Health & Wellness

The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents

“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.

U.S. Surgeon General says social media presents ‘profound risk of harm for kids’ in new advisory

Social media presents "profound risk of harm" for kids, surgeon general says.

Ready to start postpartum exercise? Try these 3 simple moves

Back-to-back pregnancies had taken a major toll on my body. Here’s how I eased into exercise after birth.

I’ve donated 350,000 oz. of breast milk—here are my best pumping tips

Thanks to hyperlactation syndrome, I’ve been pumping for 8 years—though not by choice.

APA releases new guidelines on teen social media use: What parents need to know

The 10 recommendations are meant to offer some clarity at a time when many teens across the country are in crisis.

My kids were feeding off my negative energy—and I knew it had to stop

Here's how I crafted an effective gratitude practice to feel more connected to my family.

Here’s an updated fertility glossary: Because the terms we use matter

Let’s challenge each other to evolve the verbiage around the conception process. Because family building should feel as good as possible, in spite of challenges along the way.

FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes

It’s the first non-hormonal medication approved to treat hot flashes, which affect more than 80% of menopausal women.

5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety

Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?

I turned to photography in my darkest moments & it helped me heal

"Capturing my motherhood journey through photos allows me to honor and fall in love with my changes. It allows me to lend grace to this new territory that I am trying to gracefully navigate."

Why Ritual’s HyaCera skin hydration capsules are changing the skincare game

And they're powered by two of the best clinically-studied ingredients shown to hydrate skin and help minimize wrinkles.

6 easy postpartum yoga poses for birth recovery

Yoga is a low-pressure way to fit in some self-care amidst the demands of new motherhood.

What is motherhood imposter syndrome? Here’s how to recognize it

Above all, *you* are the parent your child needs.

What if we saw sex as self-care?

While a bubble bath and glass of rosé in the tub or a trip the nail salon can be great, none of those things stand to benefit your overall health and wellbeing like getting off with or without a partner.

Gender equity at home is still out of reach for many, our survey shows

Experts share how moms can stop ‘doing it all’.

What to know about congenital cataracts

I’m sharing my story in the hopes that it sheds light on this condition—but know that you are the parent your child needs, mama.

Infertility is on the rise—and I’m not surprised

Whenever fertility struggles come up, inevitably, over half of the room raises their hand to say: “I went through this.” Despite that fact, I felt alone.

New data reveals the troubling reason tampons have gotten so much more expensive

“The price of a regular box of Tampax has gone up from $9 to $11.”

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

3 ways ‘peaceful parenting’ helps us heal alongside our kids

In committing to growth alongside our children, we get to re-parent ourselves.