There Is No One Right Way to Give Birth If you’ve ever made a birth plan — or even just scrolled through birth stories on social media — you know how easy it is to feel like there’s a “right” way to give birth. In this honest and deeply reassuring excerpt from her new…
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Before They’re Grown: One Parent’s Reminder to Slow Down and Be Present
Enjoy each stage of your child’s life with these tips.
NYC Faces Rising Challenges in Postpartum Care
NYC Faces Rising Challenges in Postpartum Care Statistics show that not enough mothers receive proper postpartum care. For many, motherhood starts a new chapter of life. New mothers experience a whirlwind of emotions – happiness, joy, fear, and nervousness – as they prepare to begin their new life journey with their bundle of joy.…
Is it Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues?
Is it Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues? How to determine the difference between hormones and something more serious — and when to ask for help Welcoming a new baby into your life comes with expected emotional ups and downs. Suddenly, you’re responsible for a tiny human who can’t even hold its head up yet…
Postpartum Thyroiditis: The Hidden Hormonal Shift New Moms Should Know About
The abrupt hormonal changes after pregnancy and delivery can be responsible for the postpartum blues, but it can also cause postpartum thyroiditis.
A Parents’ Guide to Navigating New York City Art Museums with Kids
The Ultimate Family Guide to New York City’s Kids Friendly Art Museums We have all been there- you decide to spend the day at one of the many museums in the city, as NYC has no shortage of art museums. Perhaps you want to check out an exhibit or have you and the kids…
New Yorkers Struggle with Child Care Costs Across the Five Boroughs
New Yorkers Struggle with Child Care Costs Across the Five Boroughs The cost of child care has drastically increased over the years. Families across the five boroughs are struggling when it comes to finding quality, affordable child care. Amid President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal spending, which will likely affect government-funded childcare programs,…
Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician
Has the Tripledemic of Flu, Norovirus and RSV Hit Your Family? Advice From a Top Pediatrician As cold and flu season brings a tripledemic of flu, RSV, and norovirus to the forefront, many parents are feeling the stress of keeping their kids healthy and safe. It seems like everywhere you look in school or…