Health & Wellness

How to help your congested baby breathe (and sleep) easier this winter

Baby congestion is a common issue during the winter months and can be triggered by several factors.

Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

I’ll be an ‘overprotective’ mama this RSV season—and I’m not sorry for it

So please respect my boundaries.

What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it

The term “glass child,” refers to a child whose sibling requires extraordinary parental attention.

New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

Researchers believe the decisions are made based on biases and financial incentives.

New study explores link between fish consumption in pregnancy and autism—here’s what experts say

Researchers observed that moms who consumed fish during pregnancy were more likely to report developmental outcomes associated with fewer autism-related traits in their children.

This toddler’s ‘snack tummy’ logic has TikTok—and moms—losing it

Believe it or not, there’s actual science behind your toddler’s snack obsession—and it starts with intuitive eating.

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

You started as an egg inside your grandmother—here’s the mind-blowing science behind this generational bond

Did you know that the egg that would one day become you was formed while your mother was still developing in your grandmother's womb? 

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

Joselli Barnica should be alive today—and why maternal health needs change

As mothers, we’re told to trust our instincts, protect our families, and…

New study finds about 1 in 20 women use marijuana during pregnancy

As cannabis becomes more widely accepted across the U.S., conversations about its…

Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why. 

The rise of walking pneumonia in kids—what parents need to know

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But understanding the symptoms, causes, and prevention can go a long way in easing concerns.

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too

It just may look a little different.

This little-known side effect impacts nearly 30% of women after breast cancer

Lymphedema causes painful swelling and is a chronic condition.

70% of women have breastfeeding challenges. Can we stop pretending it’s easy?

It’s time to level-set about how hard breastfeeding is.

Does my toddler need speech therapy?

The founders of Wee Talkers discuss what’s normal when it comes to toddler speech.