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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25 secrets of moms living with mental illness

“My mental illness doesn’t define me or how I take care of my child.”

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Self-advocacy is crucial when it comes to combatting the Black maternal health crisis

"Overdue: A Pregnancy Guide for Us", the resource we created for Black moms-to-be with the support of Gerber, addresses just that. 

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New AAP guidelines state childhood obesity requires ‘early, intensive’ treatment

The group says “watchful waiting” doesn’t work, and even recommends weight loss drugs and surgery for some.

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How to make time for exercise when you’re a busy mom

It's not uncommon for us moms to put our needs on hold when we have children. But physical activity is no luxury—it’s a health necessity.

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I’ve had 4 tough pregnancies. Of all things, Jazzercise kept me going

Jazzercise has been the steady throughline that helped me navigate the ups-and-downs of all of my pregnancies.

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I don’t hide my depression from my kids

I believe I need to let them see all the range of emotions because this is the human experience.

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Should I let my kid play football? Doctors and parents weigh in

Damar Hamlin’s collapse sparked discussions surrounding the safety of contact sports and our children.

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Birth control linked to higher rates of depression in teens with ADHD

Young women with ADHD who took the pill were 6 times more likely to develop depression than those without ADHD who also took birth control.

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‘Don’t Weigh Me’ cards help empower patients at the doctor’s office

These cards can help patients feel empowered to address fatphobia and weight stigmas in the medical field.

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How to treat your child’s eczema

Eczema can be worrisome. The good news? Treatment is available.

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