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 to avoid IVF injection bruising, according to an acupuncturist

Chrissy Teigen’s IVF journey brings to light a little-discussed phenomenon: Dealing with all those shots.

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Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.

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Will a bulletproof backpack insert actually help protect your child?

Demand for bulletproof backpacks is soaring as kids start school again. Here's what experts have to say.

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Study shows a whopping 91% of children are unable to call 911

New researchshows 91% of elementary school-age children don't know how or when to call 911.

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How to build an intentional morning routine to help find yourself again

Because motherhood is often a rush—but that doesn't mean you have to get lost in the thick of it.

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Research shows the toxic effect ‘momfluencers’ have on our mental health

A new study shows that images of “idealized motherhood” can increase your anxiety, envy and sense of comparison, among other things.

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9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

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High blood pressure in pregnancy may be rising—especially among Millennial and Gen Z moms

Because pregnancy taxes the heart and circulatory system, the correlation is a reminder to pay attention to heart health

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A brief history of the C-section

‘House of the Dragon’ highlights the fact that C-sections used to look very different from how they look today.

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Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

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Ms. Rachel breaks character to deliver message about mom guilt in viral TikTok

"I realized following my passion helped fill up my bucket. I also realized it's good to shower."

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Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

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My ‘unnecessary’ Target trips are ABSOLUTELY necessary—and I’m not sorry for it

Because as a mom, we all need a place that feels crucial to our identity—and Target is just that place.

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