Health & Wellness

This is what happens to a mother’s brain when her baby cries

Just as my son is biologically wired to be my personal alarm clock, I am biologically wired to hear him—even if I can still sleep through everything else.

It’s science: Giving experiences instead of toys boosts your kid’s intelligence & happiness

There's no need to stress about getting them everything on their wishlist. Spending time with your kids is far more valuable.

It’s Science: This is the best time to shower if you want to fall asleep faster

According to recent research, treating bathing as a nighttime ritual can help exhausted moms get the quality sleep they need.

Caring for your newborn baby during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's exactly to handle postpartum visits + social distancing with a newborn right now.

Your kid’s drop-off meltdowns are normal—here’s what experts do about them

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

Getting COVID-19 during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of preterm birth—and maternal death

What every pregnant woman needs to know about preventing COVID-19 now.

6 things *not* to say to the mama who’s struggling with breastfeeding

Toxic positivity has no place here. Here's what to say instead.

All your questions about kids & face masks, answered

We asked doctors and epidemiologists the biggest questions parents have about wearing masks at school–including which face masks are most effective, and how to get kids to wear them.

Is it safe to travel with kids during the pandemic?

For many families, travel plans are up in the air.

Babies and toddlers spread COVID more than teens, according to study

Once they are infected, babies and toddlers are more likely to spread the virus to others within their home.

Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

The ultimate guide for campfire and bonfire safety for kids

Kids can enjoy the kind of fires you build for fun—with the right safety precautions.

Children are now being hospitalized for COVID in record numbers

The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States hit a record high of just over 1,900 on Saturday.

Mom begs people to take COVID seriously as her 9-year-old fights for her life

"Look at my child!" she wrote on Facebook. "THIS is why people are afraid. THIS is why people beg for you to wear a mask."

9 best mineral sunscreens for your whole family (that really work)

The best part? Knowing your family will be sunburn and chemical-free.

The best exercises and stretches to prepare for labor

Build strength and flexibility now for your big day to come, mama.

Why RSV cases are surging this summer—and what to watch out for

It's not even RSV season, and yet here we are.

8 signs of ovulation: How to find your most fertile days

How do you know when your fertile days are? By charting your cycles and watching for signs of ovulation.

‘Self-care’ is not enough to fix how much moms are burnt out

Society is asking you to nurture in an environment that does not nurture you back.

Dear mama, you deserve a beautiful breastfeeding experience—and mindfulness can help

It's a simple way to feel calmer, boost milk supply and connect with your baby—and your body—on a deeper level.