Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

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How do you teach kids about hope?

Research shows hope is the antidote to depression, anxiety and loneliness. An expert shares 5 habits to help boost kids’ mental health.

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From PMS to perimenopause: Her Own supplements help you own every stage of your wellness journey.

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Yes, parenting is yoga

“We are practicing yoga every time we remember to take a deep breath during our child’s meltdown.”

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5 easy yet effective postpartum strength-training exercises

Rebuilding and returning to fitness is a journey. Here's where to start.

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The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents

“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.

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Ready to start postpartum exercise? Try these 3 simple moves

Back-to-back pregnancies had taken a major toll on my body. Here’s how I eased into exercise after birth.

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I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

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APA releases new guidelines on teen social media use: What parents need to know

The 10 recommendations are meant to offer some clarity at a time when many teens across the country are in crisis.

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My kids were feeding off my negative energy—and I knew it had to stop

Here's how I crafted an effective gratitude practice to feel more connected to my family.

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Here’s an updated fertility glossary: Because the terms we use matter

Let’s challenge each other to evolve the verbiage around the conception process. Because family building should feel as good as possible, in spite of challenges along the way.

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FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes

It’s the first non-hormonal medication approved to treat hot flashes, which affect more than 80% of menopausal women.

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I turned to photography in my darkest moments & it helped me heal

"Capturing my motherhood journey through photos allows me to honor and fall in love with my changes. It allows me to lend grace to this new territory that I am trying to gracefully navigate."

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6 easy postpartum yoga poses for birth recovery

Yoga is a low-pressure way to fit in some self-care amidst the demands of new motherhood.

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What if we saw sex as self-care?

While a bubble bath and glass of rosé in the tub or a trip the nail salon can be great, none of those things stand to benefit your overall health and wellbeing like getting off with or without a partner.

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