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Playing with your newborn is crucial for cognitive and social development. Read on for our top tips for playing with a newborn.

In just seven years, Beautycounter has become the leader in the clean skincare and makeup category. They've revolutionized the beauty industry through their digital presence, retail partnerships and independent consultants. And, the world has definitely taken notice!

 Welcome to Season III of The Mentor Files! In 2017, Nicole Gibbons was helping a close friend select a paint color for her home when she was reminded of the struggle that many homeowners experience when trying to choose a paint color online. In that moment, Nicole decided this was a problem she was going to try and solve and immediately began laying the groundwork for CLARE, a direct to consumer paint company which launched just eighteen months later in 2018.  Today, CLARE makes it easy for homeowners to choose...

In a normal world, many parents bring their newborns home from the hospital, and are supported with visits from everyone ranging from excited friends to doting grandparents. With the pandemic, the rules have changed leaving new parents solo at home wiith little support. Read on for top tips on how to make life at home with a newborn during COVID, a little easier. 

Baby is on the way and you’re in the home stretch! We know you have a lot on your mind, so we pulled together some items to help you think through your to-do list before it's go time. 

No teeth? No problem. While it’s never too late to establish good oral hygiene habits, there are a couple things you can do even before your little one’s first tooth makes an appearance. We sat down with Dr. Fatina, renowned board certified pediatric dentist and mom, to answer your most pressing baby brushing questions. 

Every kiddo deserves a special day dedicated to them and nothing but fun. And, while your little one may not have a birthday party coming up, there still is a reason to celebrate. The second Sunday in June is known as National Children’s Day and it’s meant to encourage families to slow down, turn off the tech and focus on the kids. Here are 6 easy ways to make the day special for them. 

Addressing race and racism with children can be a daunting task and easy to avoid, but research shows that the earlier and more often we normalize our differences, the better we can raise racially conscious children.We called on our resident pediatrician, Dr. Payal Adhikari, M.D. to weigh in on the first steps we as parents can take with our children. 

One way to ensure your little ones embrace others that are different from themselves, is to add toys and books to your playroom that celebrate diversity. We pulled together a few of our favorite toys to help you as parents to celebrate diversity, show your children that they too are represented in the world around them and help us all work towards an anti-racist society.

Teaching kids to celebrate diversity and inclusivity is always important, and now is a great opportunity to start if you haven’t yet done so. If you’re struggling to find a way to start the conversation with your little ones, books are an age appropriate way to go. Whether you’re looking for ways to explain skin color differences or just want to celebrate diversity, we pulled together a list of some of the top children’s books for preschoolers through age 8 to get you started.