New baby

The Ultimate Rookie Dad Guide To Newborns

The Ultimate Rookie Dad Guide To Newborns

From changing diapers, to bonding with baby and supporting your partner, here’s how to get comfy with the new addition.

John Hoffman

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

Gender Reveal Party Games: Fun Ideas for Your Big Announcement

Gender Reveal Party Games: Fun Ideas for Your Big Announcement

Reclaim the gender reveal party as something fun and memorable you can do to welcome your little one into the world. No pyrotechnics needed!

Andrew Roberts

New Parents: How to Prioritize Your Mental Health

New Parents: How to Prioritize Your Mental Health

Stefanie Peachey

19 awesome feminist baby names

19 awesome feminist baby names

Grab baby name inspiration from these badas* and bold feminists who made—and are making—history.

Ariel Brewster

It took me five years to feel ready for a third kid—but I’m glad we did it

It took me five years to feel ready for a third kid—but I’m glad we did it

We dreaded the sleep deprivation and the tantrums, but we knew we didn’t want to say goodbye to the baby years quite yet.

Mary Helen Berg

40 celebrities who are helping normalize breastfeeding

40 celebrities who are helping normalize breastfeeding

Hollywood parents are helping normalize breastfeeding — snapping photos, sharing experiences and even advocating.

Today's Parent

5 parenting tips from a military mom

5 parenting tips from a military mom

Having two young children and a husband in the Canadian Armed Forces can seem overwhelming. This military mom shares her tips on handling the wild ride.

Emily Senger

How do you hold an infant?

How do you hold an infant?

Until you've parented a baby, the idea of holding an infant can send you into a nervous sweat. Here's what you need to know.

Amy Green

Does my baby hate me?

Baby development

Does my baby hate me?

Caring for an infant is the most thankless job, so try not to take it personally—and look for the subtle signs that baby most definintely doesn't hate you.

Amy Green

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

When the stress and pain of nursing is taking all the joy out of becoming a parent, it may be time to stop breastfeeding.

Carrie Bruno

Postpartum OCD: When worries about your baby become obsessions

Postpartum care

Postpartum OCD: When worries about your baby become obsessions

It’s not that uncommon to have intrusive thoughts after having a baby, but if you're exhibiting signs of postpartum OCD, it's time to get help.

Claire Gagne

To my friends with babies, I'd like to apologize

To my friends with babies, I'd like to apologize

I can't believe I showed up to meet your newborn without food, and I'll never refer to my dog as my fur baby again.

Ainsley Doty

Your messy house doesn't mean you don't measure up as a new mom

Your messy house doesn't mean you don't measure up as a new mom

I was so afraid of being judged for my messy house, I chose loneliness at a time when I needed companionship so much.

Nicole Johnson

What to expect on your baby's first night

What to expect on your baby's first night

Here's what brand new babies are like, and what they do, in their first 24 hours of life.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I mourned the loss of my cute little family of three. But here's why I was so, so wrong to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

This is the best age gap between kids

This is the best age gap between kids

There are pros and cons to back-to-back pregnancies, or waiting a few more years before diving back into baby land. We weigh all of the options.

Katie Dupuis

Toddler, I love you but please leave the baby the eff alone

Toddler behaviour

Toddler, I love you but please leave the baby the eff alone

You’re wonderful, my precious firstborn. But please get the hell off the bed and away from me and the tiny sleeping baby, for the love of all that is holy.

Claire Lawrence

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

Breastfeeding may be “free,” but it’s still a luxury

The ability to breastfeed exclusively can be as much about privilege as it is about perseverance.

Chantal Braganza

15 Easy and Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

15 Easy and Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

Looking for breastfeeding recipes? We've rounded up healthy and easy meals for breastfeeding moms. Bonus: They're tasty, too.

Alex Mlynek