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Living with long COVID: Here's how my life has dramatically changed after COVID-19 gave me POTS disorder
Since getting POTS, here's how I've learned to manage my life and stay hopeful while battling a chronic illness.
In our home, Black history isn’t only for the month of February. Here's how our heritage (and joy) is celebrated all year long.
A mom of two shares how she's teaching her kids to honor Black history.
Parents on social media are letting their kids curse for the 'bad word bathroom challenge.' Is that a good idea?
Kids are letting the expletives fly on social media, with their parents' permission. Here's what experts think.
Why I signed a pledge with other parents to keep my kids off social media until middle school
Why parents are banding together — and why they're so concerned about social media.
Love notes, affirmations, heart-shaped pancakes: Parents share how they make their kids the focus on Valentine's Day
“I want them to know it’s good and healthy to feel and receive love from their partners when they grow up,” one dad says.
Valentine's Day is here. Can we stop labeling our kids' friendships as dating?
Babies don't need "Heartbreaker" onesies, and my 5-year-old doesn't have a boyfriend. Behind the strange urge to romanticize kids.
Taylor Swift's favorite team is headed to the Super Bowl. What it means for this mom and daughter.
From Taylor Swift concerts to Super Bowl parties, the Swelce romance has been great for family bonding.
Valentine's Day used to mean handing out drugstore cards to classmates. Now parents are under pressure to go all out. Is it too much?
From custom cards with party favors to goodie bags for the class, Valentine's Day has gotten out of control for some parents. Here's how to deal.
'You're so brave': What it's like to hit the gym as a plus-size person — and what's made my workouts more about joy and less about weight
Working out in a larger body can mean being hailed as inspiration or subjected to assumptions and weight comments.
I got a full body MRI that cost $2,950 – here's what I thought
The privately-offered scan has stirred up controversy, and here's my opinion.
Watching my daughter sell Girl Scout cookies made me realize it's time to stop talking about weight and diet around kids
"Talking to kids about weight can backfire because they may begin to feel self-conscious, anxious or ashamed of their bodies," says one expert.
Some grandparents feel resentful about being expected to babysit. A grandma explains why — and how to address it.
Marcia Kester Doyle on why grandparents might not be up for child care, which can leave their kids frustrated.
I was diagnosed with PTSD after giving birth to my son. What everyone should know about birth trauma
Research shows women are often misdiagnosed with postpartum depression instead of birth trauma.
Ask L'Oreal: Is it ever OK to scold someone else's child?
What to consider before you tell off that kid at the playground — or their parents.
Lots of families are doing No-Spend January. Here's what one mom learned from cutting back her spending.
Some people are using no- and low-spend months to recover from their holiday splurges.
Ask Allison: My teen is applying for college and we're all stressed out. What can we do?
From application angst to rejection to making big decisions about where to actually go, the college process can be stressful for parents and teens alike.
I had hyperemesis gravidarum during both my pregnancies. Here's what it's like to suffer from severe morning sickness.
Symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum include extreme nausea and vomiting. Like Kate Middleton, this mom was hospitalized for it.
Ask L'Oreal: Is it ever OK to put my kid on a leash?
Some parents use leashes for kids who are prone to running off. Here’s what experts recommend.
How my grandfather's dementia changed our relationship — and kept us connected
"Sun Seekers" author Rachel McRady on the diagnosis that changed her family.
Plus-size women deserve to find love on dating apps too — not be treated like a 'dirty little secret'
As a plus-size woman, I expected to get messages from trolls telling me I was unhealthy or would never find a partner. What I got was attention from men who didn't want to date me publicly.
Ask Allison: I found a sex toy in my teen's bedroom. What should I do?
Advice columnist Allison Winn Scotch tackles a parent's tricky teen conundrum.
Ask L'Oreal: I'm not bonding with my new baby yet. Am I a bad mom?
Parents expect to feel an immediate rush of love when they have a baby, but not all of them do. Here's what might help.
I make New Year's resolutions with my 4 kids. Why don't more families?
Why resolutions are an important tradition in my home — and why other families avoid them, or find alternate ways to reflect on the new year.
Ask Allison: My kid uses words like 'rizz' and 'mid' constantly. Can you help me decipher his teen slang?
Why Gen Z vocabulary is so confusing — and what it actually means.
I grew up Catholic while my wife was raised Jewish. We're no longer religious, but these holiday traditions still hold meaning.
How families are incorporating religious traditions into new rituals.
Holidays can be difficult for those struggling to conceive a baby. Here's what you should know
An expert weighs in on tangible tips for those navigating the holidays while struggling to conceive.