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While many kids naturally gain enough weight as they grow, kids that are underweight may need a little help. You might think gaining weight should be easy for kids. Just do all of the things that experts advise that you don’t do when you are concerned about being overweight. However, it’s not usually that simple—and it’s important to gain weight in a healthy way. For one thing, simply trying to overeat or eat whatever you want to gain weight isn’t necessarily going to be healthy....

I thought that because I had already birthed a baby some two years ago that I knew what would happen to my body during my second pregnancy. I was wrong. This time, it felt like the physical changes that were occurring were happening in fast-forward. My bump was visible, growing fast, and dressing around it became a daily puzzle. Every weekday morning, after my husband grabbed my hands and slowly helped get me out of bed, I would sleepily sip on a cup of decaffeinated coffee and stare into my closet....

Many people wonder how much sex they should be having. They wonder how much sex is enough for a married couple, or if they are “normal” compared to others. Just how important is sex, anyway? These are common questions asked in the offices of couples therapists and sex therapists (and maybe just as commonly, worried about but not asked). It’s risky to cite statistics on sexual satisfaction for a few reasons....

We all go through periods where we feel like we might be stuck in a rut. In fact, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re just going through the motions, treading water, or jogging in place. You’re doing the same old things, but it doesn’t seem like you are actually getting anywhere. Things that used to excite you start to feel less interesting. Instead of moving forward toward your goals, you’re remaining stagnant....

Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 98 You’ve likely heard people say things like, “Money can’t buy happiness.” But, it’s no secret that money does affect your happiness to an extent....

What Is Imago Therapy? Imago therapy or Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a specific style of relationship therapy designed to help conflict within relationships become opportunities for healing and growth. The term imago is Latin for “image,” and within the context of IRT, it refers to an “unconscious image of familiar love.” Imago Relationship Therapy was developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD. In the late 1970s, both clinicians had experienced divorce in their relationship history....

Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the first two seasons of Euphoria, available on HBO. Whether they love it or hate it, it seems like everyone is talking about the second season of Euphoria, HBO’s raw coming-of-age drama starring Zendaya. Full of sex, drug use, nudity, and violence, the show focuses on a group of teenagers whose every experience is dialed up to 11. While the kids are the focus of a majority of the plot lines, one adult character who’s played a key role in the story since the beginning is Cal Jacobs, played by Eric Dane....

Preschool graduation is a rite of passage for many families. It signifies the end of early childhood and the start of the elementary years. Whether your little one attended preschool for one, two, or three years, the journey is over and time to get ready for kindergarten. But before your baby boards that big yellow bus in the fall, take some time to enjoy the moment with a preschool graduation celebration....

Nap time is halfway over and you can still hear the sound of your toddler talking and singing through their bedroom door. This has been happening more and more often lately, and you are starting to get the feeling that the day you have been dreading has finally come: It’s time to drop the nap. We have good news though—although your little one may no longer need that mid-afternoon shut-eye, they do still need and benefit from a daily rest time....

If you have a baby or a toddler in your home, chances are you already know about Shazi Visram. She’s the revolutionary founder of Happy Family Organics, a baby food company valued at over $1 billion. Her latest venture is Healthybaby, a brand focused on the healthy, safe development of a baby’s brain and body. Parents don’t work 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—we work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., from the moment our kids wake up until they go to sleep....

For many people dealing with the reality of depression, it can feel isolating. While you may be encouraged to seek support from loved ones—including parents—navigating that process and knowing what to say and do can be challenging. Given how much stigma there continues to be regarding mental illness, the thought of talking to your parents about your depression may leave you feeling apprehensive and confused. Let these considerations help guide your steps and support you in your decision....

Mindfulness involves focusing your awareness on the present moment. It means paying attention to your sensations, feelings, thoughts, and environment in the here-and-now with an attitude of acceptance. Some of the potential benefits of mindfulness include lowering stress, decreasing depression, improving memory, and strengthening your relationships, among other things. In a large-scale review of more than 400 previous studies, mindfulness was identified as an effective mental health practice for helping almost all people improve their physical and psychological well-being....

Used by serious weightlifters, rock climbers, and gymnasts, lifting chalk can help those needing a secure grasp on their task. From sweaty palms to hot or humid environments, lifting chalk can be an athlete’s “swole”-mate for maintaining grip and achieving gains thanks to its magical moisture-absorbing ingredient, magnesium carbonate. But depending on your activity and personal preferences, there are some major differences between lifting chalks. In gym use, like weightlifting, gymnastics, or kettlebell training, “chalk is used to help you stick to the bar, it is not used to help you slip or slide or get rid of friction,” says Denise Cervantes, ACE-, NASM-CPT, a certified USA Weightlifting L1 coach and functional movement specialist with FMS L1....

Although the current DSM-5 no longer separates personality disorders along a separate “axis,” narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is still recognized as an important condition. It is characterized by symptoms that include grandiosity, an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy for others. An estimated 1% to 6% of adults are thought to have NPD, although many romantic partners, parents, children, family members, co-workers, and friends are thought to be directly affected by this disorder as well....

Growth charts are a tool for tracking a child’s physical growth and development. They help pediatricians make sure kids are gaining inches, putting on pounds, and increasing in head size (an indicator of healthy brain development) at a rate that’s typical for their age. Charting a child’s height, weight, and head circumference over time also allows doctors and parents to see if a child is gaining weight more quickly than they are adding inches, or vice versa—signs that they may be on track to becoming overweight or aren’t eating as much as they should....

I waddled down the sidewalk, the fall leaves crackling under the weight of my swollen feet. My gait was eerily similar to a mother penguin following her chick as my daughter skipped and twirled ahead of me and my husband. It was the last week of October and our final walk around the neighborhood as a family of three. Artificial spider webs and smiling jack-o-lanterns covered every porch, but the only pumpkin I was focused on was the one using my ribs as a dance floor....

Fat acceptance is the recognition that bodies of all shapes and sizes, particularly larger ones, are inherently worthy. Advocates of this movement work to improve quality of life for fat people and fight discrimination against them in industries such as healthcare, fashion, and employment. Fat acceptance activists have also been described as “fat rights” or “fat liberation” advocates. The history of fat acceptance dates back decades. Get a better understanding of this movement by reviewing its origins, legal challenges against fat discrimination, and the barriers fat people continue to face today....

Someone who suspects they might be autistic may seek an official diagnosis from a qualified provider. Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people prefer identity-first language rather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects the community’s language preference. Read on to learn more about the diagnostic process, why it’s harder to identify autism in adults than children, and whether getting an evaluation will be helpful to you....

“Oh no,” I cried to myself disappointedly, “This is all wrong.” I was seven months pregnant with my first, staring at the brand-new custom rocking chair that had just been placed awkwardly in the middle of my nursery. It took up way more space than expected in my New York City apartment; the footprint was enormous. The fabric (while pretty) felt rough to the touch, and the color of the wooden legs looked nothing like the pictures....

Is your child throwing up several times a week but does not appear to be feeling ill otherwise? Surprisingly, vomiting with no other symptoms is a common occurrence in younger children. Some toddlers vomit when having a tantrum or just crying. Others vomit when they have too much food in their mouth. And some toddlers vomit for no known reason at all. Learn more about why a toddler may be vomiting with no other symptoms....