Having a baby is one of life’s most beautiful moments. And while it takes a village – parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, etc. – to raise a child, it also takes some very deep pockets. Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture found that the costs to middle-income (defined as $60,640 to $105,000 per year) parents […]
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Building Your Tool Kit For Labor & Delivery: Teleclass Re-Cap
We recently held a teleclass, which was a MUST for all expecting parents! Expertly facilitated by doula and pre-natal specialist Deb Flashenberg and generously sponsored by Daddy & Company, the class covered such topics as exercises to help get ready for labor, proven pain management techniques, epidurals, Lamaze techniques, finding and hiring a doula, delivery day […]
Changing the World
One of the graduation speeches that’s trending on social media right now is from Naval Admiral William H. McRaven, who spoke to graduates at the University of Texas about lessons he learned from his basic SEAL training. If you have not already read his speech, I urge you to do so. Here is one of […]
The Big K Word
How many times a week do you look at your Little One and think, “I was just pregnant with you…”? As I stare at my calendar entry that reads “Jaxon’s Graduation,” I find myself inadvertently touching my belly and repeating, “Wasn’t I just pregnant with you?” But the truth is, no, I wasn’t. In fact […]
The Benefits of BoSoul for the Body and the Mind
*This is sponsored product review Review by Jessica Murphy There seems to be a gym, Pilates/yoga studio, spin class or specialty fitness center on every block in New York City, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to find the perfect class for you or your child. I know scheduling issues, motivation, prices and confidence […]
Getting Your Child to Drink More Water
Parents are inundated with information and promotional information about what to feed their kids. Similarly, kids are dazzled with imagery of high sugar drinks and products that can been damaging to their health in large quantities. Coca-cola, for example, is only just removing brominated vegetable oil from their products – an additive that is also […]
Uber Love
Dear Uber, I love you. The end. What else can I say? I mean, what’s not to love? When my friends in Chicago first told me about you a year ago, I honestly thought you sounded too good to be true. I was wrong. You’re a taxi, car service personal driver all in one. Let’s […]
Travel Safety & Tips for Babies and Toddlers: Teleclass Re-Cap
It’s almost summer – and that means many families are getting ready to hit the road or skies for family trips! Incorrectly installed car seats are the leading cause of death in children under 12. Parents often wonder how to better install car seats in their own cars as well as when traveling in rentals […]