Ellen Schmidt

Ellen Schmidt has been writing about the nitty gritty of motherhood and raising children for over 10 years. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she's developing a website about NYC family travel.

Home Shopping Guides

9 kids’ homework desks to help your child stay organized & motivated

These functional desks promote learning and organization during homework time.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022

Home Shopping Guides, Products & Gear

Back To School

28 silly kids jokes about going to school

How do bees get to school? By school buzz, of course.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Back To School

Pregnancy

Ballerina mom Ingrid Silva danced her way through her pregnancy

Watch our conversation with the new mama and ballet legend.

Updated Dec. 04, 2022

Pregnancy

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 15-week-old baby need?

We're providing expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

What To Watch

14 binge-worthy TV shows the whole family can watch together

Put these entertaining family-friendly shows on your watch list this summer.

Updated May. 16, 2023

What To Watch, Life

Entertainment

Avoid the “summer slump” with these new summer book releases for kids

Curling up with a good book and air conditioning sounds like a perfect way to spend a quiet summer afternoon!

Updated Jul. 30, 2021

Entertainment, Life

Celebrity News

Emmy Rossum shares first photo of baby girl to help promote COVID vaccine awareness

Vaccinated while pregnant, Rossum delivered a healthy baby girl who now has antibodies that will help her fight off future infections, should they occur.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

Celebrity News, Covid, Life, News