Annamarya Scaccia

Annamarya Scaccia is an award-winning freelance journalist and mother of a curious toddler. Like any native New Yorker, she drinks too much coffee and has strong opinions about the Yankees.

Fitness

There’s a possible link between dad’s gym habits and baby’s intelligence, says new study

When dads work out, babies benefit.

Fitness

It's Science

It’s science: Breast milk fights against bad bacteria

It's packed with immune cells.

It's Science

News

The good side of social media: Posting a photo a day can make you happier

Get snappin', mama.

News

Birth

Doulas are amazing and New York State is recognizing that

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new pilot program that would expand Medicaid coverage for doulas.

Birth

Getting Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? The surprising factor couples need to consider

New research shows a dad's preconception health can also have a significant effect on a baby's development.

Getting Pregnant

Baby Health

Caffeine during pregnancy may increase obesity risk for kids, study finds

Time to switch to decaf?

Baby Health

Child Learn & Play

Preschools aren’t doing enough to support bilingual kids, study finds

Nearly 1 in 3 kids in the United States speaks a language other than English at home.

Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones

Health & Wellness

‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers

Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Parenting

Celebrity News

NFL star Matt Ryan & wife Sarah are refreshingly honest about NICU life

“We are endlessly thankful for their doctors and nurses in the NICU,” Sarah writes.

Celebrity News

News

YouTube is working on a kids app moderated by real people

Human eyes could be the solution to YouTube’s creepy kids’ content problems.

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant—check out her baby bump debut on SNL

“I’m finally free!” Cardi B says.

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

What’s in Khloe Kardashian’s ultra-organized hospital bag?

She’s all packed and ready to go. ✔

Celebrity News, Labor & Delivery