Health & Wellness

What my autistic son taught me about being brave in an age of fear

When so many autistic people and their families are being threatened, he reminds me how to move forward.

How to talk to your kids about cancer, according to an oncologist

The opening conversation doesn't need to be perfect. It needs to be honest, calm, and clear.

New research on boys and mental health has a message for every mom

The data is sobering. But the data also shows that boys reach out when they have somewhere safe to land.

I tested the only FDA-approved OTC bladder leak solution at trampoline class. It passed.

One in three women experience urinary incontinence postpartum. Most just live with it. They don't have to.

PCOS has a new name. It’s about time.

This month, after more than a decade of advocacy and input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals, polycystic ovary syndrome officially got a new name.

If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, there’s a name for what you’re feeling

We hand new mothers a narrative about the happiest time of their lives, and then act baffled when they feel alone in ways they can't explain

A neuroscientist explains how to finally quiet mom guilt

A leading neuroscientist explains why that relentless voice isn't your fault—and what you can actually do about it.

Tick season 2026 is the worst in years—here’s how to actually protect your kids, according to an expert

From backyards to playgrounds, ticks are showing up in places parents don't expect. A physician-founder breaks down what's different this year, how to do a real tick check, and what to do if you find one.

What skincare actually matters in your 20s and 30s, according to an esthetician

An expert breaks down what’s worth your time, money, and energy — and what isn’t.

The 5-minute reset a PT recommends for every new mom’s wrecked back–and how to protect yourself long term

The hunching, the one-hip carry, the floor-to-standing with a baby. Here’s what’s actually happening—and what helps.

Mom brain isn’t a joke. It’s the first data point nobody’s collecting.

I want to tell you about a moment I had when my…

Grieving a parent while parenting is its own kind of hard—here’s expert advice for getting through it

A grief expert shares what moms need to hear about losing a parent while raising kids—including when the relationship was complicated.

Nearly 1 in 4 pregnant women are skipping early prenatal care. A veteran nurse explains why that should worry all of us.

For years, the numbers were moving in the right direction. More pregnant…

Mel Mah created Calm’s Overstimulated Mom series. Her tips for regulating are refreshingly doable.

Meditation instructor and Calm’s Relief for Overstimulated Moms series creator Mel Mah on why moms don’t need a lifestyle overhaul—they need tools that work in the middle of the chaos.

Ultraprocessed food makes up 62% of most kids’ diets—school lunch is where that can change

More than 60% of a typical child’s diet is made up of…

‘I Struggled as a Kid’: Ms. Rachel on food insecurity and talking to children about hunger

The children's educator opens up about growing up with a single mom who worked multiple jobs, why she's partnering with hunger relief organizations, and what she's hearing from struggling families.

How to treat lice without losing your mind (from a mom who’s been there)

It’s not a crisis. It’s not a reflection of your parenting. It’s going to be fine.

The pediatrician shortage hitting Medicaid families—and why it affects us all

Nearly half of American kids rely on Medicaid for their healthcare. So why is it so hard to find pediatricians who accept Medicaid—and what can parents do about it?

This plant-based dishwasher-friendly cutting board is saving my meal prep

If you're anxious about microplastics being an extra ingredient, Material's The MK Free Board is worth trying.

Allyson Felix says recovery is harder as a mom than as an Olympic athlete—and she’s Fighting to make it easier for all of us

The most decorated U.S. track and field athlete is partnering with Theraflu to advocate for paid sick leave—because no parent should have to choose between a paycheck and their health.