Health & Wellness Month

If you're the parent of a toddler, you may have the phone number: 1-800-222-1222 tattooed on your forearm. 'Tis the number for Poison Control, which can really come in handy when you're looking after a small human who tends to explore the world…

Scientists have long pored over the maternal connection to a baby — the boost in oxytocin, aka the "love hormone," has been documented for a century — but until much more recently hadn't given fathers the same treatment. This exclusive clip from the…

Ever since Baby Yoda was introduced to the world, he's been a phenomenon — now he's even helping to save lives. Thanks to Love Your Melon's Baby Yoda beanie, fans can rock a super cute hat and fight pediatric cancer. These beanies are so adorable,…

You want to protect your newborn. You'll have visitors wash their hands before touching baby, and please no kissing! But what can you do about germs and allergens in the air? Is an air purifier in the baby nursery necessary? Doctors say there are a…

If you could raise your children anywhere in the world, where would it to be? This is one of those fantasy questions parents ask themselves, but the reality is that some countries really are better for kids than others. So what is the best country…

What if providing breast milk for your child was as easy as reaching into the cupboard or fridge? Thanks to the work of two female scientists, it soon could be. Scientists Michelle Egger and Leila Strickland announced this month that they grew…

So you’ve purchased all the colorful, character-covered fork and spoon sets Target has to offer in the hopes your toddler will finally get excited about using them. And then those cute tot-sized utensils end up on the floor yet again. Is it OK if…

Moms who are in the tantrum phase know all too well that the screaming, crying, perhaps-we-need-an-exorcism fits can be tough. But why do toddlers throw themselves on the floor when they get really worked up? Why is a full-body collapse the normal…

Have you ever given your baby a new food and found yourself laughing at their reaction? If you've introduced your baby to pickles, the answer to that question is probably yes. What happens when babies try pickles for the first time is the silly…

In recent years, more and more people have started using essential oils for aromatherapy or as a first step in treating things like migraines before turning to traditional medications for relief. This might seem like a harmless solution for a…

When my number was called in the hospital waiting room, I was given a bill: $7,662.50 — $4,500 of which was due upfront to cover surgical costs of a dilation and curettage (D&C) I would have two days later. Small amounts went to the hospital…

Having manicure dates is something a lot of moms look forward to doing with their little one. So, if your kiddo is suddenly showing interest in your nail polish, you may be wondering: Is nail polish safe for toddlers? With more and more attention…

Recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claim that at least 26 million people have had the flu in the U.S. alone this season. Of those who've become ill, at least 250,000 have been hospitalized and some 14,000 to…

As the number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases continues to rise globally, 14 Americans tested positive for coronavirus after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship currently quarantined in Japan. More than 300 citizens and their…

Have you ever put your baby down to play in their little activity center and watched as they jerked their arms and legs back and forth for no apparent reason? You've probably found yourself wondering, why your baby wiggles so much in those moments.…

How far ahead can you plan for your next baby? Some people might have one child they're breastfeeding while taking fertility drugs for the next one. But is this a good idea? Experts have some insight about how safe and effective this kind of…

Parents generally associate teething with crying, pain, and enough long strings of drool to make the monster in Stranger Things say "Ew." But once those 'ol chompers start to poke through, many parents just assume their child's sleep will be…

Swings are a staple of childhood. Nothing can beat the excitement of soaring through the air with nothing but a narrow 4-inch seat under your tush and two chains to cling to for dear life. While swings can be a ton of fun on the playground, they can…