This post was originally published on my monthly column for NY Parenting, Mommy 101 Recently I read an article about a woman who confessed that she didn’t check in on her kids during the day. She had two little ones at home who were cared for by a nanny and she mentioned how she made […] Read more…
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5 Tasks All Working Moms Should Be Outsourcing
Shortly after we hired our nanny, a year and a half ago, I realized I still needed additional help if I was going to survive this whole working-mom-with-a-long-commute-and-two-kids thing. I played with the idea for months before getting the help I needed around the house. The truth was, I felt guilty and ashamed for not […] Read more…
Enjoying A Simple Summer
My family and I have been having such a great summer so far and the best part is, we haven’t had to travel too far from home. The worst part is that it’ll soon be coming to an end. As a parent, it’s easy to get caught up with what other parents are doing. Since […] Read more…
Having A Baby Changes Everything
This post was published on The Huffington Post. Remember those Johnson and Johnson commercials from a few years ago? Well, they’re right. I knew that once I got pregnant I would have to prepare myself for some major changes; a healthier diet, saving more money, etc. I even acknowledged the fact that my friendships would be affected in […] Read more…
How I Got My Babies To Sleep Through The Night
When I came home from the hospital with my oldest daughter, Olivia, I was focused on getting her to sleep through the night. I thought the rules didn’t apply to me; my baby would not wake up every two hours, and sleep most of the day and be up all night — not if I […] Read more…