It’s 8 pm on a Thursday night. I’ve been up since 5:30 am, when my littlest woke for his morning feed. His older brother woke an hour later for his cereal, at which point my… Read More »How I became the worst critic of stay-at-home moms
It’s August. There’s a bit of relief in the air in the way of a momentary cooler breeze and hopefully a slowing down before it all starts up again. September has always been my new… Read More »Stories That Help Us Stop for a Minute
What’s it really like having an au pair? You know – a young foreigner between the ages of 19-25 whom you interview over skype and invite to become both your roommate and children’s caregiver for… Read More »The Ups and Downs of Having an Au Pair
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway with the kids, consider Philadelphia! It’s an easy two-hour drive from Brooklyn and offers rich history, beautiful architecture and lots of family-friendly activities (at a slightly slower pace… Read More »Philadelphia: A Weekend Away with the Kids
The mother in this photo is not the mama I sat birthside with last night. After coming home from this birth I HAD to put down on paper what unfolded as it was still pumping… Read More »Your Birth Story, as Experienced by Your Midwife
“But I don’t feel depressed.” I hear this time and time again from pregnant and postpartum women who call my clinical practice. These women are plagued by anxiety, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep difficulties, compulsive behaviors,… Read More »It’s Not Just Depression: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Health and wellness contributor and holistic health counselor April Reigart shares her expertise to help us figure out the root cause(s) of kids’ picky eating. I’m not a fan of the term “picky eater”, but you know it… Read More »Picky Eaters: Understanding the Root Cause
In the DJT days of avoiding political conversations while visiting our families back in the Midwest, Linjen Neogi reminds us that awkward happens everywhere. Last night, we went to a dinner party after taking a… Read More »Dinner Party Conversations… On the Menu: Awkward
If your kids haven’t already starting asking you about what it means to die, chances are that’s coming down the pike soon. Our former Resident Dad, John Proctor, tells us about how he experienced this… Read More »Talking to Kids About God and Death
Dr. Deena Blanchard, pediatrician and font of knowledge, gives us the tools we need to stay calm and carry on. Wet sheet and wet pajamas at 2 a.m. with an embarrassed child are a… Read More »A Guide to Bedwetting: When to Worry and When to Let it Go