Health & Wellness

To my children: What I want you to remember about me when I’m gone

However much I would like to, I cannot stop time from slowly robbing us of these precious years. And when I look back, I want them to remind me of happiness—not hardship.

Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism

As a child, Soleil Moon Frye became famous for her breakout role…

Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility

Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

Flying with breast milk may be easier than you think

According to the TSA, breast milk, formula, and juice aren’t limited like other liquids when you fly.

My secret to parenting with borderline personality disorder

If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…

6 things I’ve learned about supporting my daughter with ADHD and SPD

"Labels should be used to help your child, not to define your child."

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers 

Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.

It’s time to address the lack of maternal mental health resources for AAPI moms

"We must do more to support Asian moms."

10 unexpected changes that happened after I quit drinking

While some sobriety benefits came right away, new ones continue to emerge even three years later.

The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.

Mothers are burnt out—but is it possible to change that narrative?

While I’m not debating that the deck is stacked against us, I do think it’s possible to change it. 

How improving your child’s gut health benefits their whole body

How improving your child’s gut health benefits their whole body There’s a…

AAP now recommends screening all kids 12 and up for depression and suicide risk

Depression and suicide risk in children has reached unprecedented levels. Last year…

988 is the mental health version of 911, and it’s launching in July

The new national mental health hotline is launching next month, but most states still don’t have funding to support it.

Yes, there’s a national tampon shortage—here’s what you need to know

Tampons are getting more expensive AND harder to find.

Forced pregnancy impacts mental health. Here’s how

A study shows that five years after having an abortion, nearly all women say it was the right decision. In contrast, lack of abortion access can lead to anxiety and depression.

We may be able to detect gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy, study shows

Spotting the disorder sooner could improve outcomes before and after pregnancy.

Therapy made me a better mom—and wife

I was so used to giving even when I was on an empty tank. But in the end, I was doing myself (and everyone around me) a disservice.

I’m a therapist and I didn’t connect to my baby at first, until I did this.

My key into motherhood was music and singing.

When depression makes you feel like an awful parent

"Depression looks different from person to person, just like parenting styles differ from parent to parent."