Cyclospora is a mom’s nightmare. Explosive diarrhea is never fun, and avoiding it means limiting some of the most popular fruits that picky eating-kids tend to rely on. So now you have a true quandary – constipation from lack of produce, or well, the total opposite. 

If you’ve spent a chunk of your summer hunting for dumplings, NeeDohs and other viral squishies, you’re not alone. We asked pediatrician Nilay Donmez, MD, founder of First Steps Pediatrics in New York City, to share her thoughts on this viral toy.

Moms already juggle enough without adding “manage stress” to the never-ending to-do list. The good news? Lasting stress relief doesn’t require a complete life overhaul—just a few simple shifts that fit into your everyday routine.

Parents are planners by necessity, but even the most organized mom has arrived somewhere only to realize she forgot that one thing she really needs. Being properly prepared can make or break an entire day, and that’s more true during summer than any time. 

San Diego’s own Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, aka Mrs. & Mr. Dean, are lovingly and publicly sharing their massive and thought-provoking art collection, Giants, with the San Diego community at La Jolla’s Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

Parents are often surprised when they hear that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. If your child’s teeth seem straight, you may wonder, “Isn’t that too early?” Read Dr. Brea’s July blog post to find out why it’s not too early!

The holy grail of a weeknight recipe is something healthy, easy, and delicious to both kids and adults. These Chicken Carnitas Bowls from Whole30 co founder and CEO Melissa Urban’s new book nails all three.

Summertime treats are always the most fun! Relaxed schedules that sometimes create extra hours to fill, typically also leave plenty of room for trying out familiar tastes in new ways. And true excitement often happens when we include our kiddos in the mix! Check out Constantine and Mom, Maria’s, original recipe for July Pie, aka their Original Bonfire-less S’mores, inside their new book, available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

From the 4th of July to Labor Day and every summer soiree in between, who doesn’t love matching with their mini? If you still have kids who will agree to coordinate with you for the ultimate family photos, do it. And check out our suggestions!