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Is Melatonin for Kids Safe?

Melatonin for kids has become a popular supplement used by parents to battle sleepless nights. But is it really safe? Here's what the data shows.

Why Are Monkeypox and Other Diseases Spreading So Fast?

Vaccine hesitancy, mutations and even climate change are contributing to the rise of diseases like monkeypox.

Why the Anxiety Ring Will Be Your New Best Friend

It's like a fidget spinner for grown-ups.

Best States to Live for Your Family's Mental Health

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Where you live matters, and these 25 states provide the best metrics for a healthy family.

A Mindfulness Practice to Relieve Social Media Stress and Anxiety

The intention of this meditation is to train yourself in self-awareness and attention control and then direct those skills to digital media.

Worst Bad Habits That You Need to Break ASAP

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The worst behaviors out there are called "bad habits" for a reason.

Sleep Meditation and 29 Other Ways to Get Better Rest

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Most American adults don't get enough restful sleep, but that can change by introducing bedtime rituals that range from sleep meditation to soothing music.

30 Powerful Manifestation Methods to Become Your Best Self

Even small actions can lead to big improvements in your life, which is why we came up with 30 manifestation methods to help you become your best self.

U.S. Companies With the Best and Worst Family Leave Policies

Only one in every four employees in the U.S. receives any family leave at all.

20 Things You Want to Know About Migraines

When you’re a parent with a migraine, it can be all the more difficult.

The Crazy Cost of Childcare in Every State

Childcare is one of the biggest expenses of modern families. How does your state measure up?

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: Is That Still a Question?

Amid a worldwide health crisis, the controversial topic of vaccination is back in the spotlight.

Celeb Moms Speak Out About Postpartum Depression

Fame and fortune don’t make you immune from PPD.

Mental Health Awareness Quotes to Help in Tough Times

Whether or not you practice a specific religion, you can find inspirational mental health quotes from ancient texts.

How to Prevent and Treat Diaper Rash

Check out these tips for soothing both baby’s bum and your new parent worries.

Everything to Learn About Burns Before It’s Too Late

Check out these safety tips to avoid and prepare for a burn emergency.

How to Handle the Blow of Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is not symbolism for inadequacy or bad parenting — and it can be dealt with in several ways.

What Caregivers Wish You Would Say

Try saying these things instead of simply asking what you can do.

How Mental Health Struggles Impact Parenting

When you’re a parent with a mental health condition, the challenges can often feel immense.

Grandparents on Raising Grandchildren in Today’s World

What's been dubbed “The Granny Nanny Phenomenon” has only gained in popularity in recent years.

12 Ways to Fight New-Parent FOMO

There are a few ways to ward off FOMO that don’t involve cutting yourself off from society (at least not completely).

14 Natural Cold and Flu Remedies for Kids

When cold and flu season strikes, you’ll be ready with some of these helpful fixes.

What Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Want You to Know About Mental Health

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are refreshingly honest about their experiences with depression and substance abuse — and that’s why we love them.

Surefire Ways to Beat Mommy Brain

Motherhood permanently alters the brain, but you can find your old self with these tips.

14 Ways to Calm Your Anxious-Parent Mind

Parents struggle with stress and anxiety at high rates, but these tools can help alleviate those unpleasant symptoms.

Raising Kids With Life-Threatening Food Allergies

One mother is taking matters into her own hands in order to demystify and raise awareness about all food allergies.

Why Talking About Suicide Is the Only Way to Prevent It

Now more than ever is the time to talk about the stigmas around suicide.

What Families of Children With Autism Want You to Know

Here are specific ways to support and respond to families living with autism.

An Inside Look at the Sacrifices Military Families Make

Military families across the U.S. make life-changing sacrifices every day — serving the country as they wait for their loved ones to come home.

My Toddler’s Seizure Was Terrifying and Astoundingly Common

The scariest moment of my life was walking into my then-23-month-old daughter's room to find her lying unconscious on the floor.

13 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide

With the suicide rate up 25 percent over the past two decades in the U.S., it's a conversation that needs to happen.

Tips to Help Kids With ADHD (and Their Parents) Thrive

Having a child who struggles with attention can be challenging. Parents and experts share the lessons they've learned.

Life Skills Every Teen Needs to Know Before College

It’s amazing what they don’t teach in high school — here are 14 things any college-bound teen should know.