Health
Kezia on when she knew she wasn’t OK and needed help
I’ve never understood depression. I’ve never understood the stigma. Or the severity, until the day I did.
51 easy ideas for self-care this Valentine’s Day, mama
Because you deserve it.
Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?
Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.
More than 170,000 inclined infant sleepers recalled by CPSC: What parents need to know
Graco, Evenflo, Summer Infant and Delta Enterprises are all involved in the latest recall.
It’s science: You don’t need to shower as much as you think
The CDC states that although frequent bathing has aesthetic and stress-relieving benefits, it serves little microbiologic purpose. So skip that shower, mama.
This Facebook post on self-care has gone viral because it’s what all mamas need to read
In case you need this today, mama. ❤️
It’s flu season—and it’s okay to tell people not to kiss your baby
You are not wrong for wanting to protect your baby.
Jessica Simpson is refreshingly honest about how alcohol impacted her motherhood
"I had to give [drinking] up," Jessica said. "I'm not going to miss another day. I'm not going to miss another Halloween. I'm not going to miss another Christmas. I'm going to be present."
Cassandra on battling postpartum depression, OCD and PTSD
I had what I thought to be normal baby blues. I had a hard time looking at pictures of my son from the previous week because I felt he was growing up too fast. I cried all the time.
It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought
Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.
What to do when your child has the flu
First things first: Don't panic.
7 non-toxic bath toys your kids will totally love
Plus, bath safety guidelines from the AAP.
I did ‘Tone It Up’ workouts for a week, and here’s what happened
I committed to five consecutive days of workouts, telling myself that that was the minimum amount of time I would have to dedicate to see any kind of result, physical or mental.
An ode to my first pair of mom underwear
Every time I go to throw them away, I feel a pang of guilt. This underwear saved my life. Okay, maybe it wasn't that extreme, but it did bring me comfort. This package of underwear was the first step towards regaining some semblance of dignity and normalcy after giving birth. This underwear propelled me into motherhood.
Doctor-approved ways to help ease constipation in children
Because potty time should be peaceful, mama.
Every product in Amazon’s clean skin care line is up to 20% off today 🙌
Did we mention everything is already under $40?
Angela on realizing her anxiety and sadness weren’t normal
I was sad, anxious, stressed and falling apart.
The negative side effects of no sleep
Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has very real consequences.
10 positive phrases to help your kids eat less sugar
Steer kids toward healthier eating without a power struggle.