Health & Wellness

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.

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.

Feeling dismissed by your doctor? Medical gaslighting can be common in women’s health

And it happened to me. Here are the red flags to look out for.

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.

The 5 health and wellness trends making life easier for moms in 2023

We see more sleep in your future.

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.

I wasn’t prepared for my kids’ flu days this year

I felt pulled in every direction.

My mental health as a parent of a child with a disability

I am a work in progress, just like everyone else.

‘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.

Not all protein is created equally. Here’s what to look for.

Knowledge is power.

It’s science: Getting enough protein is especially important for moms

Because nourishing yourself should be a priority.

Hilarious TikTok highlights every woman’s worst fear at the gynecologist

You can run, but you can't hide (your panties).

5 habits to sustain energy from AM to PM

Some simple lifestyle changes can help.

How to treat your child’s eczema

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

There’s a potential bill to ban children from social media, and as a mother, I’m all for it

Childhood without social media looks like childhood.

Are video games bad for kids? Here’s what parents should know

Can playing video games impact a child’s development? Experts weigh in.

How to say no and set boundaries this holiday season and beyond

"Even though saying no can feel uncomfortable, there is no better time than now to practice."

You can (and should) start pelvic floor exercises right after birth. Here’s why

Three experts share why postpartum pelvic floor exercises are so important.

CVS and Walgreens now restricting purchases of Children’s Tylenol and Motrin

CVS is restricting both in-person and online purchases to two children’s pain relief products.

What’s the difference between co-sleeping and bed-sharing? 

The terms are often used interchangeably, but are actually very different.