Karl Tapales/Moment/Getty Images Everyone aspires to be and raise a healthy eater. Honestly, it’s a great goal! But food politics within families can get brutal. What, when, and how much someone is eating — especially if it’s something considered a “bad” food or a “junk food” — can get dicey, and the line between “I’m...
SimonSkafar/E+/Getty Images If you’ve been on the internet for any amount of time over the past decade or so, then you’ve heard someone extol the virtues of raw milk. “It’s healthier!” they say “It’s great for your gut microbiome and helps with asthma and allergies!” “Pasturizing milk kills the nutrients!” And you’ve also probably seen...
Georgijevic/E+/Getty Images It’s a dark subject, but for some families, it’s a real thing that is part of their daily life: The number of teens diagnosed with eating disorders nearly doubled during the pandemic, and tragically, they’re one of the deadliest forms of mental illness a person can have. So, it’s understandable how earth-shattering it...
Marc Dufresne/E+/Getty Images There are so many things about society’s beauty standards that have changed since I was a tween, and as a mom raising three daughters, I’m incredibly grateful. My oldest is 11, and instead of thinking about all the things she needs to slather on her face to change her appearance, the vibe...