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the way we live now

Nothing Brings You Closer To Your Phone Than Pregnancy

by Rebecca Ackermann

In her new book Second Life, Amanda Hess charts the emotional experience of parenthood, mediated through our screens.

Shopping

The Delightfully Impractical Romper Registry

by Samantha Darby

These 43 ideas might not be new parent must-haves, but they will make you happy. And that’s important, too.

RISKS & SAFETY

Tariffs On Essential Baby Gear Are ‘A Slap In The Face’ To New Parents

by Katie McPherson

Experts fear that it will be low-income families who will pay the most for Trump's trade war.

one more thing

On Top Of Everything Else, Now I Have To Worry About My Kid's Milk?

by Brittney McNamara

Experts are reassuring, but for moms like me, the FDA pause on milk testing is just one more way parenting feels less safe — and less joyful — right now.

S.O.S.

My Love-Hate Relationship With Lovevery

by Megan Alpert

I thought I knew how to play with a baby, but maybe I didn’t. Maybe I needed this play mat? I certainly wanted it very badly.

RESTING BABY FACE

My Baby's Scowl Made Him A Local Celebrity. Turns Out, He Got It From Me

by Maggie Lange

My baby became a local celebrity for his dubious scowl — turns out, he got it from me.

Parenting

Do Babies With RSV Sleep Longer? It’s All About Keeping Them Comfortable

by Jana Pollack

“When you’re sick, rest is best” isn’t just a Daniel Tiger lyric.

'tis the season

For The Love Of God, Please Be Cool With My Picky Eater On Thanksgiving

by Katie McPherson

Don’t — I repeat, don’t — ask him if he wants to try anything.

Parenting

So Your Preschooler Has RSV & You're Worried About Your Newborn. Here's What Pediatricians Suggest.

by Liz Narins

A doctor on how to approach your worst fear, practically speaking.

Parenting

I Breastfed My Daughter For 2 Years As An Act Of Resistance

by L'Oreal Thompson Payton

I’m not sure where the narrative that Black women don’t breastfeed began, but I was on a mission to prove everyone wrong.