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What people get wrong about being a mom in your 40s

Life in your 40s can best be described by these three words: in your feelings.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
mom parenting teenagers walking with preteens outdoors

I’m a much better parent of tweens than I was of toddlers

I’m a limited, fallible, inadequate parent to teenagers—and I’m grateful for it every day

Updated Jul. 22, 2024
Mother's Day is complicated: contemplative woman looking out window

Sometimes Mother’s Day is complicated—just like motherhood

Mother’s Day is just that—a day. It is not motherhood. 

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

Updated Mar. 15, 2023
mom feeding baby, who is a picky toddler

I felt mom guilt and shame for having a picky eater

My toddler's diet had become a menu of all the things I said I’d never feed my child—until I had my child.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
woman shopping for groceries after update from fda new definition of healthy

The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Kelly Osbourne on Red Table Talk

Kelly Osbourne says her friends and family judge her for choosing not to breastfeed

I have chosen to stay on my medication instead of breastfeeding and the judgment that I have received from my friends and also extended family [is wild]."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
katie couric in waiting room for mammogram breast cancer diagnosis

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Updated May. 10, 2023
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12 prepared foods you can buy at the store that make weeknight dinners a snap

There is absolutely nothing wrong with store bought foods that make life easier.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Your 10 most pressing baby safety questions, answered by a pediatrician

Babies will constantly surprise you, but knowing what to look out for and how to react will help ensure they grow up to be healthy and strong.

Updated Sep. 04, 2024
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Birth flowers by month and their special meanings

Find the perfect flowers for any occasion.

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
little boy eating brain food

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
Peppa Pig same-sex polar bears around kitchen table

‘Peppa Pig’ adds first same-sex couple to the show—a polar bear family with two mommies

It is the first time in the show’s 18-year history where LGBTQ+ characters are represented.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
girl eating mood boosting foods

Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
Latina mom smiling and pushing daughter on swing - Latinx mental health

Latinx moms of this generation are taking care of their mental health in the most necessary ways

All you need is one person taking small steps to create generational change and generational healing.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
happy family eating outside car while on road trip, because travel with kids boosts happiness

I travel with my kids even if they don’t remember it (or appreciate it)

Family vacations seep into our hearts and minds in ways that we might not even realize. 

Updated Nov. 29, 2022
Bethenny Frankel bikini photos on beach

Bethenny Frankel’s before-and-after bikini photos show how deceiving filters can be

"Filtering is lying: it is deceptive. It makes women feel badly about themselves."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
young woman with hands in her hair - solo date

I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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