It's six months into the pandemic, and your child is feeling the effects. Social distancing, virtual school, the loss of sports, chorus, and connections to friends are overwhelming your child or teen. His energy level is down. She hardly sees friends. All of their "free" time (which is quite a lot lately) is on screens. And most places are likely entering another phase of the COVID lockdown, similar to last March.

It's no secret that stress plays a significant role in our physical health. Similar to the importance of sleep, our stress levels have profound effects on our inflammation levels, which inherently affect our immune systems. It's no wonder many functional immunologists regard it as an integral part of the immune-boosting trifecta: eating well, getting plenty of sleep, and managing stress. 

But it can be difficult—albeit, annoying—when people respond to your stress by saying, "Just don't stress!" It's especially frustrating as we face the anxiety surrounding COVID-19, when there's not much else to do but read the news or try to distract ourselves with home projects. 

We have entered unprecedented times. In the blink of an eye, the globe is staying at home. Many of you have asked me, what can I do at home during this time? Never before have we had the collective chance to think so broadly about the meaning of our homes. 

What I am going to say might surprise you. While it's tempting to jot down a list and sink pent-up energy into cleaning, decluttering, and transforming rooms, I strongly recommend that you take it slow. 

Trust me, we are all going to get stuff done at home. Being at home is an ideal time to take on projects. But we are also in a time of heightened stress, so be mindful of what projects you take on.

In case you hadn't heard, the coronavirus has people everywhere washing their hands, covering their mouths, and stocking up on groceries a little more than usual. And we can't blame them—there have been over 100,000 cases of the virus around the world so far.

And with the CDC recommending vulnerable folks limit trips to the store, canned foods are getting a rare moment in the spotlight. Because—so long as you avoid those BPAs—canned goods can offer healthy and nonperishable mealtime solutions to households everywhere.

So if you're looking to limit potential exposure to the coronavirus, or if you just want to clear out your pantry, here are eight stellar recipes made with canned goods like beans, coconut milk, and pumpkin purée.

life-changing delivery (what a relief!) You’ve brought your beautiful baby into the world — and are likely looking at your “new” body with a whole mix of emotions. 

Many women (myself included) put so much pressure on themselves to look a certain way, even right after having a baby. If you’re like me, you dream of fitting back into those pre-preggo jeans, and just don’t feel like wearing a nursing bra 24/7. In short, you want your “old” body back.