Health & Wellness

It’s science: Picture books are best for little brains

It's called the Goldilocks effect.

From ADHD to dyslexia: 5 common learning issues and how to help your child thrive

It is essential for parents to become experts in their children's learning issues so they can focus on their children's strengths rather than their vulnerabilities.

This viral photo shows just how much bacteria is on children’s hands

But parents don't need to panic—because letting our kids get dirty is actually good for their health.

Zika warnings downgraded by health officials: What you need to know

Good news.

It’s World Down Syndrome Day and you’re going to want to watch this video

The makers of last year's viral Down Syndrome Awareness video do it again.

An OB/GYN answers the 10 top questions women want to ask about fertility—but don’t

8. How soon can I find out if I am pregnant?

Early exposure to peanuts can prevent peanut allergies in babies, AAP says

Peanut allergy is the most common allergy among food-allergic children.

I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet ????

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

Anne-Marie Slaughter on the mental load of motherhood and why we need to be doing less

The cultural shift that brought women into the workplace didn't shift the load we were already carrying, but added to it.

The conversation about vaccination rates needs an injection of empathy

Why parents shouldn't shoulder all the blame for rising rates of measles.

Sites like Care.com don’t screen childcare providers, but here’s how parents can

What you need to look for when hiring a babysitter or childcare provider.

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New massive study debunks the MMR vaccine & autism myth that has stressed so many parents

The study found that children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella are actually 7% less likely to develop autism than children who didn't get vaccinated.

My sister is pregnant—and I promise not to give her unsolicited advice

My sister has already had a much different pregnancy than I did, and everything else is different, too—from her marriage to her work situation, and I'm sure her baby will be different than mine too.

How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’

Maintain good sleep hygiene.

It’s science: These are the best kinds of books to read to infants

"When parents label people or characters with names, infants learn quite a bit," says Lisa Scott, co-author of the study.

It’s science: Moms who have more children might live longer

More science needs to be done on the impact of pregnancy and motherhood on telomeres and aging. Like so much of parenthood, your mileage may vary.

The mental load of motherhood doesn’t go away when you’re the breadwinner

86% of working moms say they handle all family and household responsibilities.

It’s science: Premature babies have fewer siblings

And are more likely to be only children.