Starting a new chapter in life after divorce can be both exciting and challenging, especially when you have children. Many moms worry about balancing their personal needs with their responsibilities as parents, but finding love or companionship is not only possible—it’s easier than ever thanks to modern online platforms. These tools make connecting with like-minded […]
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The Benefits Of A Nanny-Child Bond
The Benefits Of A Nanny-Child Bond By Sharon Feiereisen There are many so let’s reign in the anxiety together When it comes to parental anxiety, childcare always ranks high. Let us help put you at ease! There’s endless debate as to what form of childcare is the best, but the reality is for many parents […]
The High Life of Breastfeeding: Breast Milk with a Side of THC
The High Life of Breastfeeding: Breast Milk with a Side of THC Motherhood is hard. Marijuana can help. Long lauded for its medicinal properties, the mind-altering chemical Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the flowering bud of the Cannabis Sativa plant produces mental health benefits. Whether smoked in a bong or digested from a friendly gummy bear,…
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How to Unplug When Summer Break Creates Summer Stress
How to Unplug When Summer Break Creates Summer Stress By Drew Isserlis Kramer As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the anticipation of summer conjures visions of lazy beach days and carefree day drinking. That is until you remember that you now have children. If your children are old enough to pack up […]
The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support)
The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support) According to the National Library of New Medicine, “Over 70% of new mothers experienced difficulties during breastfeeding.” This can include a host of frustrating issues such as plugged ducts, let-down, mastitis, low milk supply, and more. Without proper resources or […]
The Baby Blues, Stress or More? (expert tips on coping mechanisms and when therapy may be the next step)
The Baby Blues, Mom Stress or Something More? (expert tips on coping mechanisms and when therapy may be the next step) When my youngest was a little over a year old, I went for my annual medical and shared with my doctor that I was losing my hair and felt deep bouts of sadness and stress. I explained that my son was adopted, so I could not be going through postpartum. My doctor let out a bit of a gasp.” You don’t have to give actual birth to feel these stresses,” she shared. I found out later that what I was…
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Immunization Schedule 2024: What Parents Need to Know
Immunization Schedule 2024: What Parents Need to Know With the new year comes a new, updated immunization schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This is especially important for parents of children attending school in New York. Children attending day care and pre-K through 12th grade in…
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Nurturing the Nanny-Parent Relationship
Nurturing the Nanny-Parent Relationship By Drew Isserlis Kramer The connection between parents and nannies is intimate. Unlike any other professional relationship, when parents hire a nanny, they invite an unknown person into their private lives to collaborate on the care of their most precious possessions–their children. Whether the children in question require swaddling or a […]