Health
The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development
This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.
Delaying baby’s first bath linked to higher breastfeeding rates, study shows
The study's lead author, Heather Condo DiCioccio, thinks it might have something to do with baby's sense of smell.
Minimalism drastically improved my mental health–and my motherhood
Here are three areas to focus on, mama.
Why do I crave sugar?—and how to stop it
Beyond meeting a need, sugar cravings for adults tend to be habitual, rewarding, or even just physiologic.
7 reasons you’re not taking care of yourself, mama—and how to fix them
What if you could figure out the root of the issue? The real reason you're not making the time, and find a solution.
Mama, you can handle anything—even flu season
Of course, there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.
5 effective ways even the busiest mama can sneak yoga into her life
I can't imagine having the patience or the stamina to survive all the demands of mom-life without a yoga practice.
5 favorite skin care treatments and their pregnancy safety
"Can you get Botox when you're pregnant?" You might be disappointed.
6 smart ways to stay healthy when your kids are sick
Consider this your prescription to not skimp on sleep.
Sarah on checking in to a psychiatric unit for postpartum depression
"My crying was endless. The daydreams of being childless and carefree overwhelmed me. Then the anxiety made it impossible for me to think of anything other than how I could cease to exist."
Why the FDA is urging parents to stop using teething necklaces
What parents need to know.
True life: Migraines don’t care if you have kids
Discover how migraines affect parents and tips to manage them while juggling family life. You're not alone in this journey!
My only New Year’s resolution is to be kinder to myself
For many years, I've devoted myself completely to my children, believing it was best for them. But you can't pull water from an empty well, and this past year my well went dry.
This is the best gift you can give any mom—and it’s free
For a few hours Kate didn't have to do our emotional labor or be the default parent. No one asked her to make his brother return a toy or to check the tone in an email. She didn't have to perform appreciation for a breakfast in bed we would have made wrong. For one day, she didn't have to take care of anyone.
To the mama who wants to eat all the holiday treats: You’re not failing
When you've given yourself permission to eat, including all those sweets and treats that are normally off-limits, they suddenly lose their power over you. And when food doesn't have power over you, you will have freedom to live a life that isn't bound by what you can and cannot eat.
Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?
We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.
How I found joy in my IVF journey
I remember telling myself over and over that we had our own story, our own journey, and that was okay. Removing that comparison aspect from my life helped me in more ways than I will ever know.
Motherhood is: Wondering ‘When will I feel like myself again?’
The truth is, your definition of "myself" will change during this time.
5 tips on how to manage hyperemesis gravidarum
Remind yourself over and over that this can only last nine months and that it's not your fault or choice.