There are any number of reasons someone might decide not to drink alcohol. Perhaps they’re giving Dry January a go. Maybe they’re taking a new medication or attempting a restrictive diet. They might be in recovery from alcohol use disorder or they’re concerned about their relationship with the substance and trying to limit intake. It […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the globe, non-essential travel is still off the table. But many would-be travelers are holding out hope for later this year. “Safety has rightly been the top priority for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with news on vaccine readiness and approvals being granted around the […]
Every decade has its new discoveries. For people in their 40s, there are the mysterious bruises, new medications and feelings of utter joy when staying in on a Friday night. At least that’s what the funny folks on Twitter would have you believe. Below, we’ve rounded up 60 tweets about being in your 40s. Read […]
Since COVID-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even treat it. The vitamin – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re exposed to the light – is especially important in autumn […]
Within the past couple of weeks, many of us have been slammed with major pandemic fatigue. We’re burnt out. We’re expected to be productive at work or to parent (or oftentimes both) as though we haven’t been living in hell for the last year. The winter has been bleak and could potentially get bleaker. And […]
Kristen Bell has always been a funny and honest parent. The actor, who shares two daughters, Delta and Lincoln, with husband Dax Shephard, has shared her thoughts on everything from pumping to privilege to why she doesn’t tell her kids “it’s OK.” This past spring, Bell and creative director and fellow parent Benjamin Hart released […]
It’s important for children to feel represented in the books they read. It’s also important for books to expose children to the beautiful diversity of our world. This includes the varying abilities and disabilities around the globe. To promote inclusivity and representation, we’ve rounded up 53 books featuring characters with disabilities. In these books, either […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, my toddler had a pretty bustling social life. He went to an in-home daycare center that he generally loved. They had daily dance parties. They celebrated each other’s birthdays. The other kids hugged my son when we dropped him off in the morning and on more than one occasion, erupted […]
Coronavirus antibodies last for at least six months after infection for the majority of people who have had the virus, according to a new study. The study from UK Biobank, the UK’s major biomedical database and research resource, looked at how long antibodies persisted in those who were infected. According to the research, 99% of […]
In your daily grind, you might not have the time or bandwidth to keep track of your kids’ emotional ups and downs. But make no mistake: They are definitely keeping track of yours, especially preteens who are reliant on you for their very survival. They’re watching, listening, and absorbing every signal you put out, even […]