WHAT KIND OF MOTHER? THIS KIND OF MOTHER
What kind of mother sends her children across churning oceans and dangerous borders, not knowing what the future holds? What kind of...
A VIBRATOR POP-UP SHOP IS THE THING YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED IN YOUR LIFE
It all started at a preschool fundraiser. Preschool fundraisers are where parents get together with friends, maybe drink some wine,...
‘SPECIAL' BROWNIES AND OTHER SECRETS FROM A SPECIAL NEEDS MOM
Today my 12-year-old asked if I put drugs in the brownies. He wanted fair warning before poking at the corners with his grimy little...
THIS IS WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE TO RECOVER FROM A D&C
Trigger warning: miscarriage My Internet search history is bonkers this week. A few months ago, we got pregnant. Cue wild amounts of...
MY DAUGHTER KNOWS SHE'S AN EARLY DEVELOPER. YOU DON'T NEED TO COMMENT
My daughter walks towards me after school holding her lacrosse stick, wearing shorts that are too short. I hardly recognize her. She...
I AM A TIRED MAMA TOO, BUT MY REASONS ARE DIFFERENT THAN YOURS
I am tired. Drag-my-brain-through-the-day tired. Force-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other tired. The physical and emotional labor of being...
DON'T ASK A NEW MOM HOW SHE'S FEELING. DO THIS INSTEAD
Women who have recently had a new baby are prone to so many different emotions. With up to 80% of women experiencing some level of...
WHY I HOPE MY KIDS STAY FRIENDS WITH THEIR CHILDHOOD FRIENDS FOREVER
My dad was in the military, so I moved around a lot as a kid. Growing up, I learned some critical skills for coping. I could make friends...
5 STEPS TO GET THE KIDS OUTSIDE
Here we go again. Summer's back. That means the kids are home with way too much time on their hands. Speaking of time, it's time to...
HUNDREDS GATHER AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR ARRIVING MIGRANT KIDS
Protesters came to LaGuardia holding signs to comfort migrant kids who had been separated from their families When it became apparent...
100% OF PROFITS FROM THIS ‘F*CK TRUMP' LIPSTICK GO TO MIGRANT FAMILIES
You're gonna love everything about this lipstick brand Lipslut cosmetics is the beauty brand we all need right now. Founded last year...
THERE'S A ‘DARIA' REBOOT COMING, AND ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD
Daria is heading back to television and things are about to get so much more sardonic Put on your favorite army green jacket and start...
KFC IS DROPPING A PICKLE-FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH AND IT ACTUALLY SOUNDS AMAZING
Mark you calendars for June 25 to get your hands on this pickle goodness Pickle lovers rejoice: the good folks at KFC just dropped...
TIME'S LATEST COVER WILL SLAY YOU
Time magazine releases a cover showing the heartbreaking reality of child separation at the border Donald Trump may have announced...
HERE ARE ALL THE AIRLINES JOINING AMERICAN AND REFUSING TO TRANSPORT SEPARATED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN
United, American, and several other airlines won't transport separated immigrant children Major airlines are banding together and taking...
IMMIGRANTS AS YOUNG AS 14 DETAIL HORRID ABUSES AT VIRGINIA DETENTION CENTER
Immigrant teens detail abuse suffered at the hands of guards at Virginia detention center In today's fresh horror, federal court filings...
GLENNON DOYLE'S RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER: ‘IT DOESN'T STOP THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS'
Glennon Doyle urges us to continue working on behalf of the displaced migrant children “The executive order stops the new bleeding....
STOP MOCKING THE SUBURBS. THEY CAN ACTUALLY BE PRETTY AWESOME
After five years of condo living in the city, my partner and I were ready for a change. We were just starting to think about having...
WHAT I REALIZED THE DAY MY DAUGHTER ALMOST DIED
Yesterday, my youngest child came within inches of getting hit by a car. I'd love to tell you that it was an avoidable tragedy, that...
WHY RAISING KIDS WITHOUT EXTENDED FAMILY NEARBY SUCKS
I overhear a fellow mom talking about her weekend plans thanks to “mimi and papa” watching her kids. I see sweet grandparents walking...
No toothpaste can compensate for bad bacteria in your mouth: You can't have...
Toothpaste alone isn't enough to protect your teeth from damage: To achieve good oral health, having a good diet is also essential, according to a study published in the... Read more ...
U.S. follows Canada with recall of Now Real Food seed snacks
A snack mix sold under the Now Real Food brand that was recalled in Canada a few days ago is now being recalled in the United States because clover seeds in the product are... Read more ...
Rosemary oil scientifically documented as a natural medicine treatment for...
Rosemary essential oil has been identified as a potential alternative treatment for stress. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into ROEO's... Read more ...
Moringa oleifera lam. leaf powder can help HIV patients stay healthy during...
The leaf powder of Moringa oleifera lam. could help human immunodeficiency virus patients stay healthy during antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published in the... Read more ...
Standing up could lower your risk of diabetes
The amount of time spent sitting has increased over time. With innovations such as delivered food, experts say many older adults will sit longer, more often. A new UCLA study... Read more ...
Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?
Human herpes virus 6 and 7 were found in Alzheimer's-affected brains at levels up to twice as high as in those without Alzheimer's, the scientists reported Thursday. Read more ...
Laser Pointer Burns Hole in Boy's Retina
Vision in the 9-year-old boy's injured left eye is 20/100 and doctors who treated him said it's not possible to restore normal vision to that eye. The boy's right eye has 20/20... Read more ...
Drinking four cups of coffee a day could help heart grow stronger
Researchers in Germany found in experiments on mice that levels of caffeine equivalent to four cups of coffee could help to strengthen the cells which line the heart and blood... Read more ...
Physical Function in Older Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: An Application of...
Background and Purpose: There is a growing prevalence of older persons living with multiple sclerosis , and this cohort likely undergoes changes in physical function associated... Read more ...
Determining Whether a Dosage-Specific and Individualized Home Exercise...
Background and Purpose: The development and implementation of effective interventions to prevent falls in older adults is a public health priority. The purpose of this study... Read more ...