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.

Entertainment

My family is bonding over ‘Survivor’ + I’m not mad at it

Though we've formed alliances, differed on favorite cast members and squirmed as bugs were eaten, the first season of 'Survivor' has uniformly captured the attention of my family this summer.

Health & Wellness

Here’s everything we know about COVID-19 and kids

We'll continue to keep this updated as new guidelines emerge.

Life

Emily Ratajkowski has a message for mom-shamers

"I don't care if you hate me or hate celebrity (or just hate women) but it's incredibly scary to become a parent and no one deserves to be told by strangers that they're a s****y mother."

Life

Gigi Hadid is saving the sweetest keepsake for her daughter

Memories are perhaps our greatest treasure.

Health & Wellness

Should you have another baby shower if you’ve already had a baby (or two… or three)?

In short: yes! Every new baby deserves to be celebrated in some way.

Safety

Consider these safety tips for kids when you’re at the beach this summer

From spotting a rip tide to applying sunscreen, here are a few things to think about as you head to the beach this summer.

Viral & Trending

Watch this genius comfort hack that relieves painful pressure for pregnant women

Pregnant-belly lifting hack is going viral on TikTok for a * very * good reason.

Baby Names

‘L is for Lilibet’ & other cute nicknames for your little one 😍

The newest addition to the Sussex family got us thinking: why bother with a formal name when nicknames are so awesome on their own?

Life

Texas hospital experiences ‘summertime baby boom’

The baby boom beat the hospital's 2018 record, delivering 100 babies in two stretches totaling 91 hours.

Life

All aboard! Woman delivers baby while on bus in Philadelphia

"People already call him Baby 55. They call him Bus," said the new mama.

Life

Gigi Hadid shares open letter to paparazzi + fan accounts pleading for daughter’s privacy

"I know it's an extra effort, but as a new mom, I just want the best for my baby, as all parents do," wrote Hadid.

Safety

This airline safety tip works wonders at the pool with your kids

A two-word hack used by pilots is also great for kids' water safety.