Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

Can social media improve vaccination rates?

A recent study suggests that some forms of social media can effectively educate parents about vaccination, and maybe even influence their decision-making.

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Motherhood is: Needing to be *not* needed just for a little bit

I love my snuggles and I love being the antidote to their fear and sadness. But occasionally, I do wish they understood that they could easily wake their dad for help, or that he is equally capable of putting socks on the correct way.

One mama’s scientific case for co-sleeping

Mothers have slept alongside their babies since the beginning of time. In many countries, it’s still the norm. Here’s why.

woman sitting in bed on her phone

True life: I Googled ‘morning sickness forever?’ at the beginning of my pregnancy

I try carrots; I try broth, chicken; spoonfuls of nut butters; toast; potatoes; beets. It doesn't matter. Every morning, I dry heave or throw up. There is only one cure: the end of this trimester.

mom hugging a smiley baby in bed

Single moms are raising awesome kids—and research confirms it

It suggests that if you become a single mother by choice—your kids are going to be just fine.

mom snuggling newborn baby

13 supportive words of encouragement for moms (that actually help)

Every mom, from the brand-new one still figuring out the car seat to the veteran wrangling a teenager’s attitude, deserves to hear that she’s doing a good job.

How to help kids and their emotions during huge life changes—like moving, divorce or death

Tips for involving your children, communicating well with them and allowing space for their emotions.

Separation anxiety is real—but it’s also fleeting

One day they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be free. But one day, they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be quite lost.

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