Traveling is a huge priority for my young family. My two kids have already racked up more flights than I ever did as a child, and we’re always planning our next adventure. I get a ton of questions about traveling with babies and toddlers (in particular about staying in a hotel with a baby and […]

I’ll be honest—I don’t use baby lotion every day. More often than not, baby skin doesn’t need it. Their little bodies are designed to regulate moisture pretty well on their own, and overusing lotions can sometimes be more irritating than helpful. But there are moments when a little extra hydration helps—like dry winter months, post-bath […]

Ever walked into Target or Whole Foods thinking you’d just grab a quick baby wash along with the other items on your list and be out in minutes—only to end up standing in the aisle, flipping bottles over, Googling ingredients, and wondering why this has to be so complicated? Same. It’s wild how something as […]

Traveling with kids is no small feat, but it’s something I’m incredibly passionate about. And just because life can get a bit… more (more loving, more messy, more chaotic, more humbling, more intense, more joyful) with kids, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the adventures you love. It just means leaning into […]

Toddler sleep is one of those things that I feel like doesn’t get talked about enough. Baby sleep? That’s covered—there are endless resources on wake windows, sleep regressions, and the best white noise machines. But toddler sleep? It seems like no one’s really talking a lot about it.  I mean… The stalling tactics. The sudden, […]

I remember the first time I attempted to swaddle my newborn son. I was sleep-deprived, squinting at a hospital nurse’s impossibly neat wrap job, and wondering how I’d ever recreate it at home. Let’s just say, my early attempts looked more burrito explosion than snug baby cocoon. If you’ve ever wrestled with a swaddle at […]

Let’s talk potty training. Specifically, the infamous 3 day no pants potty training method. If you’ve been deep in diaper duty and dreaming of the day your toddler finally gets the hang of using the toilet, there are so many parents nodding along with you. And I’ve been there, too. Twice, actually. When I first […]

You’re careful about what goes on your baby’s plate and skin—but how you ever thought about what’s inside your baby’s diaper? Your baby spends almost 24/7 in diapers during their early years. There’s a lot of frequent diaper changes and a lot of time in contact with the materials and ingredients they’re made of. Which […]

A pediatric dietitian’s review of two popular kids greens supplements I’m in the middle of a serious picky eating phase with my boys. My four-year-old refuses to eat anything green, and my two-year-old is stuck on his favorite beige foods (think: buttered pasta, crackers, rice, and bread). As a mom and pediatric dietitian, I know […]

I recently spotted Ready. Set. Food! at Target and I was instantly curious. I vividly remembered seeing the brand on Shark Tank back in 2020, and I liked the idea of a simple, structured way to introduce allergens without second-guessing. I wanted to learn more and give my honest review of Ready Set Food Allergen […]

Here’s the deal, the thought of making baby food for three meals a day while safely introducing allergens is so overwhelming. I understand the importance of providing my baby with nutritious meals, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), early introduction of allergenic foods can reduce the risk of future food allergies. But […]

Let’s be honest, introducing baby finger foods is nerve-wracking, not to mention so much freaking work. The mental load of this process is daunting. You wonder: How do I know when they are ready? What foods are safe? What if they struggle to chew it? Can I give them what I’m eating? Do they really […]

Hiya Bedtime Essentials vs. Zarbee’s Gentle Bedtime Gummies vs. Olly Kids Sleep Bedtime struggles with my toddlers is real. And it’s somehow become a marathon of negotiations, storytelling, one more snack requests, and exhausting attempts to get both my kids to sleep, especially my son. 😫 So, I recently decided to explore kids sleep support […]

I try my best to create healthy habits for my kids—but TBH, it’s never perfect. I buy quality groceries, meal prep when I can, research every non-toxic baby product, and make time for exercise, daily dog walks, and mindfulness. But I’m also not about to stress over making sure every meal is perfectly balanced or […]

Picture this: The kids are finally tucked into bed, the chaos of the day is tidied away, and you’re faced with the nightly ritual of packing school lunches. While I love cooking, there are moments—especially when it’s lunch prep time—when I just want a quick fix to get something healthy packed and give myself a […]

I’ve done the research for you. Which brand comes out on top? I’ve always used water-based wipes, but I started seeing more options with added ingredients to moisturize and hydrate your baby’s delicate skin. That got me wondering: do these so-called best moisturizing baby wipes actually nourish and protect better, or are they just another […]

If your kids are anything like mine, you’ve probably gone head-to-head in more than a few picky eating battles. Whether it’s food being launched across the room, or the all-too-familiar “I’m not hungry” (despite them having asked for a snack five minutes ago), it feels like a never-ending fight. Seriously, if pasta was a food […]

There’s a lot I love about winter—the cozy sweaters, lingering for an extra moment when I can over a warm cup of coffee, watching my kids race around the park in their cute puffy jackets that we whip out sometimes in San Francisco. But to be honest, it’s also the time when everyone seems to […]

The moment the kids walk through the door after school, I can feel the bedtime dread creeping in. It’s pure chaos—whining, crying, refusing to go to bed, the “just one more snack” and that last-minute burst of energy when they’re running wild, doing everything except calming down or relaxing. Desperate for a smoother evening routine, […]

As winter approaches, all I can think about is keeping my family healthy. As a busy mom of three, the last thing I need is having them stuck at home on a school day. And let’s face it—when one kid isn’t feeling their best, the whole house turns into a cranky, sleepless mess.  So this […]

When my son hit the tantrum phase a little after his first birthday, I was ready. I’d done my research, saved all the viral tips, and felt confident about tackling those big emotions with gentle parenting strategies. You know the ones—get on their level, name the feeling, validate it. I had the words down: “You’re […]

Choosing the right baby formula can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. Baby formula is your baby’s only source of nutrition for the first 6 months and provides most of their calories during their first year, so it’s safe to say they’ll be drinking a lot of it. But not all baby […]

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kim Gebbia Chappell, the former news anchor turned Chief Brand Officer at Bobbie, the revolutionary infant formula company. She’s sharing how she’s mastered the art of context switching as she juggles between managing a leadership role at a rocket ship startup and being a mom to […]

Want to help your kids build healthy tech habits right from the start? Tune in to today’s episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast to hear from Nicky Jackson Colaco, the VP of Public Policy at Roblox. Nicky’s got over 20 years of experience at tech giants like Instagram and Facebook and knows all about […]

Ever thought that the very thing you’re afraid to show at work—your vulnerability—might actually make you a stronger leader? In this episode, I’m talking with Melanie Rosenwasser, the Chief People Officer at Dropbox about how the messy, chaotic world of motherhood can actually boost your career in ways you never imagined. Melanie’s chat is packed […]