Sleep. Meditate. Manage seasonal mood disorder

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If Pumpkin Spice Latte season brings out your natural glow, shine on! (☕ ICYMI these 12 coffee chain drinks have pregnancy-friendly caffeine levels.) 

But if the dregs of summer have you in a bit of a slump or feeling sad, we see you. These quick mood boosters might help:

🥇 100 tiny hacks to help you win at everyday life

✅ 10 informed influencers to follow for a parenting-friendly feed

😴 1 new data-backed reason to sleep in whenever you can

And if dwindling daylight brings on Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms for you, try a guided meditation or one of these coping tips, like making a list of cool-weather activities you’re excited about or taking a walk while the sun is shining. (If you’re expecting, you’re likely getting Vitamin D—one of the 8 key nutrients women need during pregnancy—from your prenatal).

And then just keep scrolling for what we’re reading this week.

SO SWEET

PUREWOW 

How to inject thoughtfulness into trick-or-treat season?

Add these allergy-friendly candies to your candy bowl (1 in 13 kids will thank you). And don’t forget chocolates can decrease the risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. (ICYMI, there are lots on this list of the best Costco snacks.)

SAFETY FIRST

BABYLIST

Is it safe to use DEET if I’m trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding?

You may wonder which repellent to use in the final months of mosquito season, particularly with mosquito-born viruses in the news. Babylist answers all the questions in its guide to the best baby-safe sprays, wipes and creams.

I LOVE YOU, MAN

ROMPER

Let’s normalize playdates for dads.

There’s a male loneliness epidemic affecting fathers, and one sympathetic wife explains that therapy alone won’t fix things. Behold the story of her husband’s new friends, who are changing their fate one “Balls Voyage” cake at a time. 

FREE THERAPY

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Speaking of relationships: how many “medium friends” do you have?

Listen to this podcast to ponder the joy of genuine friendships that aren’t quite BFF-worthy. (Or read the article that sparked the conversation first here.)

ICE ICE BABY

EXPECTFUL

And can throwing ice help with mom rage?

Experts weigh in on whether it’s a healthy coping mechanism—and share other unconventional methods that might improve your mental health. (Related, in the news: hear firsthand why many therapists don’t accept insurance.)

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