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14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Health & Wellness

I tried Function Health: How one platform helped me better understand my body

Here’s my experience with Function Health—and how it has already impacted how I approach wellness.

Baby Health

Baby skin care questions answered by a pediatric dermatologist: Eczema, acne, & more

Eczema, acne, breakouts—oh my!

Health & Wellness

Can this simple saline solution help kids get over colds faster? Science says yes

Not only can it shorten the time kids spend feeling sick, but it can also reduce the chances of other family members catching the illness.

Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Health & Wellness

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

Baby Health

How to safely babywear in winter: A new mom’s guide to staying warm

How to do it and what to wear (besides baby, of course).

Baby Health

How cold is *too* cold for a baby to go outside?

We have the answer, mama.

Baby

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.” 

The Holidays

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

Health & Wellness

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

Health & Wellness

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

Children's Health

I’ll be an ‘overprotective’ mama this RSV season—and I’m not sorry for it

So please respect my boundaries.

News

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

News

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

Baby Health

Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

News

Mom pleads with Grandma not to kiss newborn on the head in viral TikTok

A new mom’s heartfelt conversation with her baby’s grandmother, asking her not to kiss the newborn, has gone TikTok viral—and it’s easy to see why. 

Health & Wellness

The rise of walking pneumonia in kids—what parents need to know

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But understanding the symptoms, causes, and prevention can go a long way in easing concerns.

News

Waffle recall alert 🚨 Over 40 brands pulled due to Listeria concerns

If frozen waffles and pancakes are a staple in your home, you'll want to check your freezer ASAP. 

Mental Health

Kids can have seasonal affective disorder, too

It just may look a little different.