Jost’s proud grandfather get emotional at the NHL Draft

Family travel

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

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Back to work

For some moms, breastfeeding can have crippling effects.

How to prevent wrist pain while breastfeeding

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Maternal health

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

Breastfeeding

Some moms might want to try breastfeeding and bottle-feeding her baby. If that sounds like you, here's how to do it.

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Soothing your baby doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these tips on how to soothe your baby like a boss.

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Baby sleep: When your newborn is up all night

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

7 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

New parents sometimes struggle with finding the time to socialize. Here, two parents let us know what they think when it comes to bringing your baby to a bar.

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to the bar?

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The debate: Did you drink at all while pregnant?

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends? 

Parenting styles

Do we really have to start enforcing gender stereotypes on a fetus?

The baby gender-reveal party trend is out of control

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend chose the sex of their baby

Desperate to know the sex of your baby? Try this Chinese gender predictor

Gender

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

Baby development

The last thing a new, sleep-deprived parent needs is to give up caffeine. Here's what you need to know about drinking coffee while breastfeeding.

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

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How your breastfeeding diet affects your baby

You can freeze breast milk, but can you freeze formula? We break down how to safely store formula.

Is is safe to freeze formula?

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The dos and don’ts of safe formula feeding

Do you have to sterilize the bottle after every feeding. We break down how to clean bottles of formula.

How to sterilize bottles of formula

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How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

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How long does a bottle of formula last? And how do you store powdered formula? Can you freeze it? We have the answers to all your bottle-feeding questions.

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