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mom eats dinosaur nuggest with kids as she read tips for feeding kids

Just serve the dinosaur chicken nuggets, says this food writer and mom

The cohost of the podcast Pressure Cooker says there’s too much pressure around feeding kids. Make food fun when you can!

teenage girl taking a nap while doing homework - teens and sleep

Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help

Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance.

Black woman getting hair washed at the stylist after considering that chemical hair straighteners linked to uterine cancer

Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

mandy moore holding new baby in hospital bed and placenta encapsulation pills at home

Mandy Moore reveals she’s ingesting her placenta after giving birth

But before you try it too, know that the benefits of placenta consumption are only anecdotal.

baby getting an infant massage at home

Infant massage is good for babies—and parents

It's all about promoting bonding and parenting confidence.

stethoscope and ppointment book

The 5 doctor appointments to make for yourself each year

Life is busy, mama, but don’t keep putting your health on the back burner.

doctor listening to baby's lungs with stethoscope when talking with mother about rsv shot

FDA approves RSV shot for infants

The vaccine-like therapy is expected to be available this fall.

mom holding a little girl on the couch and kissing her head - mental health days

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

mom helping her kid put on mummy Halloween costume keeping Halloween safety in mind

15 Halloween safety tips (and Amazon finds) for a fun, spooktacular night of trick-or-treating

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

mom doing postpartum barre workout with baby

4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

kids on halloween eating candy - the common halloween candy mistakes that parents make

Switch Witch: A kinder approach to handling Halloween candy (without hiding it all)

Here's how to avoid the common Halloween candy mistakes many parents make.

Similac 360 Total Care is included in the 2022 Similac Liquid Formula Recall

Abbott recalls some Similac liquid formulas and Pedialyte due to a bottle cap issue

The cap issue could lead to spoilage in some products, but the recall is not expected to impact formula supply.

Chicago toddler Francesco Bruno smiles in the hospital

Chicago toddler finally goes home after spending 3 years in the hospital

"He's two years and 10 months, and he's been in a hospital since he's been born."

pregnant womans belly with a breakfast bowl in front of it - best foods for pregnancy

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

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