Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

All children should be screened for heart-related issues, AAP says

No single test will detect every possible heart issue, so it's important to screen early and often.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
new mom taking a selfie holding newborn baby, ready to rock the 4th trimester

10 real truths about the Fourth Trimester, mama

2. You are not going to enjoy every minute, and that's okay.

Updated Sep. 16, 2022
pregnant woman massaging swollen feet - wondering what causes swelling in pregnancy

Swelling in pregnancy—why it happens and when to worry

Swelling, also called edema, in pregnancy is incredibly common—and usually not a cause for worry.

Updated Aug. 19, 2023
woman at a doctors office - how to advocate for yourself at the doctor

How to advocate for yourself at medical appointments

If you feel your voice isn't being heard or there is refusal to hear and answer your questions, it's time to get a new doctor.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
mom kissing toddler

6 ways to stop being hard on yourself as a parent

When you hear that inner mom-guilt voice whisper, "you're not good enough," here's what to say to yourself instead.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

How to safely avoid bug bites + apply bug spray to kids

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

It’s science: Is it safe to go to Disneyland?

The happiest place on Earth opens to out-of-state visitors today, June 15th. But what does that mean for families with unvaccinated children?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Mom comforting sick sleeping child - rsv season 2023

CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South

It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.

Updated Sep. 05, 2023
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A doctor fat-shamed and dismissed this woman who ended up having stage 3 cancer

Amanda Lee's unfortunate story of weight stigma in medicine is really resonating with women on TikTok.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

What the Surgeon General + CDC want you to know about vaccinating your kids against COVID-19

Top health officials say now more than ever, it's important to vaccinate kids twelve and up against COVID.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
mom taking bath

4 CBD products that will completely upgrade your nighttime routine

Sleep is sacred for parents. But for as much thought and effort…

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

CDC eases international travel restrictions + everything parents need to know this summer

We've compiled a guide for summer travel + everything else vaccinated parents need to know for getting through the summer with kids who can't get vaccinated yet.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

It’s science: What happens to a guy’s brain when he becomes a dad

New moms aren't the only ones experiencing hormone changes.

Updated Nov. 29, 2021
woman sitting in front of CBD products

Here’s how Press Pause helps me practice self-care whenever I need it

These are the products that help me feel restored, balanced and ready to tackle another day of motherhood.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

I’m vaccinated—but waiting to go “back to normal” until my kids are, too

As much as we want to stop social distancing, I'm waiting for a safe COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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