Health
More than 60% of a typical child’s diet is made up of ultraprocessed foods. If that number feels abstract, here’s what it looks like...
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Pregnancy
Some days it hits before your feet touch the floor. Other days, it lingers all afternoon. Morning sickness is a misnomer that can make...
Raising Kids
In a perfect world, toddler tantrums are nonexistent. In reality, meltdowns are as inevitable as sleepless nights. They’re a routine part of parenting that...
Raising Kids
A perfect parent? Parenting is a long series of tiny moments that rarely look like the photos in your camera roll. The spilled snack...
Health
I’ve had a garden for many years now and every Spring I look forward to getting my hands back in the dirt! One of...
Health
In high school and college I was addicted to all the processed junk food and sweets. Since then I’ve swapped out the mini snack...
Raising Kids
Actress Tika Sumpter has graced the screen for about two decades with roles in several hits, including Gossip Girl, Think Like a Man, and,...
Health
We don’t get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside for hours when it...
Pregnancy
Many people have touted the benefits of elderberry, or Sambucus nigra, which is a dark purple berry from a tree. This natural herb can...
Pregnancy
Many factors make you more prone to bumps and falls during pregnancy. You have looser ligaments and joints, a changing center of gravity, and...
Health
I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I...
Raising Kids
• Pinterest’s first “Parenting Trend Report” shows parents are focusing on screen-free, hands-on activities to create meaningful experiences for their kids. • Nostalgia is...
Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, you probably already know the most basic pregnancy advice: Don’t smoke or be around secondhand smoke....
Pregnancy
In June of 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision,...
Raising Kids
A new study published in Liver International links a common chemical used in dry cleaning and household products to serious liver damage.Kids are more...
Pregnancy
With your body changing and things in flux, it’s hard to know what’s normal and what’s not in pregnancy. You may be wondering if...
Health
Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of...
Raising Kids
New studies show many parents believe their child is destined to be a pro athlete, which can create unrealistic pressure.Most kids stop playing sports...
Pregnancy
If you’ve ever been outside during the summer while pregnant then you’ve probably wondered if the mosquitos are especially bad or if it’s just...
Pregnancy
Close pregnancies can come with health risks like gestational diabetes and low birth weight for the baby.It’s recommended to wait at least 18 months...
Health
Lip balm, lip gloss, lip stick, and now lip butter. I’ve created lots of different natural lip products over the years to replace all...
Raising Kids
Embracing the new year often feels like starting fresh. As I reflect on the whirlwind that was 2025, I find myself wishing for a...
Raising Kids
Parenting often feels like navigating a sea of information, especially when it comes to screen time for children. Amid the myriad of opinions, significant...
Raising Kids
New Year celebrations often come with fireworks, countdowns, and toasts. While some traditions remain steadfast, the pressure of resolutions can feel overwhelming, especially for...
