Health & Wellness

What to do when your child has the flu

First things first: Don't panic.

I did ‘Tone It Up’ workouts for a week, and here’s what happened

I committed to five consecutive days of workouts, telling myself that that was the minimum amount of time I would have to dedicate to see any kind of result, physical or mental.

Doctor-approved ways to help ease constipation in children

Because potty time should be peaceful, mama.

Angela on realizing her anxiety and sadness weren’t normal

I was sad, anxious, stressed and falling apart.

What do moms do on their days off? Work

A new study shows dads log 50 more minutes of relaxation on the weekends than moms.

2020 is the year things get better for moms

Here's what needs to happen.

The negative side effects of no sleep

Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has very real consequences.

To the mama whose entire family is sick (including herself)

If Mom goes down, you have to call for reinforcements. Heck, even if Mom doesn't go down, call for reinforcements.

This year’s flu is setting hospital records: What parents need to know

The goods news? There are ways to minimize your child's chances of catching the flu.

Mama, you’re beautiful

Home has a new meaning. You are someone's home.

7 ways to remind yourself that you’re more than a parent, mama

Being a great parent means we find ways to honor our other parts.

Prioritizing your own health is the greatest gift you can give your kids this year

Marsha Parker did it and she's inspiring us to do it, too.

This is the year I take better care of myself

The truth is, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take care of anyone else.

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? 5 prenatal fitness myths, debunked

The truth is that exercising during pregnancy has a whole host of benefits, so skipping it because you've heard otherwise may not be the best bet.

7 tips to avoid pregnancy heartburn this holiday, according to a GI doctor

Lifestyle and dietary modifications can help ease the pain.

This is what it’s like to be a parent with a severe heart condition

Despite feeling blessed with my son, I was extremely weak and was not recovering, even after several weeks had passed. I made an appointment with a cardiologist who immediately sent me to the hospital, where I was admitted for advanced heart failure and wouldn't leave for two months.

Being a SAHM can be a thankless job—and yes, it’s real work

I am the always-on-call parent. And if I miss any of it, if I slip up, that's all on me, too.

Diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Here’s what you need to know

The more controlled a woman's blood sugar is during pregnancy, the better.

How do I get my child’s fever down?—and when to call a doctor

What you need to know, mama.

It’s science: The powerful health benefits of gratitude for parents

Instead of feeling burdened, what if we choose to be grateful for all we have to do? We get to shop. We get to wrap. We get to decorate.