Exciting News!
I am beyond thrilled to finally announce my collaboration with Amazon as a Guest Contributor! I”ve been a member of Amazon Mom for ages, and I know firsthand how hugely helpful it can be when you are completely overwhelmed, whether you”re a 1st time mom or have oodles of wee ones running around. … Read the rest
The Pregnant Lady’s Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again: the Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year’s sprint to cram as many memories and good times as possible into a two month period.
When we were kids the holidays were the BEST time of the year. Gifts! Cookies! Endless parties with families and friends! … Read the rest
Mommy Maven: Planning a Baby Shower for Twins
Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, is back with her expert advice on parenting multiples. This time, she’s discussing the challenges of planning a nursery for more than one baby – and all the wonderful solutions she’s seen.
Twins? Let’s celebrate twice as hard!… Read the rest
Girlfriend Math 101: Baby > Wedding (but Typical Pregnancy < Wedding)
Are you engaged? If so, let us first say, congratulations! And, of course, good luck. After all, there is absolutely nothing more exciting, and thrilling, and all-consuming than planning a wedding.
Oh, except for one thing:
HAVING A BABY.
Yep, that’s right. … Read the rest
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Protect Yourself Now
Breast cancer impacts so many women and I’m sure many of you have been touched by this horrible disease. Even though it can hit women of any age, many of us feel like it won’t happen to us. Sadly, this is simply not the case: I have heard from many young mothers (and even some pregnant women) who were diagnosed with breast cancer, and it is a devastating diagnosis no matter how old you are. … Read the rest
Rosie For BabyMed: 5 Tips for Feeling Saucy with a Bump
This piece first appeared on BabyMed.com, where I write a regular column on fashion during pregnancy. The rest of my articles for BabyMed can be found here.
There is immense pressure these days to not only look fabulous during pregnancy but to feel fabulous.… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Smerling: Are You a Yeller? Here’s How To Stop It NOW
Here’s something we’ve all done from time-to-time when we’ve unexpectedly lost our temper: yelling at or around our children. But when does it cross the line into abuse? And can even a little yelling create lasting problems? Family therapist Dr. Kathryn Smerling weighs in, and provides advice on how to stop, below.… Read the rest
Paging Kristin McGee, Celebrity Fitness Expert: The Best Prenatal Yoga Poses
Celebrity fitness expert Kristin McGee, aka “The Bendi Girl”, is back with more fabulous info on keeping in shape before, during and after pregnancy. Read on for Kristin’s fave yoga poses during pregnancy. As an added plus, you can enter to win Kristin’s fabulous Yoga DVD here!… Read the rest
Rosie to the Rescue: Remember Other Moms When Planning Playdates
In case you missed it, here is a recent post from “Rosie to the Rescue”, my blog for Parents Magazine. Here I navigate emotion and fact, giving you a mother’s perspective on the potential tie between inducing/augmenting labor and autism. … Read the rest
Paging Northeast Doulas: How the Heck Do I Choose a Doula?
Although I’ve never used a doula during the births of my children, I know that they are a valuable source of comfort and support for many, many women before, during and after labor. But if you thought finding a good OB-GYN was difficult, it’s even harder to locate the perfect doula! … Read the rest
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