mindfulness

Pregnancy may shape your body image, study finds

For better or worse—or somewhere in between.

18 positive affirmations for tweens—because middle school is hard

"I believe that I can do hard things."

Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

Living life after pregnancy loss: the devastating grief and the joy of hope

It might have been the second glass of wine or having my husband by my side again, but there was a point where I felt like, yes, I could live life after pregnancy loss.

Dear mama, you’re doing great

“It’s hard to see now but it gets easier and harder, in different ways, and then, easier again."

Decongestant in common cold medicines doesn’t work, FDA says. Here’s what to take instead

If the agency decides to ban the ingredient, it could mean products for both kids and adults will be pulled from shelves.

I just want to sit

From the minute I open my eyes to well after the kids are in bed—I’m doing something, or thinking about doing something.

What if we didn’t have to worry about the ‘tripledemic’ this year?

For the first time ever, we have vaccines to protect against RSV, flu and Covid.

Scared of breastfeeding? An expert shares tips on overcoming common breastfeeding fears

Sometimes the pressure that we put on ourselves to succeed in our breastfeeding journey is heavy.

Alexis Jones wants mothers to give themselves permission to slow down

Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, founder of the non-profits I…

10 things your child’s therapist wants you to know

4. It's OK to ask questions.

70% of women have experienced gaslighting in their fertility journey, survey shows

Medical gaslighting in fertility and reproductive care is all too common. Here’s how to navigate your next steps.

Yes, you can skip the scale at the doctor’s office

Weight is a loaded topic—and it’s not necessarily correlated with health. As a doctor myself, here’s what I tell my patients.

Why walking is actually the best exercise

A recent study shows even just a long walk one to two days per week has big benefits.

Why every working mother needs a coach

While there are countless resources for how to become a mom and care for baby, there are far fewer resources on how to become a working mom. Where’s the return-to-work doula, so to speak?

PCOS and anxiety are often linked. An expert shares what to know

Women with PCOS are more likely to have anxiety and depression than those without the condition. Here’s what to know about the link and how to find support.

How do you teach kids about hope?

Research shows hope is the antidote to depression, anxiety and loneliness. An expert shares 5 habits to help boost kids’ mental health.

5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety

Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

I became a 4th trimester traveling physician to transform postpartum care

Our system does not adequately address the medical struggles postpartum mothers face. I’m trying to make changes, one home visit at a time