Health & Wellness

This teacher’s eye-opening lesson about handwashing is so important during coronavirus season

BRB, gotta go wash my hands.

We need to be prepared for Coronavirus outbreaks in the U.S., warns the CDC

Here's what parents need to know.

Groundbreaking fertility procedure helps cancer survivor give birth

Doctors went into action using a process called in vitro maturation (IVM) to retrieve those eggs and mature them in a lab.

Kate Middleton opens up about mom guilt—and how it doesn’t really go away

"You're always sort of questioning your own decisions and your own judgments and things like that. And I think that starts from the moment you have a baby," shared the Duchess.

Dwyane Wade says his daughter knew she was trans at 3 years old

"Zaya has known it for nine years," Wade shares.

How much water should a pregnant woman drink?

6 tips that will help you stay hydrated all pregnancy long.

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.

Giving birth under general anesthesia increases your odds of getting PPD by 54%

This research underscores the importance of postpartum support for mothers.

6 easy mommy & me yoga poses to try at home, mama

Stretch it out together.

This New York City program aims to reduce isolation & depression for new mamas

It's new and could be a total game-changer for parents.

A life-changing new drug for treating peanut allergies was just approved by the FDA

As one teen Palforzia user told USA Today, the new drug is like a "security blanket," letting kids—and their worried parents—breathe a little easier.

8 ways to prevent lice from coming home with your child from school or day care

When the dreaded "lice alert" flyer comes home in your child's backpack, here's what to do.

It’s science: Why your child fights getting dressed (and how to prevent the battle)

The morning dressing struggle is universal, developmental, and (sometimes) sensory. These strategies can turn the standoff into a win for everyone.

Show yourself a little self-care during your pregnancy

Because Mama deserves some love, too

Why Jessica Simpson’s sexual abuse revelations are so powerful

"I was a preacher's daughter. I was taught to be a virgin until I got married, and so I never wanted to share these sexual things that were happening because I didn't want to hurt anybody," shares Simpson. Eventually, she summoned up the courage to tell her mom and dad what was going on—knowing even at that young age she was dropping a bombshell on them.

51 easy ideas for self-care this Valentine’s Day, mama

Because you deserve it.

Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?

Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.

Worried about the coronavirus? What parents need to know

"The immediate risk to the American public is low."

It’s flu season—and it’s okay to tell people not to kiss your baby

You are not wrong for wanting to protect your baby.

It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought

Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.