Health & Wellness

Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Please consider this before asking how a sick kid is doing’

Kimmel says this has been a big lesson to him after his son was born with a heart defect. 

6 ways breast milk is basically magic, according to science

More proof that our bodies are simply amazing.

20 mom hacks to make your life easier now

14. Keep an "oops" kit in the car, even if—especially if—you no longer use a diaper bag. It contains an extra set of clothes for everyone in the family, some diapers, $20, a few snacks, an umbrella, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.

This mom’s medicine hack is going viral for a very good reason

Help your baby take medicine—no spoonful of sugar needed!

Anxiety in kids: what’s typical and what’s not

Kids have perfectly valid anxieties of their own. Here’s how to help them conquer them.

To my wife, who suffers from anxiety

I see the problem. And trust me, I want to be able to just say or do the right thing to fix everything.

10 C-section myths we’d like to clear up right now

Myth #4: You can’t breastfeed after a C-section. While it may be a little more challenging at first, you absolutely can!

I survived breast cancer—while raising two young kids

It was exhausting to raise two young kids while battling cancer. But they also gave me purpose and motivation.

It’s Science: Fall babies are better athletes

Mamas due in the fall: Hope you’re up for a future as a soccer mom. ⚽️

How the Moon Affects Your Cycle

And how you can use it to your benefit.

12 books to help calm your child’s anxiety

Sitting down together and reading a book can help your little one identify, cope, and work through her worries

My child’s disability does not define him—or me

Living with disabilities can be hard, but having a disability isn’t the end of the world. 

To the mama doing SO much she feels like she’s failing at everything—I see you

You show up. EVERY. DAY. No one else can do a better job at providing motherly love than you.

Boy moms: Raising a body-positive child applies to us, too

Raising boys with positive body images is about so much more than self-confidence. 

Mamas, we need to talk about new dads + depression, too

Here’s how we can help.

My kids taught me something I never expected—how to be my true self

It took me years to learn what they already know.

Prenatal depression is a thing—a very real, important thing

Britney Spears called attention to the condition in her recent pregnancy announcement. It’s time we all started talking about it.

This nurse’s iPhone tip is one all moms need to know

Plus how you can do the same with an Android. ?

Phrases to boost girls’ self-esteem—other than ‘you’re so pretty’

This isn’t about *never* saying girls are beautiful. It’s just about reminding us all what else matters.

Benefits of pets for kids actually start during pregnancy, study finds

Researchers found advantages for the babies of both dog and cat owners.