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I’m a nutritionist: Here’s what I pack in my kids’ school lunches

Always striving for balance–and trying (and failing) to get them to eat the crust.

Updated Aug. 13, 2025
baby with hand on his belly - evivo b. infantis probiotic

Meet the essential gut bacteria every baby needs—but most babies are missing

B. infantis was prevalent in infant gut microbiomes more than a century ago, but 90% of infants born today don’t have it. What happened?

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
Young Mother Sitting With Her Baby Using Smartphone At Home - mom brain

Can we please stop calling it ‘mom brain’?

Reframing how we think about the brain fog that can come with motherhood.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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Considering an HBAC? Here’s what experts want you to know

A home birth after cesarean (HBAC) can be a powerful way to reclaim your birth experience under the right circumstances.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
Jennifer Breheny Wallace and Never Enough book cover - raising healthy achievers

How to help your child become a healthy achiever—while avoiding ‘toxic achievement culture’

In an exclusive Q&A, reporter and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace explains.

Updated Aug. 10, 2023
Hungry Asian baby sucking his fist - hunger cues

Here’s how to spot and respond to your baby’s hunger cues 

It turns out babies are excellent communicators, and they have several ways of telling us when they are hungry.

Updated May. 22, 2024
Jessica Biel hero doordash - picky eating

Jessica Biel gets real about navigating picky eating and school lunches

In an interview with Motherly, the “Candy” actress shares the importance of celebrating small wins.

Updated Aug. 08, 2023
mother holding newborn baby - zurzuvae

What to know about Zurzuvae, the new pill for PPD

The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
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Worried about your baby’s screen time? 5 strategies to reduce the pull

It’s never too late—or too early—to have a ‘digital reset’.

Updated Jul. 27, 2023
Lactation consultant helps new mom

Lactation consultants should be covered by your insurance—this initiative is making sure it happens

The Lactation Network is working to fill the gap of breastfeeding parents who need more support.

Updated Aug. 07, 2023
young teen girl holding vitamin - best vitamins for teens

The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

Updated Apr. 02, 2024
newborn baby sleeping on moms shoulder - baby health in first year

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

Updated May. 22, 2024
mom breastfeeding baby in bed - flame retardants in breast milk

Flame retardants ‘widely detected’ in U.S. breast milk, study shows

In 100% of the samples tested, researchers found some level of 25 different types of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Here’s what to know.

Updated Jul. 26, 2023
Prime energy drink for kids on shelf - Are energy drinks safe for kids

Are energy drinks safe for kids?

Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.

Updated Jul. 25, 2023
tired mom feeding baby bottle - unsafe feeding methods

The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows

Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
Couple setting up nursery together - fathers impact breastfeeding

Study shows fathers are key in supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep

But most dads surveyed weren’t up to date on best practices.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Tween girl looking in the mirror - Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

Updated Jul. 19, 2023
woman in hospital bed - Test to predict preeclampsia receives FDA approval

New blood test to predict preeclampsia receives FDA approval

Preeclampsia is estimated to affect 1 in 25 pregnancies in the US.

Updated Jul. 19, 2023
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