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child cancer diagnosis

Cancer parents look back on what they didn’t know

Every parent of a child fighting cancer has a different story. But one thing we hear over and over when talking to cancer families is this: “I hardly knew anything about childhood cancer before it happened to my child.” 

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
A Letter to New Cancer Moms

A letter to new cancer moms

Sweet friend, I wish I could promise you that your child is going to survive this. That you are all going to come out of this undamaged. But, I can't promise you any of those things. What I can promise you? You WILL have support. 

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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Constantly doomscrolling? An expert shares how to avoid the rabbit holes

It's time to stop losing sleep over that late-night searching and scrolling, once and for all.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
croup: mother holding sick child

Croup is now a symptom of Covid in kids

A new study shows that the Omicron variant may cause a croup cough in kids. Here's what parents need to know.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
Jill Martin discusses fibroid journey on TODAY

My journey with fibroids—and what I want every other woman to know

I’ve been living with pain for two years. Recently, I decided to do something about it.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
primary care: female doctor comforting female patient

No, your OB/GYN should not be your primary care provider. Here’s why

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a hard look at the way women patients are seen and understood by our medical institutions.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
gratitude for teens: mother looking at smiling teen daughter

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
trans youth: parents march in support of trans youth rights

Gender-affirming care for trans youth is life-saving care

Removing access to that care can have dire consequences.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022
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To the mama struggling with postpartum: It doesn’t make you any less of a mother

Truth is, the postpartum period is hard, and we don’t talk about it enough.

Updated Mar. 03, 2022
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CDC recommends Pfizer Covid booster shots for children 5 to 11 years old

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease."

Updated May. 19, 2022
heart health in pregnancy: pregnant woman jogging while pushing stroller with partner

Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
black pregnant woman

What Black mothers-to-be need to know before giving birth

I was confident in my ability to have the birth experience that I wanted. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Now, I hope other Black mothers-to-be can learn from my experience and how to prepare themselves for all possible birthing scenarios.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
Young Woman Reading a Product Label in a Food Market

How to read the nutritional label on your child’s food

How to read the nutritional label on your child’s food Spoiler alert:…

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
mother and father holding newborn baby at home - signs of postpartum depression

Spotting postpartum depression can be difficult. Here’s why you should enlist your partner’s help

Coming up with a plan together before PPD arises could help you get the care you need sooner.

Updated Apr. 23, 2024
screen time: toddler using tablet while lying on couch

Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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