nutrition

Just serve the dinosaur chicken nuggets, says this food writer and mom

The cohost of the podcast Pressure Cooker says there’s too much pressure around feeding kids. Make food fun when you can!

Switch Witch: A kinder approach to handling Halloween candy (without hiding it all)

Here's how to avoid the common Halloween candy mistakes many parents make.

A nutritionist’s guide to the best foods for pregnancy, from the early days to the third trimester

There's a lot of advice out there on what you *can't* eat during pregnancy. Here's what you can eat.

Yes, you can eat fish while pregnant—study offers new info about pregnancy & mercury exposure

Who's having salmon for dinner?

9 types of foods to fuel brain development from a pediatric dietitian

From iron to Omega-3 fatty acids, here's what nutrient-rich foods your child can eat to help support their developing brain.

Can food influence your child’s mood? Yes, says a pediatric dietitian

She shares tips on how to work those good-mood foods into your weekly meal plan.

Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may lower your baby’s risk of eczema

A randomized controlled trial found that babies born to mothers who took vitamin D daily from the second trimester until delivery had a lower risk for eczema at 12 months.

Heavy metal toxins abound in homemade baby food, too, report finds

An upsetting new report shows that going the DIY route is no safer.

Stop dreading lunchbox prep with these 10 expert-approved tricks

Here are 10 tips for making school lunch work for you, rather than just a lot of work.

2 major studies show drinking coffee *is* good for you

Go ahead and pour yourself that second cup, mama.

Yes, your pregnancy hormones plummet after birth. Here’s what to know about the postpartum hormone crash

Night sweats, insomnia—is this postpartum or menopause?

8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood

One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.

Ice cream, candy and some snack boxes are now included in the Jif peanut butter recall

The products have been linked to 16 Salmonella infections across the U.S.

It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

The White House underscores the seriousness of the formula shortage: “A critically important issue”

In a live interview, Motherly spoke with a White House spokesperson about the specific steps the Biden administration is taking to resolve the formula shortage.

The White House announces new steps to address the U.S. formula shortage crisis

The President has announced additional measures to resolve the infant formula shortage.

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

How to choose an organic baby formula

We'll help you sort through all the options.