Shutterfly Photo calendar We all know how much grandparents love showing off their grandchildren to their friends. Let them brag the right way with this beautiful calendar from Shutterfly. Help them countdown the year with smiling faces of their beautiful grandchildren. Available at shutterfly.com, $14.95-$17.99 shop now Webcam Grandma and Grandpa might be miles apart, … Continued
Custom Painted Family Illustration Give the gift of customizable art with this watercolor portrait of your family members. Whether you hang it in the family room, kids room, or even in the office, it is a fun and exciting way to look at your family. All portraits are handmade based off of photos you send … Continued
Dartboard Set Everyone loves a little competition, especially dad. Whether he is playing with family or inviting his friends over for a game, he will love this rustic looking dartboard set from Pottery Barn. The set is enclosed in a wooden mahogonany stained case so that you can keep the game hidden when not in … Continued
People often think of pregnancy as a special time when women feel biologically complete and insulated from the sadness in the surrounding world. And it is special… The truth is, though, that the rates of depression in pregnant and non-pregnant women are very similar. Many women have gone through difficult times while pregnant, shed many … Continued
Six separate bones make up the cranium of a baby’s head: the occipital (in the rear), the frontal (in the front), the two temporal (low on either side) and two parietal (most of either side). These bones develop, and are in place, by the 5th month of pregnancy. They are like pieces of a jigsaw … Continued
I thank G-d for Annie Fox, Homeopath, Herbalist and Whole Foods Educator. She taught me these four tricks to ease pregnancy nausea. 1. Rice cakes: Have a rice cake, cracker, or dry toast in the morning before you even sit up. It will help absorb some of the stomach acid that feels like it’s on … Continued
I always love planning a birthday party for my girls because it lets me bring out my creative side and do fun DIY projects that I don’t get to do very often. My oldest daughter Harlan is a complete girly girl. She loves the color pink and wouldn’t want anything else for her party. With … Continued
Last night we celebrated the 18th Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower in NYC. Below are some photos with the speakers. You can see the full photo gallery here
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You’re six-weeks postpartum, your OB-GYN just cleared you to exercise (yay!), you went for a run and peed yourself…. WHAT?! Yes, it happens, and you are not alone! Running, jumping, laughing too hard… they can all get you in trouble. This is one of a number of topics I will present that falls under the … Continued
What is it? This is a common condition during and after pregnancy called Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA), which means a separation of your rectus abdominis muscle along the midline of your body (linea alba). It may or may not be painful. What happened? As your baby (or babies) grow during pregnancy, your abdominal wall must … Continued
Although it’s only the middle of fall, the temperatures are starting to drop in many parts of the country. It’s hard to keep your little one’s stuck inside on those cold days, so why not let them get some air and take them outside. Whether you are running errands or just a simple daily stroll, … Continued
It is time to stop glamorizing the alternative and talk about the big bonuses of keeping up your career after you have a child
Part 1 – 1st Trimester In the 5 years I’ve been a personal trainer in NYC, I’ve had the pleasure of working with all different walks of life, and tackling all different types of specific goals from my clients. Working with pregnant women has been a very rewarding experience thus far.As a guy, I can’t … Continued
Before we start, it is critical to mention that there is no such thing as the “safest seat”. The safest seat is the one that installs securely in your vehicle, fits your child properly, and you use properly on every trip. When recommending a rear-facing only seat, The Car Seat Lady takes into consideration 4 … Continued
One of the biggest purchases that you will make for your baby is a stroller. There are so many options out there in a wide range of prices. What makes one stroller worth one thousand dollars? How do you know you are purchasing the correct one? After having two kids of my own and trying … Continued