Health & Wellness

This powerful photo of a 4-year-old promotes inclusivity

And is a great reminder for us all.

6 easy ways to practice gratitude as a parent

Psychologist and author Sonja Lubomirksy identifies gratitude as the number one tool for happiness—and practicing it is easier than you think.

My child brought the magic back to my life

Sometimes magic is a really great piece of pizza or the sixth ride down the waterslide. It's laughing with abandon and skipping down the sidewalk without caring who sees you.

It’s science: How hugs positively affect your child’s development

Keep those snuggles coming, mama.

TI says he has his daughter’s virginity checked by a doctor—and there is so much wrong with this

Pelvic exams are difficult enough as it is. The assessment of one's hymen, especially if done under emotional duress, can be indescribably traumatic physically and emotionally.

9 ways mamas can share the mental load this holiday season

Because sharing is caring.

This mama’s powerful postpartum photos on Instagram celebrate her eating disorder recovery

Becoming a mother changed her body, but more importantly it changed the way she saw it.

It’s science: Your toddler’s dinosaur obsession is making them smarter

Here's why.

Generic Xanax recalled for contamination: What you need to know

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Alprazolam tablets because of the presence of a foreign substance.

The speculum is getting an overdue redesign, and we cannot wait

In the meantime, here's what you need to know about pelvic exams.

Why you should just let your kids eat their Halloween candy

Do parents need to ration the candy?

Study: Babies gut bacteria is impacted by delivery method

A new study gives us some interesting findings.

More than half of school-aged kids don’t get enough sleep, says new study

Here's how it affects your kids, mama.

Do cold remedies really work? What to know this cold & flu season, mama

What to try (and avoid) this season.

How sick is too sick to go to school?

If we kept them home for every sneeze and cough they'd never go to school.

Surviving sick days is so hard—these make it a little easier for your little one, mama

As a mama, I'll do anything to make my child feel better, and I'm so thankful for products that make it just a little easier for the both of us.

8 common myths about ADHD—debunked

2. Kids with ADHD are poorly behaved.

Do I need to take prenatal vitamins?

Here are the answers to your top prenatal vitamin questions.

Pregnant Ashley Graham posted some powerful body confidence videos on Instagram

There's no editing of stretch marks or strategic posing here.

A mother seeking help for her mental health loses custody of her children, instead—and it’s so wrong

Perfectly normal feelings resulted in a perfectly NOT normal response. We need to do better.