New mom

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 uses for your postpartum belly

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 uses for your postpartum belly

Who knew all the things your postpartum belly was good for!

Leah Rumack

Why is “help” a four-letter word for moms?

Why is “help” a four-letter word for moms?

On dropped babies, the shame of needing help, and the lion’s den of internet comments.

Sasha Emmons

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

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

Flying with your baby: parents and experts share their tips for stress-free flights as a family.

Lola Augustine Brown

This #brelfie trend is all over the internet—and now you can create one too

This #brelfie trend is all over the internet—and now you can create one too

Now every brelfie of you and your babe can be turned into a work of art!

Emily Rivas

5 ways to prepare your firstborn for a sibling

5 ways to prepare your firstborn for a sibling

Dr. Carol Crill Russell shares five ways you can help your eldest transition from only child to big sister or brother

Michele Holcomb

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Here's how parents can protect their newborn from germs without going totally overboard.

Lisa Kadane

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Baby development

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Has your little one started shying away from others? Don't panic! Here's what you can do.

Teresa Pitman

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

The first 12 months can be intense, to say the least. Parents share what they wish they'd known.

Today's Parent

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

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

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.

Ariel Brewster

This new mom thinks parenting is super easy. Aww cute...

This new mom thinks parenting is super easy. Aww cute...

Hey girl, just you wait!

Amy Valm

Why won't my baby sleep?

Why won't my baby sleep?

You want your little one to sleep, but she just won't settle. Instead of resorting to panic, read these tips on baby sleep.

Today's Parent

What to do when your baby bumps her head

What to do when your baby bumps her head

It’s scary when your baby hits her head. Here’s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.

Ellen Rosenberg

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

Feeding a newborn isn't easy, but these breastfeeding tips might help you master nighttime nursing.

Teresa Pitman

The most real postpartum photo ever

The most real postpartum photo ever

This is new motherhood.

Emily Rivas

3 ways to help your partner now that she's a new mom

3 ways to help your partner now that she's a new mom

Motherhood is a big step for your partner. Here are three ways you can help the new mom along the way.

John Hoffman

What NOT to bring to the hospital

What NOT to bring to the hospital

Congrats! You're about to have a baby. But before you get ready to push, this mom thinks you should consider leaving these things at home.

Alexis Marie Chute

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

Breastfeeding: Your boobs, everybody's business.

Leah Rumack

How to Survive Sleep Deprivation

How to Survive Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is no joke for new parents. Here are Citynews reporter Galit Solomon's tried-and-tested tips for how to cope.

Galit Solomon

Body beautiful: Celebrating the postpartum body

Body beautiful: Celebrating the postpartum body

Today's Parent teamed up with Ashlee Wells Jackson of the 4th Trimester Bodies Project to bring you a photo essay that celebrates the postpartum body.

Cara Smusiak

Everything you need to know about taking care of your postpartum body

Postpartum care

Everything you need to know about taking care of your postpartum body

Aches, weird periods, and swelling. Your body goes through a lot after giving birth. Here's how to heal and feel more comfortable with your postpartum self.

Wendy Haaf