Health

Pediatric dietitian shares creative way to get kids to swallow pills

This tip is a game-changer.

One mom drove an RV across state lines in search of a better birth

Ten years ago, Mimi Evans drove 1,300 miles from Texas to give birth in Virginia. After Roe’s overturn, more mothers are being forced to travel to give birth safely. How far would you go for the birth experience you deserve?

‘Cozy cardio’ is the fitness trend we’ve been waiting for

And it’s totally perfect for chilly fall days.

Large study shows effects of Covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

Receiving a Covid vaccine during pregnancy was not linked to adverse outcomes in baby’s first 6 months—and was even protective against more than just Covid.

RSV shot for babies is in short supply, CDC warns

The agency warns that nirsevimab, the RSV immunization for infants, should be reserved for babies at the highest risk for severe RSV. Here’s what to do to protect your baby if you can’t get the shot.

5 ways to teach your 8-year-old about body neutrality

Body neutrality is the new body positivity.

This is the most overlooked nursery item

Here’s why clean air is as essential as a cozy crib.

Motherhood and MS: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s unfiltered journey

“I'm just trying to be a really honest mom.”

AAP warns toddler formulas are ‘misleading’

These 'formulas' offer no nutritional advantage, the organization finds. Here’s what they recommend instead.

Your gut may be telling you to switch OB-GYNs. Here’s why you should listen

Before I started trying for my second baby, I knew I had to make a switch.

Does your baby need probiotics? A neonatologist explains

Here’s the ABC approach I take when recommending baby probiotics to my patients.

Will the FDA ban Red dye 3?

Is it time to say bye to red dye? Synthetic food dyes like Red 3 have been linked to neurobehavioral issues in children.

6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s

And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too.

Pregnancy may shape your body image, study finds

For better or worse—or somewhere in between.

The meaningful reason more moms are keeping their placentas

Plus how—and why—to honor the incredible organ that’s too often treated like medical waste.

9 pregnancy warning signs to watch out for

Some pregnancy symptoms are normal, but others can turn into a sign of something more serious. Send this to all your pregnant friends, stat.

Should you try an ‘affirmation workout’?

Here’s how to add a positive spin to your fitness routine.

Release your energy: 16 ways to get up & get moving with your kids

A healthy outlet for stress can make tough moments more manageable.

Playing with Barbies helps kids work on social skills, research finds

A study conducted by Cardiff University and Barbie shows that doll play lights up the brain regions linked to social development and empathy.

I’m a pediatric nurse and this is the child care checklist I gave my in-laws

Explain to your child’s caretakers that this list is meant to serve as a cheat sheet.