Pregnancy

In the film A Mouthful of Air, children’s book author and new mother Julie Davis (Amanda Seyfried, who’s also a producer on the film) grapples with what many might assume to be postpartum depression. But in actuality, Julie has postpartum psychosis. It’s a rare condition that’s much more grave, and not since Tully has a

When it comes to the actual chances of getting pregnant, there’s a lot of misconceptions out there. Let’s get real for a second: That story so many of us have heard about someone’s best friend’s aunt’s boss’s daughter getting pregnant after only having sex one time, standing up, in the shower!? The chances of that being you

In the happy Friday news we all needed, there’s a new Jonas baby in the world! Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas announced today on Instagram that they welcomed their first child via surrogate.  ​​”We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special

2022 is shaping up to be another great year in the literary world. Bookworms are chomping at the bit to get their hands (and eyes) on this year’s highly-anticipated releases from authors like Emily Henry, Colleen Hoover, Christina Lauren, and Julie Clark—many of which are sure to be among the best books of 2022. We

You’ve got all the ideas for your kids’ nutritious lunches, the best lunchbox on the market… that just leaves one big dilemma: feeding kids every day can put a crunch on your budget. We’re here to help with a few lunch ideas for kids that save money. From brilliant new ways to reuse leftovers to

When communicating with your child about their cancer diagnosis, it’s important to realize that you know your child better than anyone. For parents, this is an extremely difficult and overwhelming time. You want to protect your child, not only from the cancer, but also from the worry that comes with having a cancer diagnosis. While parents are sorting through their own

When it comes to the new year, people are often focused on new beginnings—goals centered around productivity, health, and reading more books. But although it doesn’t have the shiny promise of “new beginnings,” if you’re coming into this year without a will, it should be one of your new year’s goals to create one. Of

We’ve all been there: You’ve just spent a good 30 minutes creating a meal you think your kiddo will love and devour. But when you set it on the table, your child turns up their nose, declaring they won’t eat it, have never liked it, will definitely not be trying it tonight. The dinner table

We’ve all seen the happy child who leans into life, smiling all the way, seemingly without a care in the world. How does this happen? Are they born this way, or can we teach kids ways to optimize their emotional well being? Indeed, some children are born happier. Temperament, driven partially by genetic makeup, can

For good reason, a baby carrier was on the list of things I was told to register for when I was expecting my first child. I went with a suggestion for a babywearing wrap carrier, tried it out a few times after my son was born and quickly decided babywearing wasn’t necessary for us. After

In the beginning of “The Lost Daughter,” Olivia Coleman’s character Leda is late, but she’s almost there. Jaunty music plunks in the background while ocean waves dance in the sun, just out of frame. She’s on holiday in Greece. It’s a dream trip by any measure, except one can’t help but notice that the middle-aged

To my adventurous middle child,  My dearest second-born, how I love you so. I know you may at times forget just how special you are to me since your younger brother and older sister require my full attention more than ever these days. I hope you understand when I tell you, “hold that thought real

In January 2020, I was contemplating having my IUD removed. Part of me was terrified at that prospect, for a number of reasons: for one, getting it placed hurt more than childbirth, but also, I had two kids under 4 and was already losing sleep at night fretting over how to balance childcare with my

If you have a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sometimes termed a ‘NICU baby’, you may feel completely overwhelmed. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. I won’t say I know how you feel since I’ve never personally gone through this, but I have taken care of many babies and their

The funny thing about baby names is, you never know when inspiration might strike, which is what makes the baby naming process so special and sometimes, even a little unexpected. If you’re hitting a baby name roadblock, try finding inspiration in activities, people, or places (like the beach or Disneyland) that bring you joy. Take

As parents, the phrase “Use your words” will sound familiar. But using your words takes on a whole new meaning when we teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the powerful words he spoke, even in the face of adversity and hate. Learning about MLK through children’s books is an effective way to

False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should eat to get pregnant. But since it’s estimated that one out of every eight couples experience infertility, it’s so important to separate fact from fiction.

You may have chosen the guy, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to choose a present for him–especially on Valentine’s Day. (Who knew celebrating love could be so stressful?😂) You want a Valentine’s Day gift for him that reflects the love you share, but like love, it’s complicated. (Not to mention, you may have set

It’s often assumed that twin siblings share just about everything—and in the case of actress Brittany Daniel and her twin sister, Cynthia, this statement has been true to their relationship throughout their entire lives. Best known for playing twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield on the hit UPN show, Sweet Valley High (raise your hand if

I remember the screaming the most. It was the first time I had peed since giving birth to my firstborn son four years ago, and the urine soaked the stitches from my second-degree perineal tear. This caused one of the most intense burning sensations I’ve ever experienced—which my mother-in-law could hear me screaming about in