The One Place You Must Take Your Child This Summer
The One Place You Must Take Your Child This Summer
School’s out for summer, which means a lot of fun is on the way—but it can also mean that the dreaded “summer slide” is approaching, when your children will be at risk of losing some of the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in class this year.… Read the rest
What If Kim Kardashian Named Her Son Bruce?
What If Kim Kardashian Named Her Son Bruce?
After pregnant Kim Kardashian came out and made fun of the possibility of naming her soon-to-be son South West, I got thinking about names that might make sense for the Kardashian-West crew. Since they went against the K tradition with sweet baby girl North West, I don’t think it will be a K-name (they wouldn’t want Nori to feel left out!)—so what else might it be?… Read the rest
Why I’m Worried About Kate Middleton
Why I’m Worried About Kate Middleton
There are a lot of rumors going around that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is suffering from postpartum depression after giving birth to her baby daughter, Princess Charlotte. Now, granted, these are only rumors, so I’m taking them all with a grain of salt and hoping they’re not true—but I know firsthand how taxing it can be to take care of two little ones incredibly close in age.… Read the rest
Princess Charlotte vs Prince George: Are Girls Easier Than Boys?
Are Girls Easier Than Boys?
You all must know by now that I eat up every bit of info on the adorable Royal Babies as I can, but a recent comment made by Prince Charles got me thinking about the very nature of baby boys and girls.… Read the rest
The Best Baby Names: ’90s Cartoons Edition
Best Baby Names: ’90s Cartoons Edition
Settling on baby names is one of the hardest things about becoming a parent (well, besides the whole getting pregnant in the first place thing, morning sickness, labor, delivery, you name it!), but still, it’s no easy task for most of us.… Read the rest
Are Baby Swimming Lessons Safe?
Baby Swimming Lessons
With the summer holidays starting up, pool covers around the country are coming off, and the local pools are open for business. Of course it’s vital to make sure your children know how to swim, but how early is too early?… Read the rest
What All Moms Need To Know About Sunscreen
What All Moms Need to Know About Sunscreen
I was surprised when I learned that Vitamin D deficiency in kids can lead to a bigger chance of heart problems later in life, but when the news came out in February, the ground here in New York was still covered in snow, and I wasn’t thinking much about one of the biggest sources of Vitamin D —the sun—which I hadn’t seen in months!… Read the rest
Add This One Thing to Your Birth Plan
Add This To Your Birth Plan
Making a birth plan is always kind of a gamble. Things happen. Your doctor might not be on duty. Your partner (as wonderful as they are!) might forget to bring the silk pillowcase you wanted to use—or even forget to load up that birthing playlist you guys created together for the big moment.… Read the rest
Preeclampsia Awareness
Preeclampsia Awareness
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When you’re pregnant there is so much information to take in and so much you want to take in as you prepare to be a parent. There are also decisions about the nursery, baby showers and what size fruit your baby is being compared to now, all to take in!… Read the rest
Hot Dad Alert: Steph Curry Edition
Hot Dad Alert: Steph Curry
Let’s all take a pause for a minute, between changing diapers, calming frayed nerves (probably our own), and fixing yet another meal that our kids might call “yucky” to appreciate some true beauty in this world.… Read the rest