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Here are some tips for dealing with panic attacks and anxiety disorder, even when the kids are around. read more Story Motherhood and Happiness Don't Have to Be Exclusive Taking "me time" to achieve happiness doesn't make you a bad parent—if fact, it might make you a better one. And it will certainly make you a better human. read more Story FDA Revises Prescription Labels for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women FDA is trying to make medication labels easier for pregnant and breastfeeding moms to understand read more Story Birth Control Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Tumors Study links rare kind of brain tumor to birth control use, but scientists say women shouldn't stop using oral contraception just yet read more Story Hug It Out! Warm Embrace May Keep Illness at Bay Researchers found that people who got more hugs became less sick with the cold virus read more Story A Family That Plays Together, Stays Fit Together Make exercise feel like play and get the whole family involved read more Story Milk: It Doesn't Do a Body Good? We've all been told milk is good for us, but studies have failed to show it has health benefits, and one found it may actually be harmful. read more Story Would You Take a Smooch Over a Shot to Stay Healthy? Study says kissing more people increases the bacteria you are exposed to, acting like an immunization. read more Story Tough Talk: How To Tell Your Child You Have Cancer Kids conjure up ideas in their heads, so the more you talk about the cancer, the more it can take the fear out of the situation for them. read more Story Implant Would Let Women Control Their Own Fertility Remote-controlled device would allow women to control dosages of contraceptive hormone read more Story Organizations Strive for HIV-Free Generation UNICEF says preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission is the key to winning the fight against the virus. read more Slideshow Motherhood by the Numbers The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in West Virginia and Pennsylvania more than 100 years ago – May 10, 1908, to be exact. As the annual... read more Story Mother Arrested for Drinking a Beer While Breastfeeding Charges dropped over lack of evidence that Arkansas woman endangered her child. read more Story The Healing Power of the Postpartum Sitz Bath You can create your own soothing sitz bath at home read more Story 6 Steps to Minimalist Parenting Could you enjoy family life more by doing less? An exerpt from the new book Minimalist Parenting challenges parents to cut through the clutter of more, and edit your activities and belongings... read more Story Xanax Makes Me a Better Mom A record number of moms and dads are taking anti-anxiety medication and anti-depressants, but some experts believe we're just dealing with the everyday roller coaster of parenthood with a small... read more Story Common Bad Habits That Are Good for You Drinking coffee, procrastinating—here's why five common bad habits might actually be good for you read more Story 3 Best Ways to Lose the Baby Weight Easy ways to lose the baby weight and get back in shape. read more Slideshow The Best Ab Workouts for Moms Easy at home ab exercises that strengthen your core—the first place new moms should focus their fitness efforts.  read more Slideshow Easy 10 Minute Workout for Busy Moms Got 10 minutes? We've got the best home workout for busy moms on the go! read more Slideshow Maximize Your Muscles & Energy in 12 Minutes 4 easy moves that help moms incorporate activity into their schedules read more Slideshow At Home Workouts for Women Try these easy moves three times a week and you'll see a difference in four to six weeks. Check out awesome ab workouts to tighten your tummy! Plus, get healthy eating tips, exercise ideas, and more... read more Slideshow 10 Fun Exercises to Do with Your Baby This simple workout will help you lose weight, tone muscles and have fun with your baby! Check out awesome ab workouts to tighten your tummy! read more Story Feel Better About Your Post-Baby Body How to love and appreciate your post-baby hot mama body read morePages < 1234567› Connect with us Your AccountLog InJoin NowCustomer ServiceData PolicyHelpUpdate Your AccountMember BenefitsNewsletterParenting.comParenting AdviceBaby NamesHealth GuidesShopSitemapParentsParentsParentingFamily CircleSer PadresFit Pregnancy© Copyright 2017, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy - Your California Rights | Data Policy | Terms of Service AdChoices