When I was 14 and graduating from junior high school, I wore what I damn well pleased. “What I damn well pleased” happened to be a slinky evening gown. It was a basic slinky evening gown, mind you, sleek and powder blue without frills. Since I was a late bloomer, I stuffed my foam bikini […]
Smelly diapers are a thing of the past. But, now that my kids are older, there’s new funk in my life.
#13. Carry your own pen with you.
Every time my kids have a stomach virus I debate what drink to give them to help them rehydrate. So, I finally consulted an expert for the answer.
A NYC pediatrician and mom reveals how to beat this itchy problem.
Many parents believe that sore throats always mean their children have strep, but here’s the thing: It’s usually just a virus.
Of all the purchases you make for your family, health insurance could be the most important. Since the average American family cannot afford to pay out of pocket for the medical expenses they incur, health insurance is an important way to manage the cost of healthcare. In the United States, there are multiple ways to […]
Spoiler alert: There’s plenty about how to discipline the little maniacs. We know, shocking.
If you’re on the fence about taking your baby to a chiropractor, or if you’ve never heard this was even an option, you may be surprised at how useful it can be for managing your kids’ health. I had never used a chiropractor before, but my husband saw one after a car accident several years […]
No one knows how long the car sick phase will last. But, eventually your upchucking child will be too big for a car seat, and then it’s the car wash’s problem.
I had checklists for my checklists when I was expecting my first child. Already a pro at navigating message boards during my wedding planning, I pored through threads of advice for choosing the best pediatrician to curate my own. It was embarrassingly lengthy yet practical, and helped me narrow down the contenders before baby number […]
Last month, just as we were nearing the end of school, the school nurse called me and let me know she thought my son had pink eye. “There have been a few other kids who have it, and it could be that he got something in his eye that irritated it, but you might want […]
