Health

Life

You’re still in there, mama

Long conversations, nights out with friends, date nights with partners, trips, seeing a new band, and you realize that who you were is still who you are. 

Health & Wellness

You’re not alone: 1/3 of moms experience mental health issues

According to a new survey by the BBC.

Relationships

Why some moms feel ‘touched out’—and how to fix it

I couldn’t take a single second more of anyone being in physical contact with me. I was touched out.

Health & Wellness

It’s science: practicing gratitude makes us happier

People who list their blessings are happier than those who take an inventory of life’s hassles.

Toddler Learn & Play

Let them play! Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

The older children get, the more energetic play they need.

Children's Health

The secret to good grades? Exercise

Don’t underestimate the benefits of P.E. 

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: sending a loving text can help keep your marriage strong

“You’re so hot. I love your smile.”

Pregnancy

Could Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?

Why a fit pregnancy doesn’t always make for the best birth plan.

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: 2 years of music lessons can boost your child’s brain power

It changes both the white matter (which carries signals) and the grey matter (which processes information) in a child’s brain. 

It's Science

It’s science: This is what happens to a dad’s brain when he has a daughter

Your toddler’s gender can influence your daily interactions, according to university researchers.

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Whining really is the most annoying sound (for a very important reason)

We are wired to hate whining, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. 

Child Sleep

A simple solution to your child’s night terrors

It’s all in the timing.

Life

Getting your body ‘back’—and other new mom expectations you can just ignore

Mama, it’s all ok.

Children's Health

How to Create a Natural Medicine Cabinet for Your Family

Vivrant Beauty's founder shares her favorite natural remedies for baby and mama.

Children's Health

How to help your worried child express their feelings

Come alongside them.

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Having a secure attachment with your kids helps make them smarter

Responding to a distressed toddler with kindness and love may help them do better in school as a teen.

Life

When self-care is just one more thing on your to-do list

The world sees self-care, but I see another thing for my to-do list. Another thing I’m failing at. Another thing I feel guilty over.

Health & Wellness

It’s Science: Playing with your kids is actually good for you, too

Playing with our kids allows us to recharge while making important emotional connections.

Life

This artist uses glitter to turn stretch marks into art—and it’s stunning

One artist’s photoshop creations are changing the way women see themselves. 

Beauty & Style

How I learned to see my ‘mom body’ with eyes of love—not hate

Body, let me apologize. I’ve been kind of a jerk in the way I’ve described you: Fat. Tired. Lazy.