Health

FDA finally sets limit on arsenic in apple juice
But critics say the guidance doesn’t go far enough.

Yes, parenting is yoga
“We are practicing yoga every time we remember to take a deep breath during our child’s meltdown.”

2-year-old health & growth guide
Your curious, confident toddler is coming into their own.

It’s beyond time to normalize motherhood and activism
Let's pass the Momnibus Act—here’s how you can help.

The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents
“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.

Ready to start postpartum exercise? Try these 3 simple moves
Back-to-back pregnancies had taken a major toll on my body. Here’s how I eased into exercise after birth.

18-month-old health & growth guide
Alexa, play “Dancing on My Own.”

APA releases new guidelines on teen social media use: What parents need to know
The 10 recommendations are meant to offer some clarity at a time when many teens across the country are in crisis.

Here’s an updated fertility glossary: Because the terms we use matter
Let’s challenge each other to evolve the verbiage around the conception process. Because family building should feel as good as possible, in spite of challenges along the way.

FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes
It’s the first non-hormonal medication approved to treat hot flashes, which affect more than 80% of menopausal women.

15-month-old health & growth guide
All those big feelings you've been forewarned about? Now may be a good time to incorporate some baby sign language.

7 breastfeeding nutrition myths we’d like to clear up
Can you (finally) drink coffee? What's the deal with lactation cookies? Here's the lowdown.

2-year-old milestones
Your toddler loves pushing buttons at this stage (literally and figuratively!).

5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety
Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?

Am I ready for a baby? What to consider before you get pregnant
Just starting out on your path to parenthood? Here’s what to know.

15-month-old milestones
This month, you might be on walking alert—watching for those tentative first steps.

What is motherhood imposter syndrome? Here’s how to recognize it
Above all, *you* are the parent your child needs.

How to talk to kids about fentanyl—from parents who have experienced its devastation
After losing their son Charlie, Mary and Ed Ternan made it their mission to inform young people and their families about the dangers of fentanyl and, increasingly, other chemicals in the drug supply.

What to know about congenital cataracts
I’m sharing my story in the hopes that it sheds light on this condition—but know that you are the parent your child needs, mama.

How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section
People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.