Author name: Mary Melton

Pregnancy changes everything—not just for nine months, but in ways that can shape your health for years to come. More and more, researchers are finding that what happens during pregnancy can offer important clues about your long-term well-being—especially your heart health. One new study suggests that a subtle pattern during pregnancy—one that isn’t typically flagged […]

A viral TikTok recently captured what thousands of parents do in secret: A father intently tracking his adult son’s flight on his computer screen. The daughter who posted it wrote, “My dad’s green flag is when any of his kids are on a plane, he spends the day tracking it.” The video has resonated with

I nodded along in solidarity when Bekah Martinez’s video about “little piles” showed up on my feed recently. There she was, pointing out a random assortment of items on her piano—a lightbulb, a pacifier clip, a Shrinky Dink parrot—and I thought, “Yep, that’s my life too.” It’s no wonder this video has been viewed over

In a TikTok video by @ezbruhhspinz that recently captured the hearts of millions, a young boy in a wheelchair experiences a moment of pure joy upon seeing a store advertisement featuring a model who uses a wheelchair just like him. With wide eyes and an excited voice, he points and exclaims, “That looks like me!”

When you’re stretched between work, parenting, relationships and trying to show up as your best self in every role—it’s easy to feel like you’re failing at all of it. And as Erin Andrews recently shared on her Calm Down podcast, even high-profile moms aren’t immune to those overwhelming moments. During a live taping with co-host

Parenting is full of tender moments, but some stand out as profoundly moving. A recent viral TikTok video captures one such moment: a 14-month-old toddler sees his mother crying, pauses, and then reaches out to hug her—a pure, instinctive act of empathy. The video has resonated with millions, leaving parents wondering: How do toddlers develop