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BABY BOK SALAD In large bowl, whisk together 1½ Tbsp each ponzu and avocado oil, ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard, ¾ tsp lime zest, 1 Tbsp lime juice, and ½ tsp each toasted sesame oil and honey. Thinly slice 2 medium baby bok choy (about 14 oz; trimmed), 2 Persian cucumbers (halved), and 2 scallions and toss with dressing. Transfer to platter and top with ½ avocado (sliced) and 2 Tbsp roasted salted cashews (roughly chopped). CITRUS-JALAPEÑO-DRIZZLED BOK CHOY Heat grill to medium-high. In medium bowl, toss 4 small heads baby bok choy (1 lb; halved lengthwise) with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp kosher salt. Grill, cut sides down, 2 min. Turn and grill until just tender, 1 to 2 min.; transfer to platter. In small bowl, whisk 1…

THERE IS SO MUCH in this issue that hits close to home for me. Our story on matrescence (page 90)—the physical, emotional, and identity changes you go through as you become a mom—is one that I can personally relate to. After I had my son in 2024, it was so validating to read in Lucy Jones’s book Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood that the shifts I perceived in myself resulted from actual physical changes in my brain. The fact that this life stage was not named and hadn’t become a part of mainstream conversation until recently is shocking but unsurprising. I am so glad GH can help mothers like me better understand the journey. Also, my husband and I recently became homeowners, and the 2026 Home Reno Awards story (page…

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KIDS IN THE MIX 61% say kid co-planning = happier trips TRIP TYPES Beach 62% City 36% National or State Parks 37% Theme or Water Parks 45% Culture 33% Active 30% 92% of parents plan to take trips with their kids this year, the most in nearly a decade. We partnered with the Family Travel Association and NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality to poll 1,600 readers about their travel tastes. Here’s a sampling of what they said. OUR FAVORITE READER HACKS “Swap one outfit into each other’s bags—it saves the day if one bag goes missing.” “Bring a roll of masking tape. Trust me.” “For the best trip diary, hand the kid a cheap camera.” “Keep one day open for impromptu adventures.” “Make a packing list for every type of…

How do I make the redness around my nose and chin chill out? A: Look for a topical moisturizer with multitasking ingredients that both hydrate and decrease redness. “Antiinflammatory ones do this best, including vitamin B3 (niacinamide), which also helps even out skin tone, and vitamin B5 (panthenol), which calms and helps strengthen the skin barrier,” says Rachel Nazarian, M.D., a Proactiv partner and dermatologist in New York City. SHOP OUR REDNESS RELIEVERS: 1 GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: OLAY REGENERIST MICRO-SCULPTING CREAM, $25, WALMART.COM 2 GH BEAUTY AWARD WINNER: DERMALOGICA STABILIZING REPAIR CREAM, $69, SEPHORA.COM EXPERT TIPS TO FIGHT THE FIRE Soothe “Ensure that your products are fragrance-free so you don’t irritate skin further,” advises Dara Spearman, M.D., a dermatologist in Fort Wayne, IN. “In addition to niacinamide and panthenol, look for…

Is it safe to mix skincare products? A: The short answer: It depends on the ingredients. You might have seen “skincare smoothies” or the trend of “cocktailing” products like serums and moisturizers on social media. “The idea is to pair products to boost results,” says Jessie Cheung, M.D., a dermatologist in Chicago. “Combining certain ingredients—like antioxidants and sunscreen for sun protection, or ceramides and hyaluronic acid for hydration—has benefits.” But some skincare ingredients don’t play nicely together: “Avoid mixing actives like retinol, vitamin C, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide, as mixtures of these can cause irritation and reduce efficacy,” advises Wizemann. —Cameron Jenkins Hot Topic: Collagen Banking A well-known ingredient in skincare, “collagen is a protein that provides structural support in the skin and helps keep it…