Barbies? Fine - they're classics. DIY jewelry kits? Why not? Glam yourself right up, kiddo, and tune-up your fine motor skills while doing it. But a pretend vacuum cleaner?
Stop. Right. There.
Let's All Move To Finland
My daughter's second birthday seems to be approaching more rapidly than I'd like. Cue the anxiety. I'm not fretting the "Terrible Twos," but Erika Christakis' The Importance of Being Little has me panicking about preschool. Here's how the Yale-based early childhood educator and mom encouraged me to consider a move to Finland.
Expecting? Find a CLC
You've outlined your birth plan and finally vetted a doula. Your registry features the latest Medela pump and that cool-looking tube top that frees your hands for easy milk expression. What's missing? A CLC (certified lactation consultant). Here's why you should find her early on in your pregnancy.
Mom Types: Reality or Modern Mythic Creatures?
Girls Will Be Girls
5 Expert Tips for Managing Postpartum Hair
Tucked comfortably into a pair of skinny jeans, makeup done, and heels on, you'd think I'd be feeling pretty good about myself skipping out for a girl's night with my dear friend Amy. She rarely gets to visit NY, and I was stoked to meet her at a hidden gem of an underground Japanese restaurant. All good stuff, but something was amiss - actually, missing: my hair.