October 21, 2026
Ketamine During C-Sections and Postpartum Depression: What We Know
A review of six trials links ketamine during C-sections to lower depression scores in the first two weeks after birth. Here's what that does and doesn't mean.
Eleni Papadakis
Writing on parenting, baby care and family wonder
Eleni Papadakis writes about parenting, baby care, pregnancy and children's health, with a steady interest in the small moments that make family life feel meaningful. Her pieces move easily between practical, everyday questions and the quieter stories that sit behind them, from the first weeks with a newborn to the conversations that shape a growing child's view of the world. She approaches each topic with curiosity and a conversational voice, aiming to be useful without being preachy. Readers of all ages, from new parents to grandparents, will find her work welcoming, thoughtful and rooted in care for the whole family, heart and mind alike.
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October 21, 2026
Find the Equalizers: Activities Siblings of Any Age Enjoy
Poet Kate Baer's parenting advice, 'find the equalizers,' helps families with kids of different ages find activities everyone enjoys. Here's how to use it.
October 14, 2026
When to Help Your Child and When to Step Back
Rescuing kids from small struggles can weaken confidence and problem-solving. Here's how to tell helping from rescuing, with simple scripts to use at home.
October 14, 2026
5 Parenting Tricks That Work on Stressed-Out Adults Too
Time-outs, big-versus-little problems, five-minute warnings, deep breaths and snacks: five kid-tested tools you can use on your own stress today.
August 14, 2022
Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus
A review of recent advancements in RSV immunoprophylactic measures, covering the landscape of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies in development to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants, pregnant women, and older adults.