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The 15 Best Baby Walking Shoes for Their First Steps, Tested by Verywell Family

While the best thing for a baby learning to walk is to be barefoot, that’s not always the safest option. Because of potential dangers like broken glass, sharp rocks, and unfriendly insects, pediatricians and podiatrists recommend using baby walking shoes when stepping outside most—if not all—of the time. Plus, many daycares and preschools require shoes, so your little one needs to grow accustomed to them for that reason, too. Though grabbing the cutest pair of shoes you see on the shelves may be
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Everything to Know About Nurx — an Online Healthcare and Pharmacy Service

It can be time-consuming, and sometimes difficult, to schedule and attend an in-person appointment with a doctor to get prescription medication. What’s more, 28.1 million people in the U.S. remain uninsured, meaning it’s even more challenging for them to procure healthcare that they can afford. That’s why the pharmacy industry created online pharmacies—to simplify the process and increase access to affordable medications across the country. However, finding quality healthcare online that you can
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I Tried Talkspace's online therapy services. Does it live up to the hype?

Talkspace is among the most well-known online therapy platforms today—and that’s partly because it’s one of the first ones to come onto the market (it was founded in 2012). But it’s also heavily advertised: As an avid podcast listener, I’ve heard many advertisements for Talkspace for years. The company’s mission is simple: make therapy more accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live, insurance coverage, and income. While Talkspace does offer traditional telehealth visits with a thera
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Best Online Birth Control for PCOS of 2023

We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more . Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in people who menstruate—and nearly one in 10 teens and young adults has PCOS. With PCOS, the ovaries develop several small cysts as a result of abnormal production of androgens, a male sex hormone. The condition often runs in families, so if you have it, your children may be at an incr
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The Best Maternity Support Belts for a More Comfortable Pregnancy

We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process . If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. How We Selected the Best Maternity Support Belts When selecting maternity support belts for this list, we took advice from Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and women's health clinical specialist. We also researched dozens of product details and user reviews from well-known brands. We considered the type of support
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The Best Booster Seats for Growing Kids

We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process . If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. How We Selected the Best Booster Seats We chose the best booster seats by researching reviews from customers and competitors, and we studied the features of more than 30 products on the market. We considered price, design, features, ease of cleaning, materials, and recommendations for age, height, and weight limits when decidin
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Best Online Therapy for Trauma of 2023

We surveyed 105 users from each online therapy company and asked the companies to complete questionnaires. Then, we tested the services ourselves, conducted comprehensive data collection research, and evaluated our results with the help of three licensed therapists. Since the last thing you want to do when you’re in need of support is hours of research, we evaluated more than 50 online therapy companies to come up with a list of the best options for treating trauma. Whether you’re seeking help
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Best Text Therapy of 2023

Text therapy can be a great supplement to face-to-face or video sessions, but it can also be effective on its own, depending on your reason for seeking therapy. It may also be a good option for someone who is experiencing Zoom fatigue, is living with social anxiety, is d/Deaf, or whose schedule is too unpredictable to allow for in-person, video, or audio sessions. So to help you find the best text therapy services, we evaluated 55 online therapy platforms, surveyed 105 users at each, and signed
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Best Online Premarital Counseling of 2023

We surveyed 105 users from each online therapy company and asked the companies to complete questionnaires. Then, we tested the services ourselves, conducted comprehensive data collection research, and evaluated our results with the help of three licensed therapists. Depending on a couple’s needs, the best online premarital counseling may come in the form of a self-guided course, one-on-one sessions with a professional, or possibly a hybrid of both. There is no shortage of options online, but th
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Best Online Therapy for Teens of 2023

Since overwhelmed teenagers have more than enough to manage on their own, research for finding an appropriate online therapy platform tends to fall on caregivers. Thankfully, there are many options to choose from, including therapists who specialize in various teen issues, such as LGBTQIA+ affirming, ADHD, medication management, anxiety, and more. To help you narrow down your list and find the right fit for your teenager, we vetted 55 online therapy companies and 25 surveyed over 100 users from
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