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When I walked into my six-week checkup following the birth of my second child, I was a wreck. I was underslept and overtouched—like all...
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Stephanie Roberson’s second pregnancy was completely normal: Every ultrasound was fine, and all of her test results were good. Then, as she lay down...
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It’s 7:40, the bus comes at 7:52, and one shoe is missing. You’ve asked about the backpack four times. Your kid is half-dressed on...
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Over the past year or so I’ve thought more about protein than in my previous 43 combined. Where women used to count calories, we’re...
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I pick up the phone to check a notification, and 20 minutes later I’ve scrolled a mile into my Instagram feed, and I can’t...
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I spent the better part of two decades treating my skin like an afterthought. In my 20s and early 30s, my “routine” was nonexistent—no...
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Trying to conceive often means juggling apps, appointments and a lot of feelings. If you are wondering what you can do today to support...
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Exercise gives you energy, but what if you sit all day at work or at home? You can still get a workout from these...
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I’ve had the privilege of interviewing and meeting a lot of amazing health experts over the years. Not a single one has ever said...
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Welcoming a new baby into your life can be a joy, but the physical demands of motherhood often take many by surprise. As someone...
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Reflecting on moments in early parenthood can be enlightening, especially when faced with unique cognitive challenges. I vividly recall an instance when my son,...
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You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking a moment to slow...
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I’ve written many times about how I clean my house with natural cleaners. Now to check off something that’s been on my list for...
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My dad died last summer. Even eight months later, it’s still surreal to type that. He’d been diagnosed with cancer just seven weeks earlier....
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Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal...