Health & Wellness

President Trump asks parents to homeschool + take stricter measures to limit the spread of coronavirus

"My administration is recommending that all Americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel and avoid eating and drinking in bars, restaurants, and public food courts," Trump said Monday.

The mental load of motherhood is about to get so much worse

Tonight I'm crying for myself and all the other mothers who just found out school is closed. All the moms who are making frantic phone calls right now, trying to rearrange their lives while people tell them to "relax."

Social distancing for parents means empty playgrounds & canceled playdates

Some doctors are calling for playdates, birthday parties and sleepovers to be canceled to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Top cleaning tips to help protect your family against the coronavirus

An expert weighs in.

Coronavirus: How to flatten your anxiety while flattening the curve

This is hard. Let's all just admit that. But we can get through it—together.

6 expert ways to manage your coronavirus anxiety, mama

Moms are facing a double challenge right now: Here's how to manage your own fears while modeling resilience for your kids.

What went viral this week: A little girl is told she’s beautiful + songs to wash your hands to

There is so much good news happening if we look for it.

6 immune-boosting steps to beat back-to-school germs

A naturopathic doctor shares how to keep your whole family in good health with easy upgrades to your routine.

Coronavirus risks may seem low to some, but for the immunocompromised, they’re higher than ever

Why staying home during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be taken seriously.

How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus if they’re worried

"Be open and available for questions, allow expression of feelings and how to cope," says Dr. Robin Goodman.

Does your child need a multivitamin? Here’s what the experts say

Parents of picky eaters, you might be surprised.

This new body-positive children’s book features powerful illustrations kids need to see

The central message is one that every kid needs to hear: "All bodies are lovely no matter their size."

This teacher’s eye-opening lesson about handwashing is so important during coronavirus season

BRB, gotta go wash my hands.

5 things parents can do right now to prepare for the Coronavirus

"This is not a time for fear. This is the time for taking action now to prevent infections and save lives now," says the director-general of the World Health Organization.

We need to be prepared for Coronavirus outbreaks in the U.S., warns the CDC

Here's what parents need to know.

Groundbreaking fertility procedure helps cancer survivor give birth

Doctors went into action using a process called in vitro maturation (IVM) to retrieve those eggs and mature them in a lab.

Kate Middleton opens up about mom guilt—and how it doesn’t really go away

"You're always sort of questioning your own decisions and your own judgments and things like that. And I think that starts from the moment you have a baby," shared the Duchess.

Dwyane Wade says his daughter knew she was trans at 3 years old

"Zaya has known it for nine years," Wade shares.

How much water should a pregnant woman drink?

6 tips that will help you stay hydrated all pregnancy long.

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.