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.

Dry shampoo recall 2022

These popular dry shampoos are being recalled due to potential cancer-causing ingredient

These aerosol dry shampoos are being recalled because they may contain elevated levels of benzene.

stethoscope and ppointment book

The 5 doctor appointments to make for yourself each year

Life is busy, mama, but don’t keep putting your health on the back burner.

woman coping with anxiety and work stress by meditating in front of a computer

How to cope with anxiety in a high-stress work environment

“Work is supposed to be fulfilling…why do I feel so anxious?”

woman listening to headphones having alone time for her mental health

How to care for your mental health needs while caring for your child’s needs

“My child’s needs won’t go away. What can I realistically do to work on my own mental health?”

doctor listening to baby's lungs with stethoscope when talking with mother about rsv shot

FDA approves RSV shot for infants

The vaccine-like therapy is expected to be available this fall.

mom experiencing amygdala hijack

Why moms are especially susceptible to amygdala hijack—and how to deal with it

"As soon as you lose your cool, guilt, shame and other intense feelings surface. But you still can't find your calm. This is known as “the amygdala hijack."

mom holding a little girl on the couch and kissing her head - mental health days

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

mom helping her kid put on mummy Halloween costume keeping Halloween safety in mind

15 Halloween safety tips (and Amazon finds) for a fun, spooktacular night of trick-or-treating

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

mom doing postpartum barre workout with baby

4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

Similac 360 Total Care is included in the 2022 Similac Liquid Formula Recall

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

mom helping baby take first steps, wondering when do babies start walking

When do babies start walking? Experts say there’s a wide range of normal

So much depends on strength and balance control: Here’s how to safely encourage those first steps.

doctor putting a bandaid on kid & respecting his bodily autonomy

We need to respect our kids’ bodily autonomy at the doctor’s office too

No doubt, there is a very real dilemma between receiving necessary health care and respecting a child’s physical independence.

son with mom who has anxiety

What my son taught me about my anxiety

I can say with full certainty that I would not be on this road to healing if he had not shown me that it is possible.

woman waking up at a hotel, enjoying sleep tourism

Sleep tourism is the hot new trend—but is it hiding a bigger problem?

A sleep retreat with a soundproof room, customized pillows and 1,000-thread count sheets? Sign us up!

mom cooking in the kitchen for her child to help kids have a healthy relationship with food

7 ways to help your kids form a healthy relationship with food

As an eating disorders therapist and mom, I'm teaching my son there are no "bad" foods.

pregnant mother hugging toddler sun at home - flu shots offer protection to vulnerable populations like pregnant women and young children

Flu vaccination rates in children and pregnant women are the lowest they’ve been in several seasons, CDC warns

The past two flu seasons were mild, but experts are worried about an upcoming surge—here's how you can prepare.

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