Life

Baby gut health is a powerful tool when it comes to allergies and eczema

By providing transparency into what is in their baby’s gut, parents can take action sooner and get to the root cause of the baby's gassiness, allergies and other chronic conditions.

I’m afraid of having a second child and giving my firstborn less of me

Because I know that in due time, these moments that are usually made up of just us won’t be the same anymore.

I stopped praising my husband for doing what he’s supposed to be doing—and you should too

Because dads aren’t extra help. They aren’t live-in babysitters. They’re parents—just like us moms.

Working on my mental health as a parent

So let me be frank: I’m not “doing it all.” I’m not operating at full capacity in every area of my life. I’m no longer trying to be a perfect mom.

The silver lining to raising children without grandparents

There are certainly times we feel an acute sense of absence, but what I have begun to realize are actually the unique benefits of our position.

Chef shares major money-saving hack for keeping bread fresh for longer

In this video, Chef Max Lamanna gives simple advice for reducing bread waste.

Nervous about your kid’s first sleepover, mama? A therapist shares 4 tips for easing your anxiety

"It's one of the most challenging times to be a parent right now, and the need to feel like we can keep our children safe is stronger than ever."

My family is celebrating Christmas in November this year

This is one of many boundary lines we’ve drawn with family during the holidays. 

The best (actually realistic) Thanksgiving outfits for kids

Comfortable, photo-ready and they may even be able to wear them again.

Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

I’m a preemie mom—5 things I wish I knew before my shocking delivery

My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.

How to support a co-worker going through grief–3 things to know to avoid overstepping

When the subject of grief comes up some people simply do not know how to reach out to a co-worker without overstepping boundaries at work.

6 lessons I’ve learned as a parent of a child with diabetes

There are many parents out there with children that have all kinds of different medical needs, but as their parents, we may have many things in common.

This company wants to recycle your old, worn-out socks and turn them into dog beds

So far the project has repurposed 246,000 socks, preventing over 20,000 pounds of material waste from entering landfills.

We’re going to have a messy house this holiday season–and I’m not sorry about it

I only get this season, with my children at this stage of life, once.

My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

One of the pervasive myths surrounding having a child with Down syndrome is that she will be a burden on the rest of the family.

I’m a military wife and my husband works long hours away from home—here’s how we manage

While working and financially providing for our family is a huge priority, raising our chil in a healthy, caring and affectionate environment is even more important. 

I want my kids to fail

I hope that they learn that stumbles are an important part of life.