Parenting young children is never easy. But when alcohol use disorder is present in your home, the challenges multiply in ways many people can’t imagine.
The fear, shame, and exhaustion of trying to manage daily life while protecting your children...
The bond of breastfeeding is powerful, but few moms realize it’s also their child’s very first dental treatment. Every suck, swallow, and breath at the breast is shaping how your baby’s mouth develops—from the width of their jaw to...
Nicotine pouch use among U.S. high school students has almost doubled between 2023 and 2024, with flavored products becoming unpopular through social media influence. This disturbing trend has serious health risks, including addiction, harm to brain development, mouth irritation,...
I have what is known as late-onset, Juvenile Diabetes, often referred to as Type 1 Diabetes or T1D. Diagnosed in adulthood, the signs can often be missed and altogether misunderstood. Looking back prior to my second pregnancy, when I...
It’s my birthday (again!)—and with each year, my wish stays the same, but grows even stronger: I want to train 10,000 leaders so that 10 million kids have access to yoga and the skills they need to succeed in...
If you’ve ever found yourself yelling over spilled snacks or feeling your chest tighten when your child ignores you for the fifth time, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company. Talk to any group of moms in...
How good is your knowledge of children’s vision issues? From pink eye to learning disabilities, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. This back-to-school season, the American Academy of Ophthalmology shares some top eye health tips and facts for parents and...
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. To help raise awareness and share expert insights, Dr. Pedro T. Ramirez, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology...
Once you become a food allergy parent, you will never stop advocating for prevention, treatment, and management. No matter what level of food allergy awareness you've had before experiencing the impacts of food allergies, you will quickly become an...
Forget the adorable but pointless baby gifts! Let’s talk about the ones that new parents will thank you for (and maybe even use at 3 in the morning).
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When the Holidays Look Different
For many families, the holidays arrive with twinkling lights, familiar rituals, and easy joy. But for families like ours, caring for a child with...
