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Women's Health

How to perform a self breast exam—and what to look out for

It's all about building breast self-awareness.

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5 things to know about introducing solids, from a mom in the midst

Food introduction isn’t always a straight line.

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Wayfair’s Way Day Sale is coming: Here are 20 family-friendly products that are already on sale

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Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ plot revealed—and it’s coming for your heartstrings

Woody, Buzz and the gang are gearing up for a tech-filled challenge—and it’s got me thinking about my own kids’ future.

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Health officials are issuing warnings about the risks of drinking apple cider

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Study shows fewer breast cancer deaths overall—but cases are rising in younger women

The decrease in deaths can be linked to advances in treatments and early screening measures.

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Child Learn & Play

Here’s how to help kids find their ’emotional courage’

The founders of Slumberkins emphasize exploring all feelings with curiosity in this excerpt from their new book, "All Feelings Welcome: Parenting Practices for Raising Caring, Confident, and Resilient Kids".

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Birth

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

We’re missing a major research opportunity: The placenta can tell us a lot about the health of both mom and baby.

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Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

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New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

Researchers believe the decisions are made based on biases and financial incentives.

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Son asks if he’s wrong for not changing his name despite parents’ wishes

"I told them I'm not changing my name because of their name regret."

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Pregnancy

If you didn’t experience “pregnancy glow”, you are not alone

Some of us do, but many others keep waiting in vain.

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Pregnancy

Sometimes pregnancy is the worst, so let’s stop romanticizing it

Because not every woman has a “perfect” pregnancy.

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News

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

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DIY Dollar Tree vanity can keep your kids out of your makeup (finally)

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Everyone is making ‘struggle meals’ because food is SO expensive

Three meals for $5? Yes, please!

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This dad asked the internet for help when his 1st grader’s homework stumped him ‘entirely’

It’s a head-scratcher, for sure.

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.
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8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”
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Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Health officials are issuing warnings about the risks of drinking apple cider

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Redditor shares how hard it is being the ‘safe person’ for your kids

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Mom goes viral for dismissing the idea that daycare ‘raises your kids’

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Is it really true that we’re ‘only as happy as our least happy child?’

Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation?

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Motherly Stories

It’s OK if you don’t go to every sports game

We are parents, not superheroes. We cannot be in multiple places at the same time. We cannot do all things or be all things. 

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News

New statistics show kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media

"It is our experience that in cases of acquaintance sexual assault, social media plays a significant role."

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Celebrity News

Rumer Willis shamed for breastfeeding her 17-month-old daughter

Most of the commentary (frustratingly!) came from fellow women and moms, proving we still need to do more to normalize breastfeeding.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Children's Health

Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference

Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.

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Women's Health

Feeling dismissed by your doctor? Medical gaslighting can be common in women’s health

And it happened to me. Here are the red flags to look out for.

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Postpartum

The postpartum wellness class every mama deserves

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35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day

Every little change makes a huge difference over time.

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I’m the friend who had kids first. Here’s what I wish my other friends had known

Understand that your mama friend still needs you.

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Baby Milestones

Starting solids? Don’t miss the ‘flavor window’

From purees to Pad Thai: An expert shares how and when to introduce bold flavors to your budding foodie.

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Motherly Stories

Is it really true that we’re ‘only as happy as our least happy child?’

Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation?

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Motherly Stories

Birdwatching unexpectedly helped me find peace in motherhood

It’s a welcome change for our eyes to focus on nature. The only screen we see at that moment is the one between the window glass and the world.

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