Pregnancy

The fourth trimester is intense. There is the joy of meeting and falling in love with your baby and all the beautiful “firsts” of motherhood that are sure to come. But the fourth trimester is also hard—sometimes, very hard. Our bodies are changing in hundreds of ways, all while we are adjusting to taking care

We spoke to Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, who shared her journey to (and through) motherhood—and gave us the lowdown on how probiotics can benefit mamas and children alike. Chances are, you’re aware that probiotics can help us digest the food we eat, keep inflammation at bay, synthesize essential vitamins and more. But

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While it’s hard to name anything that the pandemic hasn’t affected, one thing that is constantly on my mind is how to keep my family active despite spending more time indoors. Normally, this time of year would be spent at dance and gymnastics lessons, meeting up with friends for games and field trips, and long

When I became a mama five years ago, I didn’t put too much thought into whether my son was getting the right vitamins and minerals. From breastfeeding to steaming and pureeing his first bites of solid food, I was confident I was giving him everything to support his growth and development. But then the toddler

While it’s hard to name anything that the pandemic hasn’t affected, one thing that is constantly on my mind is how to keep my family active despite spending more time indoors. Normally, this time of year would be spent at dance and gymnastics lessons, meeting up with friends for games and field trips, and long

With Labor day weekend in the rearview and back-to-school in full swing, most parents are fresh out of boxes to check on their “Fun Concierge” hit list. It’s also the point of diminishing returns on investing in summer-only toys. So with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys that are not

When wildfires struck the West Coast in September 2020, there was a lot for parents to worry about. For parents of children with asthma, though, the danger could be even greater. “There are more than 400 toxins that are present in wildfire smoke. That can activate the immune system in ways that aren’t helpful by

I’m a mom of three under 3 so a lot of my time the last couple of years has been spent feeding babies. I started this journey of motherhood convinced that I was going to feed my babies from my chest, but they all had different plans and I had to learn to quickly adapt.

While it’s hard to name anything that the pandemic hasn’t affected, one thing that is constantly on my mind is how to keep my family active despite spending more time indoors. Normally, this time of year would be spent at dance and gymnastics lessons, meeting up with friends for games and field trips, and long

I’m a mom of three under 3 so a lot of my time the last couple of years has been spent feeding babies. I started this journey of motherhood convinced that I was going to feed my babies from my chest, but they all had different plans and I had to learn to quickly adapt.

Note: The first step is always speaking with your medical professional and obtaining clearance to exercise before beginning or continuing a workout plan while pregnant! As a personal trainer, pilates instructor and pre/post-natal exercise specialist, I always assumed I would have an extremely active pregnancy. That all came to screeching halt when I was put

As much as I love fall, it always feels like the season when my family’s routine gets kicked into overdrive. With our oldest in (homeschool) kindergarten, my youngest on the brink of entering her twos, work, housework and *all the things* filling my day, it’s hard not to feel a little overwhelmed sometimes. Did I

When I started working from home eight years ago, I immediately chose to ignore one very common piece of advice: Get dressed up every day as though you’re going into an office. I opted for comfort instead: My workday wardrobe was a collection of baggy sweats. The crazy thing is, I’ve always loved fashion and

When my family of four moved into our first home last November, I was immediately dying to decorate. In fact, on our way to our new home from the closing, I wanted to stop at our local Home Goods, just “to see what they had.” I was on a mission to beautify the dream home

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An election is approaching. Soon, Americans will be voting on local elections all the way up to the office of the President. This is an exciting time, but the mechanics of American elections are sometimes not easy to explain to children. Campaigning, political parties, the electoral college, white male privilege, debates, platforms—can be a little

Reading to children is a great time for their curiosity to spark—and the perfect time to ignite a lifelong love for books, especially while distant learning. Reading with your children not only boosts brain power, but creates a special bond between you and your child that you’ll always treasure. Children want nothing more than to

With Labor day weekend in the rearview and back-to-school in full swing, most parents are fresh out of boxes to check on their “Fun Concierge” hit list. It’s also the point of diminishing returns on investing in summer-only toys. So with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys that are not

It’s the most spook-tacular time of the year! There’s no better way to get your little ghosts and goblins excited about one of the most anticipated nights of the year than to have a Halloween advent calendar filled with fun surprises. Especially if you’re not planning on trick-or-treating this year, a sweet surprise every day