Health & Wellness

Parents sue school districts over masks after their kids contract COVID

“We’re hoping to do a class-action suit against all school boards in…

Want tear-free shots? These devices can reduce pain from vaccinations and injections

Ask your pediatrician about the Shotblocker or Buzzy.

5 strategies for coping with a new round of Covid anxiety, from a therapist

It’s our third school year living with Covid. Setting boundaries and managing…

Even 5 hours of screen time per day is OK for school-aged kids, says new study

If you’ve internalized some parental guilt about your own child’s screen time…

Which supplements should I take to increase fertility?

While no supplement is a "magic bullet" for fertility, many over-the-counter fertility supplements can supply necessary nutrients.

9 safe and simple pregnancy exercises for each trimester

Exercising during pregnancy can have big benefits for both you and baby. Here's what to do—and what to avoid.

13 products to help manage eczema in kids

A dermatologist shares products and easy practices to alleviate the inflammation ASAP.

How to talk to kids about a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Before having these hard conversations, take some time to plan what to say.

It’s Science: Chewing gum after a C-section can help you leave the hospital sooner

We'll take all the help we can get with that first postpartum poop.

ACOG recommends Covid booster shots for pregnant women

Pregnancy is considered a high-risk state when it comes to severe Covid.

It’s science: Here’s why a coffee nap can be self-care for you, mama

Both sleep and caffeine work together to maximize alertness.

Why the AAP wants kids to get a flu shot before Halloween this year

Kids under 5 are at a higher risk of serious complications from flu.

Even a little coffee during pregnancy can impact your baby’s birth weight, says study

Here's what moms need to know about the latest research on caffeine, moms and babies.

Experts warn that acetaminophen is NOT considered safe in pregnancy

An international group of experts warn that the risks to the developing fetus may include reproductive and behavioral disorders.

These comics about the reality of postpartum sex are *extremely* accurate

We feel SO seen.

How to have “the talk” about sex with your kids

Talking to your kids about sex can feel awkward, but it's a crucial part of growing up.

Sex after baby: How to reconnect with your partner

Women reported having less sex in our 2021 State of Motherhood survey, so let's do something about it.

Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

It’s Science: *Not* having postpartum sex is a sign of a great relationship

The more supportive your partner is while you are pregnant, the less sex you might have postpartum.

5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know

If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.