Sometimes parents have a tough time taking care of ourselves, though we always seem to make sure the little ones are fed, clothed and (reasonably) clean. But what about us? Do you ever find yourself… Read More »Fighting Off the Afternoon “Hanger”
When you give birth to a tiny human, you take on a full-time job. That’s a simple fact, but when it comes to time management, the math isn’t so simple. Most of the time, you… Read More »These Time Management Tips Will Help You Be the Best Mom You Can
Outdoor Play is Essential by Jennifer Landis Just because the temperature is dropping outside and summer is over doesn’t mean that your outdoor fun has to come to an end. There are plenty of… Read More »The Benefits of Outdoor Play — Even When It’s Cold Outside
When I was struggling to get my first child to eat (she refused bottles and I couldn’t make enough milk) the doctors all told me the same thing, “a baby won’t let itself starve.” This… Read More »The Lactation Consultants Will Hate Me
Are you dying over the tomatoes available at our farmers markets these days? They are gorgeous! At the Fort Greene Greenmarket, my local spot, the selection is staggering. It’s hard not to walk away with… Read More »Can It! Easy Ways to Preserve Summer Tomatoes
Herbs aren’t just for spicing up your meat, grains and veggies! Combining fruit and herbs is one of my favorite ways to create unexpected flavor combinations. Bringing together sweet fruit and aromatic, sometimes even floral,… Read More »Fruit + Herbs: Perfect Together!
Does your 6 year old eat only white or beige food? Is your formerly adventurous eater barely touching her food? Are you under the tyranny of your 3 and a half year old’s demands for… Read More »What Is Your Kid’s Eating Style?
I kept a journal (still do) for my first child to mark milestones, funny things she said, and moments that could be of interest someday when she reads it as an adult. I imagine her… Read More »Journaling Our Lockdown for My Unborn Son
I’ve been doing my own exercises to try to prepare for birth whenever I can between bouts of nausea and tiredness, but I wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing. This site… Read More »Virtual Pregnancy Exercise Programs and Warnings
No matter how a woman delivers her child, she will come out of the experience with lots of feelings about the process. Many women struggle with birth trauma and its repercussions. Philadelphia-based doula and childbirth educator Brittany McCollum of… Read More »You Have Done Something Amazing: Preventing and Healing From Traumatic Birth