Even though you’ve probably spent your entire pregnancy planning for your baby, focus on YOU during the third trimester. You’ll thank me later! Up until now, your pregnancy journey has largely revolved around preparations for your baby. Chances are, you’ve been gradually gathering all the essential baby gear, ranging from basics like diapers, wipes, and […]
Expert reviewed by Dr. Madeleine Katz, PsyD. You’ve just had a baby. You’re tired, you’re overwhelmed, and amidst all the joy and cuddles, there’s a feeling you didn’t expect—resentment towards your partner. Sometimes, after your new baby arrives, instead of that romantic glow you see in movies or your friends’ Instagram, you might start to […]
Sick season is upon us, which means you’ll likely be battling your toddler to take medication sometime soon. There is nothing worse than your child having a fever, but refusing medication to help ease the temperature. They are upset, you are upset, it’s all around a frustrating experience. I want to help you understand how […]
Traveling with my kids is one of my life’s greatest treasures. I love seeing the joy on Caden’s and Willow’s faces as they experience something new on one of our family trips, whether that be their first international flight or their first time trying a new food. However, when you travel with young kids, there […]
Today, I’m thrilled to share some personal news with you. After much introspection, I am taking on a new professional journey. I’m transitioning from my role as a VP of Marketing in the world of Silicon Valley tech startups to become the full-time Founder and CEO of New Modern Mom, a passion project I spun […]
So you’ve got this adorable new addition to your family and you’re itching to introduce them to the wonders of the world. Good news! The third and fourth months of your baby’s life are the perfect time to start traveling – road trips, domestic flights in the United States, and yes, international trips too. Your […]
These products were voted clear must haves by new moms In my final weeks of pregnancy, I was pretty stressed about still having a ton of items left on my baby registry. I didn’t really know what products I needed to have stocked immediately and what things could wait. Aside from the obvious infant car […]
Parenting little kids is hard. It’s also wonderful, but it’s definitely hard. There’s for sure no role quite like it. Nothing compares to the responsibility of raising tiny humans. You’re creating a foundation for an entire person’s life. And having a village can be so helpful in that process… until it isn’t. I’m guessing you’ve […]
Being sick as a parent hits differently. Gone are the days of curling up in bed with chicken soup, binging your favorite shows, and letting yourself recover at your own pace. Now, there are little people depending on you. Even when your energy is non-existent, your head is pounding, and the thought of making a […]
What if the secret to “doing it all” is actually doing less? High-achieving working moms have been conditioned to juggle a career, home life, and parenting with near perfection. But the truth? No one is doing it all, especially not alone. In this episode of the Toolkit Series from The New Modern Mom Podcast, I […]
Life with kids is all the things… joyful, exhausting, heart-expanding, nonstop. And yes, it’s typically a full blown logistical marathon. Between school drop-offs, snack prep, work meetings, laundry mountains, and trying to remember if you RSVP’d to that birthday party, there’s hardly time to think, let alone streamline your day. That’s why I’m always collecting […]
Moms aren’t the only ones turning to the online world for advice and connection. Dads have carved out their own space too. The modern dad is figuring out parenting, work, and everything in between in ways that look different from past generations, and the internet has become a place where they share real experiences, hard-earned […]
When my husband and I first started to go down the route of hosting au pairs for childcare, I had so many questions. And once we got into a good rhythm, the number of people asking me about the experience only grew. Friends, family, moms in the New Modern Mom community reached out, curious about […]
Sometimes, driving with a baby can be, well, stressful (to put it lightly). You’ve got to get out of the house for grocery runs and doctor’s appointments. And then there are the sanity-saving outings like breakfast with a friend, a drive to the park, a quick trip to the beach for some fresh air, or […]
I’ve hosted a few au pairs over the years, and it’s been an incredible experience. Having live-in help that truly becomes part of your family, plus the added layer of cultural exchange, is something I wouldn’t trade. But I’ve also had a nanny, a house manager, and even summer child care while traveling abroad with […]
There’s something so special about the milestones that shift the way your day-to-day life flows as a parent. I remember the season of constant babywearing and literally bouncing between the counter and the stove, trying to make dinner while keeping my baby close. And then came the high chair phase, where my babies could sit […]
The pressure to be everything to everyone is real and exhausting. But what if just a few small changes could completely shift how you move through your day? I’m sharing 3 simple but powerful tools that are helping me find calm in the chaos and show up as my best self at work and at […]
If you’re anything like me, maybe your days are a constant shuffle of meetings, toddler snack requests, school events, and that one errand you keep putting off. Finding time to breathe, let alone feel productive, can feel impossible some days. And that, fellow mamas, is where Motion comes in. It’s an AI productivity and task […]
When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I spent hours (okay, maybe days) scrolling through Pinterest boards and saved Instagram posts trying to find a unique pregnancy announcement idea. With baby number two, I still wanted a cute idea to announce pregnancy. Something that was meaningful for our new addition, but […]
There’s something so great about that first real stretch of summer. Longer days, warmer breezes, and the sense that life is meant to slow down just a little. But if you’re a nursing mom, summer also means figuring out feedings on the go, balancing comfort with confidence, and figuring out how to dress for both […]
As a mom of two and a business owner, I get it, figuring out childcare can feel like one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. There are so many different ways to approach it, and at the end of the day, the most important thing is finding what works for your family. If you’re here, […]
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