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Spiced Apple Muffins from the Foodie Physician!

We’re all about Fall flavors, and if they come in the form of a healthy, packable muffin, even better. These Spiced Apple Muffins from Dr. Sonali Ruder, aka  The Foodie Physician, are packed with sweet apples and warming spices, and topped with an irresistible...

What a Psychotherapist Learned From Parenting a Child with Anxiety

  What Took Me 20 Years to Learn As An Anxiety Therapist This story was contributed by psychotherapist and mother Niro Feliciano LCSW.  I thought at 20 years in practice I had seen most of what there was to see when it came to anxiety. For the last two decades, I...

Whole 30 Chicken and Mango Chopped Salad

Looking for a go-to salad to meal-prep and eat all week long? This Chicken and Mango Chopped Salad Whole30-approved recipe is for you! The option of using rotisserie chicken and bagged lettuce makes this as easy as ordering lunch—for half the price. Here’s the...

Sweater Weather: Cozy Pieces for Fall

It’s sweater weather, and we’re totally here for it. There’s just something about fall fashion, where you can cozy up in flattering and comfortable layers, while looking put together with minimal effort. Below, see a few sweaters that are sure to be favorites,...

Q&A With Mom Rage Author Minna Dubin

In April 2020, writer Minna Dubin penned an essay for the New York Times, “The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About”. It quickly went viral, with the message resonating clearly with mothers parenting under the initial pandemic lockdown. “The overwhelming response blew me...

5 Ways to Center Yourself for the School Year

  Heading back to school after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments...

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