One of the first things a new parent learns, amidst the sleep deprivation and endless diaper changes, is that their tiny baby grows FAST. It seems like each new month (or even week!) brings another ...

Milestones aren't in place to shame parents into feeling like failures, or to suggest that some kids are behind. They are ...

As a parent to three kids, I've celebrated all their milestones, from first steps to first words. But I also know we should be celebrating parents' milestones too. Like when I first left the house ...

Your 9-month-old baby is really starting to develop their own little personality this month, and you may even begin to hear them say their first little words such as 'mama' or 'dada' which is a super ...

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby's firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with ...

Rub some whiskey on it. That’s an old Irish solution to soothing baby’s gums while teething. I’d always heard of mothers doing that to create a numbing effect on baby’s gums back in the day. Heck, ...

There is a seemingly endless supply of parenting "how to" books filled with milestones parents need to reach so they can confidently (or, you know, tentatively) say they are capable of caring for a ...

Walking is a major milestone in childhood development. One small step for a toddler is one giant leap towards independence, while opening up a whole new world for both baby and parent. As your baby ...

A month-by-month development guide to an active baby. When you first set eyes on your scrunched-up newborn, it’s hard to imagine her even straightening her legs, let alone using them to sit, stand and ...

Parents are under a lot of pressure to make sure their young children meet developmental milestones. But according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, when families ...