Life as a new parent

Even if you planned for everything, life as a new parent will likely surprise you. Here are some things to keep in mind as you navigate the early stages.

Keeping events uneventful  

Help! My toddler is meaner to me than to other caregivers

Big changes in the coming year

Tips for encouraging silverware use

When to switch to a convertible car seat 

Tips for packing for children

The diaper bag checklist

Entertaining yourself around a toddler

Alternate uses for discarded baby names

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Should I carry baby facing in or out?

What’s the best way to switch childcare providers?

Let’s come up with a new definition of “clean”

Making parent friends

What makes somebody a “good” parent?

To clean the uncleanable

When can I introduce the sippy cup?

Amended birth certificates and your adopted child

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Ways to be productive while working from home

Save these if you plan on having more kids

What to do when your baby hates the car seat

Making picture books fun for your 6-month old

Field trips you can take with your 6-month old

Baby’s first haircut

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Setting the scales for work and life

Communicating your rules to other caretakers

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13 fun uses for your baby monitor

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5 organizational tips for life with baby

Can my baby wear jewelry?

A baby holding an adult's hand.

What is separation anxiety?

Babies and shoes

Someone washing their baby's hair.

7 tips for washing baby’s hair

Working from home with a toddler

Tricycle vs. push-bike

What is the perfect spacing between kids?

Preparing for your toddler’s first non-family babysitter

Buying clothes as your child grows

Two baby hands touching an outlet that's made safe by a cover. This is to represent baby proofing your house.

12 baby-proofing must-dos

A baby about to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding: How long should I do it?

Encouraging self-sufficiency in your toddler

Helping your toddler get involved in the garden

8 gift ideas for a fun first birthday

Talking to your toddler about moving

A baby bonding with their mother's partner.

Helping your partner feel closer to baby

Open cups and messy eaters

A parent’s guide to searching for a lost toy

Hiring a babysitter for the first time

Childcare with multiples

Playpens in the second year

How to get your toddler out the door on early days

When your toddler grows out of an old favorite

When to stop using baby gates

Keeping your relatives involved in your toddler’s life when they live far away

When to start thinking about preschool

Dress up and your toddler

Why does getting out the door take so long with a toddler?

How often do I need to clean baby products

Help! My child hates wearing clothes

Preemies and car seats

When to stop using the high chair

What to do when your baby hates the sippy cup

Buying clothes for a toddler

Packing for an outing with your toddler

The first week: bringing baby home

When do I turn the car seat seat around?

Teaching children to play nice with baby siblings

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To sippy cup, or not to sippy cup?

Learning through play at 1 year

What is free range parenting?

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How long should I use stroller?

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Helping baby let go of the bottle

A bag full of distractions

Helping to ease the room-sharing transition

Smart ways to save money as a parent

A babysitter playing with the baby.

Choosing a babysitter