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.

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Toxic positivity doesn’t fix how much moms are burnt out—it only makes things worse

Insisting that mothers be happy and positive all the time does not permit us to recognize or fix the foundational problems.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

The United States is failing to protect pregnant Black and Latina women during the pandemic

In Illinois, they make up over 70% of COVID-19 complicated pregnancies, for example.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Flu season, meet pandemic—here’s how parents can prepare

Pediatricians are urging parents to make sure families get their flu shots this year.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how

Kids are surprisingly adaptable to change, especially with our help.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The surprising benefit of kids wearing masks

What doctors and parents say about the psychological benefits of masks

Updated Aug. 10, 2020
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Kristen Wiig says IVF was hardest experience of her life

"Emotionally, spiritually, and medically, it was probably the most difficult time in my life."

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
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A love letter to my boobs

We've been through a lot together, including three kids.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Depression is hitting mothers harder than fathers—here’s what you can do about it

If you're not flourishing in this new world, mama, don't worry. No one is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These Lysol products can kill the coronavirus in 2 minutes, says the EPA

Plus what other products to use if you can't find them. 👇

Updated May. 03, 2023
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Kids under 5 have can have high levels of coronavirus in their noses

Children are less likely to get or spread coronavirus, but they are not immune.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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To the mom who feels invisible in motherhood, I see you

Hi, my name is mom. Some days I forget what my given name is.

Updated Jan. 11, 2023

It’s science: Your child’s favorite lovey (or blanket) fosters independence

Your child's "lovey" is way more than just a toy or a blanket—in fact, a lovey gives your little one emotional strength to grow and adapt.

Updated Jul. 29, 2020

This country gets an A+ on reopening schools

Experts say we should be looking at what this nation did during and before the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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