Jamie Orsini

Jamie Orsini is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, military spouse, and a mom to two busy toddlers. In her spare time, Jamie volunteers with the Solar System Ambassador program with NASA/JPL and reads anything she can get her hands on. She's currently working on her first novel.

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Work & Motherhood

This study proves that paid parental leave benefits moms’ health—for decades

It's much longer than just the few short weeks after birth.

Work & Motherhood, Parental Leave

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This mom gave birth while asleep (yes, really)

Here's what happened.

Birth Stories, Birth, Pregnancy

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Viral & Trending

This bridesmaid was pumping in the wedding photos—with the bride’s full support

"Rachael has always been supportive and knew exactly what I needed as she had already been down that road...So I was pumping four times a day at the time of her wedding. One was while we were getting ready and the other was right before the ceremony. I was trying to squeeze in a session while Amber photographed the groom and groomsmen."

Viral & Trending

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These photos from a trans father’s home birth are stunning ????

"When I saw the photos I suddenly got the sense that they need to be out there, as they represent so well two causes very close to my heart: normalization of home birth and normalization of trans and non-binary people giving birth."

Birth Stories, Birth, Pregnancy

smiling asian baby

18 of the most beautiful baby names with positive meanings

Parents are opting for baby names imbued with happiness and positivity.

Pregnancy, Baby Names

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23 kid-approved lunch ideas you’ll want to steal

Looking for some tried-and-true lunch time suggestions? We've got you covered, mama.

Food, Back To School, Child, Child Nutrition, Life, Meal Planning & Shopping, Nourish, Tips & Tricks, Toddler, Toddler Nutrition

dylan-dreyer-holding-newborn

All the celebrity babies born in 2021 (so far)

It’s 2021 and this year is already bringing a lot of new life…

Celebrity News

child playing in a bubble bath- how to keep a toddler busy

Toddler Learn & Play

30 simple ways to entertain your toddler

For those days when your little one has lots of energy—and you don't.

Toddler Learn & Play

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More Americans than ever are identifying as LGBTQIA+—here’s how to talk about sexuality with your kids

Whether your child identifies as LGBTQIA+ or not, having these conversations builds trust, support and understanding.

Parenting, Child

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Even a little coffee during pregnancy can impact your baby’s birth weight, says study

Here's what moms need to know about the latest research on caffeine, moms and babies.

Pregnancy, Food, Health & Wellness, Life, Nutrition, Women's Health

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

“I was not ready”—This mom’s honest post about maternity leave is so relatable

"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."

Pregnancy, Parental Leave, Postpartum

This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

Kate Rayner is suing NBC Universal over her former station's lack of accommodations for her pumping.

News, Work & Motherhood