An Arizona baby’s alkaline diet death and the risks of misinformation
A baby died. Three young kids, hospitalized. And, allegedly, it all happened in the name of health. An…
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom Are Having a Baby
Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images Congratulations are in order for Justin Theroux and his wife, 31-year-old actress Nicole Brydon…
When are kids old enough to have a smartphone?
I’m deeply grateful for my smartphone-free childhood. I remember when a middle school friend received their first iPhone.…
Sundown Scaries: An Expert on New Parent Anxiety at Night
If you’re a parent, you may already be familiar with the emotional shift that can happen when the…
One of the worst parts about feeding a child is getting easier, says a new study.
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‘Awareness gap’ on mental health support available for new parents
Having twins was meant to be the happiest moment in Nilupulie Karunaratne’s life. She said that like many…
New Risks of Picky Eating in Kids RevealedÂ
Picky eating in early childhood is far more common—and potentially more consequential—than many parents realize, according to new…
New programme aims to increase eating disorder awareness in teens
Conor Nolan is 26, with a background in software engineering, but the Cavan man doesn’t know why, at…
‘Mom Dance Party’ offers community, joy, and mental health support in Colorado
Hundreds of Colorado moms are turning up in the name of fun and self-care thanks to a Denver-based…
How to get and give help for postpartum depression
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Pusha T Responds To “Deadbeat” Backlash For His Parenting Comments
Given the massive and discourse-fueling rollout for the comeback Clipse record Let God Sort Em Out, Pusha T…
Mom Wants Son to Break From ‘Anxious Generation’—So She Tests Him
A mom’s tactic to help her 5-year-old son gain more confidence is going viral on the internet. Tia…