How to Get Timeless Family Photos

Baby pictured in lifestyle photography shot

When I wanted to get photos of our first baby, then our second and then, our first family photos, I started looking for a photographer whose work was less posed and more photojournalistic. We wanted pics that captured moments and natural expressions – we wanted photos that told our family story and didn’t come with [Read On]

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NYC Sets Booby Trap

Mom breastfeeding in nursery

A recent move by New York City to encourage moms to choose the breast over the bottle has many mamas’ bras in a bunch. According to CNN, Mayor Bloomberg’s voluntary plan, which 27 out of 40 hospitals are participating in, instructs nurses not to give formula to babies unless there’s a medical reason to do [Read On]

7 Amusement Park Essentials

Amusement Park Essentials

You’ve decided that your preschooler is ready for the crazy happiness an amusement park or zoo brings. Besides extra clothing, wipes and pull-ups, and a plastic baggie for wet items, you’ll want to pack these amusement park essentials to be prepared for the rollercoaster of a day: Sunscreen I prefer natural sunscreens that use mineral [Read On]

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Ponytails & Pampers: A daddy highlight reel

Father's Hands Holding Newborn's Feet

In a half hour it will be Father’s Day. While I can’t reveal what plans I’m surprising my husband with tomorrow, I can say that it will likely involve bacon and guns. Don’t worry, my hubby isn’t going to meet an untimely death because he failed to put the laundry away for the past eight [Read On]

Easy Homemade Baby Food

Easy Homemade Baby Food

When it comes to making baby food, I’m a moderate. As a full-time working mom, I often don’t have the energy to complete one more task at home – the piles and piles of laundry, the mildewing shower and the dog poop in the yard are enough. However, when I’m feeling extra domesticated I will [Read On]

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A Barking Cough Means It’s the Croup

It doesn’t take reading numerous baby books or having worked for the American Lung Association like me, to know the barking cough and wheezing sound your nine-month-old baby is making isn’t good. Though I’ve been around the croup block at least five times now, it’s always scary. My littlest, who is two years old, comes [Read On]

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