This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. Ever since we started prioritizing a healthier lifestyle and taking a proactive approach to our family’s health, I decided to add a probiotic into our daily routine. Probiotics can support digestion, improve gut health, and strengthen the immune system, so whether […]

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. As a mom of two, I’ve found the easiest way to build new habits is by working with what my kids already love. Want them to drink more water? I grab the bottle with the dinosaurs. Bedtime battles? We read books […]

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. Summer in our house means travel (hi, Europe 👋), outdoor adventures, and loooong days by the pool. It’s the best kind of chaos, but every year, I run into the same struggle: keeping the kids hydrated. Between the sun, all the […]

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. When I think about summer, I picture warm, beachy getaways, sweaty outdoor adventures, and long, sun-soaked days at the pool. It’s a season full of fun, relaxation, and exploration, but it’s also one of the most important times to keep kids […]

My kids are pretty good eaters… when they choose to be. Like most kids, they go through phases. Some days they’ll happily eat their veggies, chicken, and whole wheat pasta, and other times we’re stuck in a “beige food” phase with nothing but rice, crackers, and bagels for days. I know how important proper nutrition […]

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. Every morning, I drink electrolytes before anything else. Before coffee, before breakfast, sometimes even before I check my phone. It’s become a small but powerful ritual that helps me stay energized and clear-headed all day. So naturally, I started wondering: should […]

At the start of 2023, I made a resolution to stretch every night. I carved out five minutes, set up a little routine, and stuck with it, for about a month. Then life got busy, evenings slipped back into autopilot, and the habit disappeared. When the new year rolled around, I set the exact same […]

When I started supplementing with formula for my daughter, the decision felt overwhelming. I wanted something clean, high-quality, and as close to breast milk as possible, but honestly, three years ago, there just weren’t many baby formula choices that checked all those boxes. Fast forward to today, my sister-in-law just had a baby, and asked […]

Summer used to mean camp spreadsheets, childcare patchwork, and parents squeezing in work whenever possible. It rarely felt like summer, more like survival. In this Toolkit Series episode of the New Modern Mom Podcast, host Barbara Mighdoll returns to one of the most popular topics, how to plan a working family summer abroad. This time, […]

What if you could go from juggling endless chores and mental checklists to finally feeling off duty at home? In this episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast: Toolkit Series, I sit down with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, to unpack the real role of a house manager (sometimes called a family assistant) and […]

What if you and your partner could go from financial friction to a shared vision for your future, without the stress, spreadsheets, and awkward money fights? In this episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast: Toolkit Series I sit down with my husband Jason for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on how we align on money […]

When we decided to get pregnant, I knew I needed to add a prenatal vitamin to my daily routine. I of course turned to Amazon and Target, but with so many options out there, how do you know which prenatal is actually the best and will check all the boxes for mom and baby’s nutritional […]

If August feels more like survival mode than a fresh start, you’re not alone. In this honest and actionable episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast: Toolkit Series, host Barbara Mighdoll reflects on the logistical chaos that caught her off guard last year: forgotten forms, last-minute lunch packing, zero time for herself, and a mental […]

Ever stared at an empty suitcase the night before a big international trip with your kids, wondering how on earth you’ll fit it all and not forget something essential? You’re not alone, and this episode is here to save you from the stress spiral. In this Toolkit Series episode from The New Modern Mom Podcast, […]