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An Unexpected Turn — Raising a Child With Spina Bifida

Parenting a child with spina bifida can be challenging. But one mom is beyond grateful for the life-changing surgery that gave her daughter more independence. ...

Experiencing a Difficult Pregnancy or Birth? 7 Truths About Prenatal and Postpartum Mom Guilt

Mom guilt resulting from a difficult pregnancy or birth can affect your well-being. Our experts explain why your feelings are normal and how to feel better. ...

Do You Have “Adult ADHD”? 5 Clues It’s More Than Stress or Mental Load

Adult ADHD and stress can have similar symptoms. But if you have a mental health condition associated with ADHD or a child with ADHD, you may have it, too. ...

Think Your Kid Could Have ADHD? 5 Things to Know

ADHD symptoms in children aren’t always clear-cut, especially if your child has ADHD inattentive type. But learning about ADHD can help you spot the signs. ...

“My Child Has Cancer” — How One Dad Coped With His Son’s Diagnosis

For Daniel Schaefer, the realization that “my child has cancer” took a while to sink in. But he’s found a way of coping with a childhood cancer diagnosis. ...

7 Resolutions Our Doctors are Making and Why: 2024 Edition

Who better to look to for some New Year’s resolution inspiration than the health and wellness experts themselves: Doctors! Last year, we asked our docs to give us the inside scoop on the resolutions they were making and why. And because last year’s responses were so great, we’ve decided to make this a yearly thing. ...

Not Just For Athletes and Accidents — 7 Surprising Facts About Concussions

Anyone can get a concussion. But knowing the facts about concussion symptoms, diagnosis and treatment can help you heal quickly. ...

An Out-of-Body Experience: Leigh Ann’s High-Risk Breast Cancer Story

I'd like to take you on a journey, starting from the very beginning, to share this profound, out-of-body experience with you. It all began in late October 2021, when I set a personal challenge for myself: To consistently work out at the gym 20 times a month for a full year. I was feeling good and proud of myself as I almost was at the end of my goal. I decided to begin this blog with this specific moment because my gym community was a vital source of unwavering support throughout my journey. ...

8 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Death

Talking about death with your kid is uncomfortable. But having the conversation now may help them manage grief later. Learn what to say to children about death. ...

110 Blood Units and 3 Flatlines Later, I’m Alive: Abby’s Story

Abby’s life was on the line after colliding with a truck on the highway. A life flight, multiple blood units and flatlines later, she's alive to tell her story. ...