How to Talk to Your Kids About Cancer, According to an Oncologist
Renowned oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja, known as TheOncDoc, released a new guide, “We Need to Talk About Cancer,” aimed at children ages 10‑14. The book offers fact‑based, compassionate language, age‑specific talking points, and strategies for parents to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and emotional impact honestly. Juneja emphasizes saying the word “cancer,” providing ongoing check‑ins, and recognizing behavioral signs of distress. The guide fills a gap for families seeking a practical roadmap during a loved one’s cancer journey.
Jana Askeland on Internet Bullies, Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Industry, and How to Find the Perfect Car for Your Family’s...
Jana Askeland, founder of Real Mom Car Reviews, offers vehicle evaluations from a mom’s perspective, emphasizing safety, space and comfort. Launched in 2022, her YouTube, TikTok and Instagram channels have built a loyal audience while confronting gender‑based online harassment. She...
8 National Parks that Are Actually Easy to Visit with Kids (and Don’t Require a Year of Planning)
The article highlights eight U.S. national parks that are especially easy for families with young children, emphasizing short drives from major airports, no reservation requirements, low or free entry fees, and stroller‑friendly trails. Parks such as Cuyahoga Valley, Indiana Dunes,...
How to Raise a Kid Who Gives a Damn (without Telling Them What to Think)
Leah Greenberg, co‑founder of Indivisible and mother of two, explains how parents can raise civically engaged children by focusing on fairness, agency, and values rather than prescribing political opinions. She illustrates the approach with a personal story of her son...
Recess Isn’t a Reward. It’s a Requirement. Here’s What the New AAP Recess Guidelines Mean for Your Kid.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines that define recess as a health necessity, recommending at least 20 minutes of daily unstructured play for all elementary students. Research cited by pediatric experts links recess to lower stress, improved mood,...
Ashley Chang Dawson on the Mental Load, Building a Village, and Refusing to Choose Between Ambition and Motherhood
Ashley Chang Dawson, inspired by her mother’s career sacrifice, founded Sundays in 2023 to give dual‑career families a virtual executive assistant that handles household tasks. The service, staffed by US‑based assistants, has already saved clients more than 25,000 hours of...
Raising Kids in the Age of AI Doesn’t Have to Feel Like Doom. Here’s Why.
Michele L. Jawando, former Google exec and CEO of Omidyar Network, argues that raising children in the AI era can be hopeful rather than dystopian. She points to a Gallup study showing a 14‑point drop in Gen Z excitement but...
If You’re Formula Feeding, This Is the Kind of Peace of Mind You’ve Been Looking For
Nara Organics has launched the first USDA‑organic infant formula made with whole milk, a product that required a special FDA GRAS designation. The formula mirrors breast‑milk fat and protein ratios, includes DHA, ARA and organic prebiotics, and has completed its...
Science Says Morning Sickness Could Mean You’re Having a Girl
A new analysis of 1.8 million symptom logs from the What to Expect pregnancy app found that expectant mothers carrying girls are 3.2 percentage points more likely to experience nausea or vomiting than those carrying boys. The study attributes the difference to...
A Neuroscientist Explains How to Finally Quiet Mom Guilt
A recent Teleflora survey shows 91% of mothers experience guilt, rising to 95% among millennials. Neuroscientist Dr. Kyra Bobinet attributes this feeling to the habenula, a tiny brain region that acts as a “failure detector.” When the circuit fires repeatedly—driven...
Marisa Renee Lee on Choosing Hope, Finding Humility, and Turning Life’s Darkest Seasons Into Sources of Strength
Marisa Renee Lee, a former Obama White House deputy director and CEO of social‑impact firm Beacon Advisors, has turned a series of personal tragedies—including her mother’s death, a cousin’s COVID loss, and her own long‑COVID diagnosis—into two best‑selling books on...
The First Mother’s Day Nobody Talks About
First‑time mothers often experience a disappointing first Mother’s Day, with 70% reporting it felt ordinary and only a fraction receiving the rest or emotional support they crave. A survey by New Mom School of over 400 new moms revealed that...
The Motherly Podcast Season 24
Motherly Podcast launches Season 24 with Episode 1 featuring bestselling author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee. The conversation, sponsored by Jeep Grand Cherokee L, delves into Lee’s new book *Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty* and her personal journey through adoption and long‑COVID recovery....
The Best Kids’ Museums You’ve Never Planned a Trip Around (but Should)
The article spotlights a handful of under‑the‑radar children’s museums and science centers in smaller U.S. cities, arguing they often deliver richer, more affordable experiences than their big‑city counterparts. It highlights venues in Burlington, VT; Chattanooga, TN; Duluth, MN; Albuquerque, NM;...
Tick Season 2026 Is the Worst in Years—Here’s How to Actually Protect Your Kids, According to an Expert
The CDC reports record‑high emergency‑room visits for tick bites in 2026, a surge linked to warmer temperatures that lengthen tick activity nationwide. Expert Erin Dawicki attributes the spike to climate‑driven longer seasons, an influx of tiny nymphs, and a mistaken...