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 […]
Whether it’s a small upgrade or a big renovation, there are important things you need to ask when hiring a home contractor. Hiring a contractor can feel like you’re stepping into unfamiliar territory – especially if it’s your first major home project. Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, adding a bathroom or building from the ground […]
Whether it’s your oldest child or youngest child going to college, these questions will put your mind at ease. It’s an exciting – and let’s be honest, slightly nerve-wracking – season. Your baby, whether it’s your firstborn or your youngest, is officially college-bound. For many families, this means your child will be living away from […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think – how about you? Dear Wives and Mothers, My husband painted our living room without talking to me about it first, I happen to love it. I am just annoyed that […]
Putting in a pool can be a huge lift, but the payoff is a beautiful yard for years to come. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home, or you’ve been staring off into your yard for years dreaming of putting in a pool, there is a lot of decision making and planning that goes […]
Going through fertility treatments can be a daunting process. Here’s what to expect before starting IVF. Learning that you’ll have to use IVF to start a family can be an overwhelming feeling. In our last installment, I went over a few basics about starting the process. In part 2, I’ll go over a little bit […]
You’ve decided to start working out! Here are the 7 questions to ask a personal trainer, to ensure you’re meeting with a qualified professional. Joining a gym or committing to a workout plan is a great step to getting healthy. The stronger and more conditioned you are, the better you can move around in the […]
In Wives and Moms of Long Island’s 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, I am 6 months pregnant and my husband and I went out with some friends for dinner. They decided to go out to […]