Mental Health

One woman, young woman with Covid-19 symptoms lying on sofa at home.
Someone please just knock me out
By Katie McPherson

I Thought I Was Just Tired. Turns Out I Was Touch-Averse From All The Overstimulation.

Being a parent in 2025 demands more than our nervous systems are meant to handle.

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Mommy Time
By Jamie Kenney

You Don't Have To Be Alone To Take Time For Self Care

“Alone time” and “self care” are often seen as synonymous. But this mom argues that doesn’t always have to be the case.

A mother in a kitchen prepares food with three children. One child is being held, while two others a...
BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP
By Julie Sprankles

The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker

Here’s what experts say about the invisible weight of generational healing, and how to carry it without crumbling.

A young patient in hospital gown, awaiting the gynecologist in the doctor’s office.
"You Might Feel A Little Pressure..."
By Jamie Kenney

ACOG Is (Finally) Addressing IUD Insertion Pain With New Guidelines

Personalized counseling and patient autonomy are just as important as pain relief itself, the organization says.

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Under Pressure
By Julie Sprankles

What Experts Say About The “Erectile Recession” Affecting Millennial Men

Erectile dysfunction is rising among younger men, and it’s not just about testosterone. We spoke to urologists, therapists, and sex experts to uncover the culprits.

Eight's Not Great 🫤
By Megan LaCreta

Here's Why Many Children Start Therapy At Age 8

Is there a hardest age to parent? A therapist says 8-year-olds experience a developmental shift that creates new challenges.

Parenting Through The Past
By Julie Sprankles

Healing Your Inner Child While Raising A Child Is F*cking Hard

You’re doing the gentle parenting, the cycle breaking, trying to be a “good enough” mom. And it can still feel like you’re failing. Experts say that’s not just normal — it’s the work.

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listen closely
By Katie Garrity

Here's Your Guide To All That Red Pill Lingo You Might Overhear Your Teen Saying

Do you know about the "80/20 Rule"?

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks while...
Following The Science
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Announces New Database For Studying Autism 2 Weeks After Denying Autism Registry

Data will be drawn from Medicare and Medicaid, including medical claims, records, and fitness trackers.

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Managing Meltdowns
By Jamie Kenney

How *Not* To Respond To Your Child's Tantrums

“You’re not causing tantrums... but you might be feeding them without even knowing it.”