Flu Vaccines: Fact vs. Fiction
Flu Vaccines: Fact vs. Fiction
I just hung up the phone after scheduling appointments for my children to receive their annual flu vaccines. Last week, at my OB appointment I made sure to get mine. But can I be totally honest?… Read the rest
Paging Margarita Marasigan, RN CCE: Traveling Tips for a Breastfeeding Mom
Traveling Tips for a Breastfeeding Mom
A Guest Post by Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE
As the holiday season approaches and you travel with your baby to be with loved ones, here are 8 helpful tips to make breastfeeding while traveling a smooth ride.… Read the rest
14 is The Magic Number
14 is The Magic Number
I always tell my clients to give themselves two weeks, or 14 days, post-delivery before they should expect the cloud to lift. Trust me, I tried to take some of my own advice (although you can guess I was not exactly good at that considering my schedule includes designing a whole collection before day 10!).… Read the rest
Baby Before Career or Career Before Baby, The Modern Dilemma
Baby Before Career or Career Before Baby?
I can’t tell you how many times I get asked: “Is it possible to have it all?”. My response is always the same….you can’t have it all in one day but over time yes I think you can have it all.… Read the rest
How to Deal When Your Kid Feels Left Out
How to Deal When Your Kid Feels Left Out
Some kids can’t wait to head back to school—they love seeing their friends every day, enjoy working on new projects, and revel in the sense of independence they get from spending a few hours away from Mom and Dad (well, once they get used to the idea that they’ll see you again at the end of the day!).… Read the rest
For a Smart Baby, Try This Easy Trick
For a Smart Baby, Try This Easy Trick
Of course every mom-to-be’s number one priority is to make sure her baby will be healthy and safe, but beyond that, most of us also hope our little one will have the smarts to carry her far in life—to a great university, into a fantastic career, and who knows—maybe into the White House!… Read the rest
How to Survive Grocery Shopping With Your Baby
How to Survive Grocery Shopping With Your Baby
Getting home from the hospital with that new little babe in your arms is one of the most amazing, magical moments you can experience. It can also be one of the most confusing—especially if this is your first child.… Read the rest
Is Baby’s Poop Normal? How To Really Know For Sure
How To Tell if Your Baby’s Poop is Normal
Pretty much since the advent of social media, one thing has been a constant for anyone who knows new moms: Pictures of baby poop in their newsfeed. When you have an infant, you discover pretty fast that their Number Twos don’t look quite like those of grownups—and that can be a little unsettling, I totally get it.… Read the rest
How to Get Your Kiddo Ready For Preschool
How to Get Ready for Preschool
Summer heat is cranked up to eleven here in New York, but that doesn’t mean fall—and the Back to School season that goes along with it—isn’t right around the corner! The thing that’s always frustrated me is that every year, we hear so much about sending our little ones back to school (obviously important!) but really not much about sending them off for the very first time.… Read the rest
How to Tell If Your Baby Needs Glasses
How to Tell if Your Baby Needs Glasses
Have you seen that adorable video of the baby girl putting on glasses and seeing her parents clearly for the first time? I’ve watched it, oh, about 20 billion times now, and still get teary with every viewing.… Read the rest
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