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*I know I have a lot of Magpie brides-to-be reading — so (!) exciting. I’ve been trying to keep my bridal shop page up to date. The exact shoes above are via Tatyana Kochnova. You might find my post on what I’d register for if I were getting married this year helpful. Q: Shoes to wear to a wedding in October in New England. A: If you’re game for trends, platforms or back in a major way. Splurge on these or save on these, or go slightly less bold in these. Alternately: these suede block-heel mules are genius because they’re...

Every parent has a few tricks up their sleeve — something they’ve picked from a friend or family member or just acquired because of some in-the-moment cleverness. Wherever it comes from, its kept around because it helps them be a better parent. Maybe it’s a simple trick that helps make clean up easier. Or perhaps it’s one that helps them understand their toddler better. Chances are, every mom or dad has their go-to parenting trick. With that in mind, we recently asked a variety of dads “What’s the parenting trick that helps you be a better dad?” The answers we received...

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.Traditional toys have a lot of competition from their digital counterparts and many parents are looking for ways to balance screen time. The biggest challenge? Finding toys kids actually want to play with — and can still learn from.Small hands definitely want to interact with tablets and smartphones, but they also want to make, build, and bang things together — and that’s where these traditional toys have an edge. Digital devices put a ton at...

Vendor: Tender Leaf Toys Type: Toy Price: 27.99 Stack these tunnel pieces together to make a real rainbow! A great first puzzle for your toddler to develop their matching skills, size and color recognition.  Age range: 18 months +Product size: 8.27" x 1.18" x 5.24"Weight: 0.77 lbs

*This article is sponsored by ParentPal. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.Your life may still feel like a blur of feedings, diaper changes and short spurts of sleep. That new baby fog means you usually have no clue what day it is or why the car keys are in the fridge. But this month is the perfect time to actually start a routine. Having a basic schedule helps the day flow, which is good for you and baby.According to Dr. Tovah Klein, head of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and author of How...