Developmental milestones

Signs of teething and caring for first teeth

Benefits of limiting screen time for children

Understanding gross motor developmental milestones in preschool-age children

An overview of key developmental milestones for 3-year-olds

An overview of key developmental milestones for 1-year-olds

Learn what speech and language milestones to expect when your child is around 18 months old

Understanding the walking milestone for babies

Understanding developmental milestones for kindergarten

Understanding losing teeth, primary teeth, and permanent teeth

Understanding the different styles of parenting

Get a sense of what skills your child is developing or what may be just around the corner

Developmental progress during toddlerhood

Causes, signs, and strategies to manage separation anxiety

Factors that affect growth, growth charts, and newborn weight loss and weight gain

Understanding the sitting position for your little one

Factors to consider and types of daycare for your little one

The benefits of tummy time for babies

Even without a pacifier, there are ways to help calm your little one down — and teach them to self soothe.

Number 8,523 on the list of potentially-controversial parenting topics: pacifiers. Read on to find out where pacifiers shine (and where they don’t) and how they can be helpful when it comes to infantile colic.

As you snuggle up with your sweet newborn, you’ll probably notice all sorts of funny movements and quirks. You might see them twitching, flailing their arms and legs, or grasping onto your finger with their tiny hand. Let’s take a closer look at these cute reflexes that your newborn is showing off.

This guide will lead you through the process of choosing a pediatrician, covering what to look for, factors to consider, and how to find the perfect fit to meet your family’s needs.

Trying to figure out why your baby is crying can feel like trying to solve a logic puzzle. Sometimes there’s an easy fix. Other times, the odds aren’t quite in your favor. It can be especially frustrating when your baby is fussy or crying right after you've tried to solve a core problem, like feeding them if you think they’re hungry. And if you have a colicky baby who cries more than most, your child may seem inconsolable. Knowing these can be stressful times for parents, here are some ways you can try to solve the unpredictable puzzle of baby’s cries.

Is there anything cuter than a little tot smiling as he/she splashes away in the water on a sunny day? One of your priorities as a parent might be keeping that smile on your little one’s face, but your top priority is probably keeping them safe in the water. Consider this deep-dive into introducing swimming to newborns and infants a helpful start to a lifelong love of and respect for water.

We've broken down the baby milestones by week and month.

Understanding family travel with a newborn

Lugging your newborn to the doctor’s office can be a chore — especially if they hate their car seat and make it known... loudly. As the parent of a newborn, you’ll be making your way to the pediatrician’s office quite often. Sometimes these visits will be unplanned because your bundle of joy isn’t feeling well. But during a baby’s first year of life, there are at least 7 routine pediatrician appointments, and it can be helpful to know what to expect.