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The holiday season is here and this means many of you will be flying with your baby for the first time. The most important thing you should keep in mind is don’t stress. The better your attitude from the start of the trip the more positive the experience will be. The more prepared you are … Continued

There are many benefits to enrolling your child in a class. From newborn to teens, it’s important to get your child involved in extracurricular activities. For example, music classes can help build your child’s communication skills and acting classes can help your child become a confident public speaker. Joining a sports activity can teach a … Continued

It’s always been a dream of mine to visit the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I grew up watching it on my television from our living room in Florida and once we moved to New York City, I knew that I was even closer to making my dream come true. After living in NYC for nearly … Continued

For parents with young children this is a particularly important time of year to brush up on car safety and ensure that little ones are properly secured before hitting the interstate. AAA projects 43.4 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a decrease of 1.5 percent from … Continued

There was once a time when the mere word “Thanksgiving” sent me into a panic. My parents weren’t heavily into cooking – at least not the way that people are these days. Stir fries, delivery pizza, and President’s Choice mac ‘n cheese were the foods I remember from my youth. But when I was in … Continued

This post is sponsored by Britax. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own. The shopping. The errands. The cooking. The office parties. The family gatherings, near and far. As the calendar fills up and the temperatures drop, the holiday season – and all the activities that go along with it – can leave … Continued

All great trips require preparation. Your adventure as a working mom is no different. You can be the best parent in fewer hours per week; it isn’t about how many hours you spend at home, it is about how you use them. Here goes: Be unapologetic about your lifestyle. Making excuses for working is like … Continued

Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as one of Big City Moms’ new contributors. I’m Jessica, a mom of three, ages 5, 4, and 2 and I live in New York City. We’re downtown dwellers, and love living in Chelsea. There are so many neighborhood attractions to explore: Chelsea Market, the High Line, Madison … Continued