All About Food Allergies in Babies and Children Food allergies affect around 8% of children in America. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and whether you can prevent food allergies when starting solids. By Kaitlin Bell It’s estimated that food allergies affect up to 8% of children in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s about one out of…
How to Deal With the ‘Terrible Twos’ While the ‘terrible twos’ can be tough, we caught up with some experts to help us understand how to get through this phase with patience, understanding, and grace. By Wendy Wisner If you are the parent of a little one, you probably are feeling some trepidation about your child entering the toddler years—specifically…
Invest in Yourself: 10 Things Every Working Woman Should Do This Year When striving for success, it is easy to forget about your mental and physical health. But without health, you cannot fully succeed. Follow these ten lifestyle strategies for success in your personal and professional life. By Kelly Hyman Self-care has become an all-encompassing term that has strayed from the…
How to Start Working Out When You Haven’t In a While (Or Ever) Find an exercise routine that’s right for you—and actually stick with it. By Mallory Creveling, ACE-CPT Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, MS In addition to eating healthy, getting physically active is a great start to living a healthy lifestyle. But beginning a regular exercise routine can seem unnerving—so much so…
6 Strategies to Beat Procrastination and Increase Productivity as an Entrepreneur Boosting your productivity and reaching your goals faster is achievable via these six strategies. If you’re ready to tackle procrastination and reach new heights of productivity, dive in. By Murali Nethi As an entrepreneur, you’re always on the go, juggling multiple tasks and constantly chasing your goals. However, a sneaky…
How Do I Help My Teen Adjust to College Life? Major changes—like living in the dorms—can be rough. Parents Ask Your Mom columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., offers some guidance on how to ease the transition. By Emily Edlynn, Ph.D. When my 18-year-old left for college—about two hours away—at the beginning of the year, he was very excited. But since then, he…
How Will AI Like ChatGPT Change Education for Our Children? Kids and teens are flocking to AI technology like ChatGPT, but what does that mean when it comes to schoolwork? One thing is for sure: AI is here to stay. By Allison Slater Tate The article you are about to read was written by a human. Or was it? Could you…
Exclusive: See Reese Witherspoon’s Adorable New Book Cover The actor, producer, and book-loving mom of three shares the cover for the second kids’ book, ‘Busy Betty & The Circus Surprise.’ By Sona Charaipotra If there’s anyone who knows busy, it’s Reese Witherspoon. The actor, producer, and mom of three is known for star turns in the movies you love to watch…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 5 Powerful Women Who Paved the Way With fights for equal pay and increased job opportunities still necessary in today’s world, it’s inspiring to look back on those in history who’ve sparked change. By Kelly Hyman March is Women’s History Month, making it a special time to honor women who have worked tirelessly and fearlessly to advance future…
Seasonal Sleeping: Why We Need More Rest in the Winter By Tony Hicks Fact checked by Maria Gifford Human beings are creatures of the sun. In more ways than one. A study published today in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports that humans experience longer REM sleep in winter than summer – even in artificially lit urban areas – and less deep sleep in autumn. Researchers from…
