I am the Senior Editor at NYMetroParents and Big Apple Parent Magazine, but a career in media wasn’t always the plan. As it is for many of us, getting pregnant completely altered my career path and started me on the road to becoming a journalist.
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3 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Racism
Our children start to notice differences as infants, and they pick up racial differences as toddlers. All children put things and people into groups. That’s why it’s crucial we have conversations about race (and other differences) and racism early.
Chit Chat: Becky Fawcett, Founder of Help Us Adopt
In response to my own journey to motherhood through adoption, in 2007 I created and launched Helpusadopt.org, a national 501(c)(3) social change organization that helps to make adoption more financially accessible to all.
What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting
Natalie Diaz, parenting expert and founder and CEO of Twiniversity, gave us the down and dirty of pregnancy: all the things you will never expect but really need to know to get ready for delivery day.
Understanding Life Insurance for Your Family: Online Class Re-cap
Last week, we held a highly informative and frank discussion, led by Kellan Goldberg, founder of Eleven Eleven Advisors, about the different types of life insurance and how to determine which type is right for you and your family.
Mom Foresees Problems with Her Daughter’s Relationship with Future MIL
My daughter “is engaged to be engaged” to a young man she’s been dating for eight years. She, he, and his parents live in California, while my husband and I live in New York. She was raised in what I’ll call a “northeast Jewish” style — lots of communication about emotions and expectations — and […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Lisa Loeb, Grammy Nominated Independent Artist
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the parenting world: Interview with Lisa Loeb, Grammy Nominated Independent Artist
Working the Crowd at Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower Ever
For those of you who know me, I LOVE to talk. I love meeting new friends and old – and any excuse to strike up a conversation. That is why The Big City Moms Biggest Shower Ever was my perfect night out.