Your baby is finally here! These are the next steps after your little one makes their grand arrival You’ve planned, prepared, nested and celebrated. Now, your little one has finally arrived! After the rush of joy and initial bonding time has come and gone, you may be left wondering what comes next. Having a baby […]
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you’re going to need stuff…a lot of it. Here’s what I wish I knew before making a baby registry Preparing for your baby’s arrival is an exciting (and overwhelming) time. Baby registries are a wonderful way to acquire all the necessary stuff for your bundle of […]
You’ve been showered with love for your bundle of joy. So, what now? You’ve got a little one on the way, and that’s a reason to celebrate! Whether you’ve recently had a baby shower or yours is coming up soon, you may wonder what comes after the big party. Here’s how to navigate that tricky […]
It may not be exactly how you envision child birth, but there can be some important reasons to choose induction. Here’s what I wish I knew before getting induced. Like many first-time moms, I had a preconceived notion of how I’d deliver my baby: my water would break, we’d rush to the hospital, I’d tough […]
In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My mother-in-law watches my son while my husband and I work during the week. She recently started to let him nap while laying on her and […]
Selecting the right daycare can seem like a daunting task. Asking these questions can put your mind at ease and build trust with your provider. There’s no shortage of excellent daycare options on Long Island. Whether you’re looking for something full-time or just for a few days a week, there are plenty of highly-rated, trustworthy […]
In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, Whenever I get a chance to go out for some “me” time (which is rare), my husband always texts me numerous times about our kids — […]
Choosing a doctor for your child can feel like an overwhelming process. Here are questions to ask a pediatrician, so you can select the right provider for your family. It’s hard enough finding a doctor for yourself! Searching for a pediatrician can be daunting, whether you’re choosing your baby’s first doc or switching providers for […]
How you feed your baby is a personal decision, and each choice comes with its own benefits. Here are a few things I wish I knew before deciding to breastfeed. When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I decided almost immediately that I wanted to breastfeed. I’d heard about all the […]
Postpartum anxiety (PPA) and depression (PPD) is common, but it can feel scary and intense. Here are a few things I wish I knew before struggling with PPA and PPD. By Heather Cunningham, as told to Jennifer Rizzuto Most pregnant women are familiar with the terms “postpartum depression” or “postpartum anxiety,” but we rarely understand […]