7 Ways to Make Hip Thrusts Even More Effective Hint: Think about your feet. By Tiffany Ayuda, C.P.T. Reviewed by Christa Sgobba, C.P.T. Whether you’re using dumbbells, a barbell, or just your bodyweight, the hip thrust is one of the best exercises you can do to build stronger, more powerful glutes. That’s because the hip thrust is really, really good at…
How To Do An Elimination Diet, According To Doctors It might just be the answer to all those tummy troubles. By Laura Newcomer, Elizabeth Bacharach, and Andi Breitowich Food is fuel and you need balanced nutrients to stay healthy and active, but sometimes your body doesn’t love everything you eat. Here’s the tricky part: Which food is the culprit? Luckily,…
Parenting Tips Every New Mom Needs New mom? Here are 37 helpful nuggets of wisdom from our advisors and other Parents insiders that are sure to come in handy. By David Sparrow Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides. So we’ve compiled this handy guide of quick tips from in-the-know parents…
Why Emotional Eating Is Totally Normal, According to a Dietitian It’s okay to eat your feelings sometimes. By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD To say that the term “emotional eating” has a bad rap is an understatement. Diet culture has long gone out of its way to convince us that food is the absolute last thing we should turn to in times of…
7 Common Toddler Behaviors and What They Mean Two-year-olds act out their emotions in some pretty bizarre ways. Learn how to crack the code of seven toddler behaviors. By Hagar Scher 7 Bizarre Toddler Behaviors, Explained Your toddler is becoming a verbal, opinionated little person. In fact, they might be downright bossy—telling you where to sit, which pants they want…
Here’s How to Stay Cool and Safe When a Heat Wave Hits Heat-related illness can be deadly—and anyone can be affected. By Korin Miller We’re in the thick, sweltering stickiness of summer and extreme heat has blanketed many parts of the country. You’ve likely felt unbearably sweaty, tired, or cranky (or a lovely combination of the three) at some point in the last…
Cameron Shares 9 Ways To Use Gentle Parenting Techniques If you’re looking to incorporate gentle parenting into your home, here are ways to handle everyday scenarios to get you started. By Blair Sharp You wake up later than you planned, and you’ve got one hour to get everyone ready and out the door. When it’s time to go, you nicely…
Effects of Divorce on Children: An Age-by-Age Guide Learn how to discuss divorce with your child at any age based on their understanding of the situation and the impact it will have on their life. By Laura Broadwell Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child’s world—and from their perspective, a loss of family. When told about the…
How to Make an Abortion Emergency Plan Right Now So you can get the care you deserve as quickly as possible. By Korin Miller By now, you’re probably well aware that Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that guaranteed the right to abortion in the U.S. on a federal level, has been overturned. With that, many people across the country…
What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs Ultrasounds are common for most people during pregnancy, but they can be expensive. Here’s what you need to know about ultrasound costs, insurance coverage, and affordable options. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Of the many financial matters you need to prepare when you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, healthcare costs are at the top…
