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When Your Child Has OCD
As a mother of a daughter with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I know firsthand the difficulties and frustrations that parents face when their kids are diagnosed with this cruel condition. As a clinician who...
10 Critical Signs of Menopause Every Woman Should Recognize
Dr. Janette Gray, internal medicine physician, hormone expert, author of The Truth about Sex Hormones, and medical director and founder of Perfect Balance Health, is sharing 10 key signs every woman should know about...
Modeling Recovery for Children When a Parent Struggles with Alcohol Use Disorder
Parenting young children is never easy. But when alcohol use disorder is present in your home, the challenges multiply in ways many people can’t imagine.
The fear, shame, and exhaustion of trying to manage daily...
Breastfeeding and Baby Teeth: What Every Mom Should Know
The bond of breastfeeding is powerful, but few moms realize it’s also their child’s very first dental treatment. Every suck, swallow, and breath at the breast is shaping how your baby’s mouth develops—from the...
Flavored Nicotine Pouch Addiction In Teens
Nicotine pouch use among U.S. high school students has almost doubled between 2023 and 2024, with flavored products becoming unpopular through social media influence. This disturbing trend has serious health risks, including addiction, harm...
The Pressure Cooker of Bay Area Parenting: The Nervous System Reset Every Mom Deserves
If you’ve ever found yourself yelling over spilled snacks or feeling your chest tighten when your child ignores you for the fifth time, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company. Talk to...
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What Every Woman Should Know
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. To help raise awareness and share expert insights, Dr. Pedro T. Ramirez, chair of the...
10 Sensory-Friendly Autumn Activities for Kids with Autism
Autumn is here! This incredible season brings a shift in the world that’s hard to ignore. The air turns crisp, leaves transform into a palette of red, orange, and gold, and routines settle into...
School Bus Safety and Etiquette: How to Help Children Stay Safe on the Bus...
Do you remember riding the school bus as a kid? Most children enjoy riding the bus to school because it means being with their friends, having extra time to finish their homework, and a...
What Can We do to Help Men Struggling in Silence?
You’ve probably seen this guy: He seems a little muted, like he’s holding something in, like he’s operating on autopilot so he doesn’t have to deal with whatever is happening inside. Society has taught...
