Whether you’re buying or selling your home, here are some helpful questions to ask a real estate agent. At some point, every family faces the big decision: buying or selling a home. Maybe it’s your very first house, or maybe it’s the place where you’ve built years of memories. Either way, the process can feel […]
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 […]
Lean on your support system as you navigate this tough time. Marriage is never simple. Deciding to end one is among the hardest choices you’ll ever face. You may have weighed the pros and cons, sought advice and even tried to make things work, but nothing has changed. Now that you’ve made the decision to […]
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 — […]
Asking these questions as you see a new therapist will help to make sure you make the most out of your sessions. Whether you’re meeting with a therapist for the first time or starting fresh with someone new, the idea of opening up can feel overwhelming. This is the person who will listen to the […]
Keep these things in mind before buying your own home. Congrats on buying your first home! Some of us have already been through the process, and some are just starting the search. While you probably have your checklist ready, the journey can be both overwhelming and exciting. In the rush to closing, there are a […]
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 […]