When my first son, J, was a baby and toddler, his colds were the worst. I remember hanging out on the floor of our little bathroom with the shower on full-blast. Steam filled the air as I tried to keep him entertained — and sweated like a fiend in my sweater. (Since I worried his little body might get overheated … Read More about The Head Cold vs. Your Baby
School Break Camps: Open Thread
Do your kids go to school break camps during winter and spring school vacations? With day care, you usually don’t have to worry — just send them to your regular provider. But parents of school-age kids need to find an alternative child care situation. Good sources for information about school break camps include local parent magazines and websites, and … Read More about School Break Camps: Open Thread
Registry – Big Toys and Gear
Welcome to installment six of our registry for working moms: big toys and gear, all of which can be helpful to put on your baby registry so you don’t have to spend several hundred dollars on toys your kids only play with for a few months. (These also tend to make great gifts for family members who … Read More about Registry – Big Toys and Gear
Diaper Bags: What’s In Yours?
What’s in your diaper bag? Who stocks it, and who usually carries it? I know a lot of people keep their cars and/or big strollers well-stocked — and some have the nanny in charge of the diaper bag — but I’ve always kept the bag stocked and ready for us to go out to eat, to a museum, or to the airport. … Read More about Diaper Bags: What’s In Yours?
Your Kids’ Activities, Overscheduling, and Working Parents
A reader wondered, “Kat, could we do a discussion on overparenting/overscheduling when a working mom?”
Registry – Baby Carriers and Baby Wearing Resources
Welcome to installment five of our registry for working moms: baby wearing gear! Baby wearing is a must for urban moms and other moms who do a lot of walking — but which are the best? What accessories? And where should you find them? We’ve already talked about carseats and strollers, cribs and sleeping gear, and now: carriers for … Read More about Registry – Baby Carriers and Baby Wearing Resources
Toys, Birthdays, and Experiences
It is my eldest’s birthday today (happy 4th, Jack!), so I thought it might be a great time to have a discussion about birthdays, toys, and experiences. More and more of my friends are telling me that they are purposely not buying presents for their kids, and instead planning experiences like trips, concerts, etc. At 4, he’s … Read More about Toys, Birthdays, and Experiences
“The Best 15 Minutes of My Day”: How Do You Find Time to Spend With Your Kids?
How do you find time to spend with your kids? Does “15 minutes a day” sound realistic, sad, or like great quality time?
The Best Blogs, Newsletters, and More for Working Moms
2019 Update: We still stand by this roundup of the best blogs and newsletters for working moms — but you may also want to check out our most recent discussion about five great books for working mothers. We’ve already rounded up some of the best pregnancy books and the best blogs for moms-to-be — but that … Read More about The Best Blogs, Newsletters, and More for Working Moms
Working Moms and Cloth Diapering
Using cloth diapers might seem too time-consuming or too much of a hassle for busy working moms, but CorporetteMoms reader Miranda Hlady has found a way to make it work for her family. Today she shares her cloth diapering tips and suggests a couple of products she likes. Thank you, Miranda! Cloth diapering is definitely popular with many moms … Read More about Working Moms and Cloth Diapering
Great Articles for Pregnancy and Motherhood
There are some great books and blogs on parenting and being a working mother — but sometimes it’s an article or two that really sticks with you and becomes something you want to pass along to new moms everywhere. These are some of my favorite articles that I’ve read on the path to mom-ness… Which are … Read More about Great Articles for Pregnancy and Motherhood
Getting Your Accounts in Order… Before You Go Into Labor
Did you feel the need to get your accounts in order before you gave birth? For example, if you’re the primary money manager in your relationship, did you do anything special before labor to prepare your partner should he or she need to take over the money management? (Sorry for your dark thought for the day! … Read More about Getting Your Accounts in Order… Before You Go Into Labor
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