Pregnancy

So you’ve got the babe, you’ve nailed the sleep schedule, and life is finally feeling a bit more familiar. Then one morning, you finally decide to shower, and a small mammal shows up in your drain…or at least a small mammal’s hair. My postpartum hair loss experience took me by surprise… I’ve always shed a

If you’re pregnant, you might be a little bit too familiar with advice from passersby concerning your pregnancy and the health of your baby. These ideas may be confusing, and ultimately it’s up to you to determine what the right advice is. If you’re struggling to find good advice about staying healthy while pregnant, here

Every year, there are tons of new kitchen gadgets that claim to make your life easier and cut down time spent in the kitchen. They all achieve that to some degree, but with such an oversaturated market, it’s tough to know which will do what it claims while giving you quality. But, there is an

Many people consider a hospital birth as the safest way to bring a new life into the world. Withthe pandemic, however, some parents-to-be worry about the potential implications of knowinglysharing breathing space with others, especially in a medical facility. It’s understandable — the lastthing we want to think about while giving birth is contracting anything

Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to shake off winter (and 2020 while we’re at it) with a little nursery and playroom spring cleaning. As your child grows, they’re obviously outgrowing everything around them at a rapid pace: clothes, toys, products; you name it. And while I am by no means imploring you

Like many of my Internet searches, I started down one path (searching for Easter basket ideas) and slowly fell down the online rabbit hole, somehow landing on charcuterie boards for kids. And wow, what a discovery. While #kidscharcuterie on Instagram is a wealth of inspiration and a yummy starting point, I just have to share

Want baby to sleep through the night right away? You’re desperate for sleep and the title of this post seemed liked the Holy Grail. You want to believe it could be true, that there is a magical answer out there. When our own sleep is compromised we can barely think of anything else but our

Organization is my love language. Even if it’s not yours, consider this: Home is the launchpad of our lives, and if yours is suffocating under the weight of stuff and disorder, your energy, brainpower and well-being are suffering the same fate. Even before Marie Kondo hit the scene, research revealed just how life-changing a tidy

Nesting is an impulse that can happen during the third trimester of your pregnancy. It includes any needs to organize, clean, or mentally prepare for your baby’s arrival. Not every mother feels the need to nest, but many do have the urge to prepare for the arrival of their baby. Sometimes nesting can even extend

The ending of winter means the start of another (dare we say, better) season: Spring. You’ve been indoors a lot these days, but Spring is the best time to do outdoor activities (while practicing social distancing) and the Easter holiday is the perfect excuse to do even more activities your kids will love. To help

With so many of our go-to summer activities revised or canceled because of COVID-19, families will spending more time with loved ones than ever before. We know staying inside is the best way to protect yourself (and others) from coronavirus, but what do you do when you’re feeling a bit of cabin fever and run

Winter is here and most of us are in the thick of managing our dry, flaky skin. We’re staying indoors more, but that doesn’t excuse us from uncomfortable itchy skin. If the heat in your home is anything like mine it’s super drying and almost unbearable at times. As a result my skin and hair

Once baby is on the way, a well-known world of dietary changes and prenatal vitamins await you. But what about when we are trying to conceive? Are fertility supplements cleverly marketed placebos, or helpful remedies containing nutrients vital to conceiving and supporting a healthy pregnancy? Let’s break it down. Do fertility supplements really work? A

With Labor day weekend in the rearview and back-to-school in full swing, most parents are fresh out of boxes to check on their “Fun Concierge” hit list. It’s also the point of diminishing returns on investing in summer-only toys. So with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys that are not

The mom overload is SO REAL. Mamas juggle so much—mentally, physically and emotionally—which is why I live for a good mom hack. I am here for any tip or product (especially if it’s foolproof) that makes my life a little easier. To help smooth the bumpy road that motherhood can be, I’ve tested a couple

Outdoor play time can help your child focus on new and exciting experiences in nature. Whether it’s filling a bucket with rocks to carry around the yard and exert maximum energy or planting some seeds to watch them grow, setting up a Montessori-inspired outdoor play space provides a rich environment for fun and learning. But

If you were inspired by Michelle Obama‘s best-selling 2018 memoir Becoming, your kids can have the opportunity to be inspired too. The former first lady is releasing a children’s edition of the book next month in an effort to reach and give hope to young readers. “My hope is that the young readers’ edition of

For so long, Valentine’s Day has been about celebrating your romantic and friend relationships. But now that you’re a mama, there are so many fun new ways to celebrate the cutest Valentine of all—your kiddo! They probably won’t cover the tab at dinner, but they may give you a crumpled up dandelion and two pennies

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show the people closest to you just how much you love and appreciate them. Whether you’re making a craft for a special someone, friends and family, or even yourself, be sure to include your kiddo in the mix. To save you some time, we found the cutest, and

Today marks the start of Black History month and it’s a great time to discuss race and racism with your kids. To help make it a little easier, PBS shared an animated short featuring inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, who reads her original poem “Talking Gets Us There.” The entire poem, which she wrote for the