Health & Wellness

It’s time we redefine what it means to ‘Have it all’

We have to give moms the freedom to fulfill ourselves in real ways, beyond these fake ideas of what a perfect mother looks like.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in new moms

When you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s hard to ask for help—but that’s when help from others is most necessary.

I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.

Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may lower your baby’s risk of eczema

A randomized controlled trial found that babies born to mothers who took vitamin D daily from the second trimester until delivery had a lower risk for eczema at 12 months.

Are you feeling mom burnout? Here’s how to tell, according to a psychologist

Constantly tired or feeling “not good enough”? Could be mom burnout.

We’re talking about miscarriage more—but what about the anxiety that follows?

Anxiety after miscarriage is a common but not well-understood phenomenon.

Does screen time before bed affect your child’s sleep? Here’s what the research shows

Screen time may seem like a good way to wind down, but it can impact sleep quality and quantity.

Your parenting style can reduce your child’s risk of substance abuse

Teaching strong coping skills and modeling healthy communication can be protective when it comes to your child’s risk of alcohol and substance addiction.

Kids are different than adults. Their cancer treatment should be different—and safer

Here’s how The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is making it happen.

No kid should have to face cancer. But, if they do, a new initiative led by a nonprofit can help them not just survive but thrive

The Dare to Dream Project makes more effective, safer treatment options possible.

Miscarriage risk may be highest in late summer, data shows

A new study highlights the link between miscarriage risk and extreme heat. But more research is needed to understand the correlation.

I need a break from my kid—and that doesn’t make me a bad mom

It makes me human.

I’m a chemical engineer creating the first formula that mirrors breastmilk—and I need your help

We are using the power of science to help babies access much-needed nutrition that's currently available only through breastfeeding.

Yes, pregnant women can eat some types of sushi: Here’s what an OB-GYN wants you to know

Here’s how to have your sushi and eat it, too.

Yes, after kids, vacations become trips—so take a solo mom vacation

A wellness retreat in Mexico reintroduced me to a 'vacation'—one I took totally alone.

What parents need to know about bivalent boosters

The FDA recently authorized Pfizer's bivalent boosters for certain kids down to 6 months. Here's how to know if your child is eligible for one.

6 things parents should know about IEPs, from a school psychologist

Nobody knows your child better than you. Your child’s IEP team should have school professionals who also want your child to succeed.

Babies born before 39 weeks may have a higher risk of developing ADHD, study finds

The longer a child stays in the womb is correlated with a lower risk, but ADHD development is related to multiple factors, experts say, not only gestational age at birth.

Make sure your kids are vaccinated against polio ‘as soon as possible,’ a pediatrician says

Polio has recently been discovered in New York City wastewater. The polio vaccine is part of a routine childhood vaccination schedule, but experts say you should confirm your kids' status.

5 steps to stop an anxiety spiral, according to a therapist

Here’s how to normalize your feelings and get grounded again.