Health

I don’t know if I should send my child back to school—and it’s crushing me with anxiety

Each option feels like I am sacrificing something important.

The 6 best natural deodorants that really work, according to editors

A reliable, toxin-free deodorant is SO necessary.

New baby & toddler feeding guidelines say no added sugar is best

The average infant eats a teaspoon a day.

These viral photos show what reopening school looks like in other countries

This could be our future. 👇

50+ fun workout songs to motivate you, mama

Get your heart rate to rise.

4 must-do steps after your child gets a diagnosis

Having a child with extra needs isn't easy, but these manageable strategies can help

Why we moved our entire family in the middle of the pandemic

We quickly realized that the life we had held onto so tightly, the one we thought we wanted and needed was not compatible with our new lives as parents of three under 3.

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

The truth about raising a newborn in quarantine

This quarantine will someday pass, your babyhood with it.

When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live

The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.

American mothers are drowning and no one is stepping up to help them

Seventy-four percent of mothers say they feel mentally worse since the pandemic began, according to our recent COVID-19 survey.

8 fun ways to help high-risk kids feel connected this summer

For children with medical conditions or special needs, this summer is complicated.

Yes, your toddler needs to brush their teeth—here’s how to teach them

Try these toddler-tested toothbrushing tips, straight from a dad and dentist.

Here’s what schools could look like when they reopen

Masks, spaced-out desks, daily deep cleaning—and no additional funding. If it sounds complicated, you're right, it is..

Kelsi on being bipolar and having postpartum depression during COVID-19

"I have always been a hypochondriac with an obsessive fear of dying. I used to get blood work quarterly just to make sure I was OK. If you know anything about depression, you know obsessing over death is a major symptom. Covid knocked the wind out of me."

How your doctor’s office is changing to keep babies safe

Your pediatrician is taking steps to keep you and your baby safe when you come in to the office for newborn and first-year visits. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare.

We answered parents’ most important questions about COVID-19

Including how to recognize symptoms, what to do if you're pregnant and where to get financial help.

What’s safe and what’s not this summer for families? Experts weigh in

Are playdates safe? What about the beach? Here's what experts say.

COVID-19 has made moms even more committed to breastfeeding, says new survey

And when moms return to the office employers will need to be prepared.

Arielle Charnas of Something Navy brings attention to ectopic pregnancies

The mom of two recently opened up about her ectopic pregnancy.